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8 min read | February 19, 2026

Need to Know Briefing | January 12, 2026: December Jobs Report, Remote Work Debate, AI Adoption Climbs

December jobs report shows just 50K new jobs as hiring slows. Plus: Would you take $120K remote or $240K in-office? And AI workplace adoption hits 45%. Read More

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7 min read | February 19, 2026

Workplace Beauty Standards Have Intensified | Need to Know Briefing Spotlight

53% of hiring managers admit physical features influence decisions. How accessible beauty tech, GLP-1 drugs, and AI headshots are reshaping professional... Read More

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14 min read | February 17, 2026

Need to Know Briefing | February 16

January added 130K jobs—nearly all in healthcare—while new BLS data reveals 898,000 fewer jobs were added in 2024–2025 than reported. Plus: EEOC targets... Read More

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12 min read | February 12, 2026

Need to Know Briefing | February 9: What January's Labor Data Means for Your 2026 Hiring Plan

U.S. payrolls added just 584K jobs in 2025—the smallest gain since 2010. Plus: H-1B rule changes force hiring strategy shifts and AI 'workslop' costs... Read More

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19 min read | February 3, 2026

6 Workforce Solutions Strategies to Fuel Business Growth

Learn how to move from transactional staffing to strategic workforce solutions with 6 principles that drive productivity, retention, and growth. Read More

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15 min read | February 3, 2026

Consumer Confidence Collapses, Layoffs Return, Gen Z's AI Skepticism

Consumer confidence hits lowest point since 2014—below pandemic depths. Plus: Amazon, UPS, Citi announce major layoffs as long-term unemployment hits... Read More

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10 min read | February 2, 2026

How Rising Healthcare Costs Are Impacting Workers and Employers

Healthcare costs hit $5.3 trillion as 47% of Americans worry they can't afford care. 59% of employers plan benefit cuts in 2026 | Kelly Need to Know... Read More

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6 min read | January 28, 2026

Retaining Talent in the Wind Industry

Drive wind industry growth by strengthening your workforce. Explore practical strategies to attract and keep top talent—read the article for insights. Read More

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8 min read | January 26, 2026

Winter Storm Employee Pay Rules: What Employers Need to Know

200 million Americans affected by January's massive winter storm–what employers need to know about pay rules, safety obligations, and keeping workers safe Read More

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17 min read | January 26, 2026

Need to Know Briefing | January 20, 2026: Hiring Slows, H-1B Changes, AI 'Workslop'

U.S. payrolls added just 584K jobs in 2025—the smallest gain since 2010. Plus: H-1B rule changes force hiring strategy shifts and AI 'workslop' costs... Read More

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11 min read | January 26, 2026

Recent College Graduates Are Struggling | Need to Know Spotlight

9.7% of recent grads are unemployed—higher than high school diploma holders. Grade inflation, AI applications, and student debt are reshaping entry-level... Read More

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9 min read | November 17, 2025

Data Readiness for AI: Why Real-Time Beats Perfect

80% of CIOs spend 4x more on data prep than AI tools and wonder why projects stall. Kelly CIO reveals the data readiness for AI strategy that delivers... Read More

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