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Hiring, pay, training and the places people work.

A group of GAF workers, some in hard hats and coveralls, stands inside an industrial manufacturing facility.
GAF Adds Six Month SkillBridge Manufacturing Training GAF SkillBridge manufacturing training offers no-cost, six-month hands-on experience for transitioning service members at five facilities. October 2, 2026
Survey shows 64%, 43% and 46% of HR leaders confident about employee skills and future needs.
 HR Leaders Report Workforce Skills Visibility Gap September 25, 2026
A cook holds a ladle over a pan on a flaming stove beside restaurant careers report text.
 Restaurant Employees Report Career Opportunity September 25, 2026

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Pearson infographic on AI-ready skilled workers, featuring technicians at work and workforce training statistics.
 Pearson Flags AI Capability Gap in Skilled Jobs Pearson AI skills gap research finds a triple capability gap in skilled jobs as AI adoption outpaces education and training. September 24, 2026
Woman holding an AI laptop faces pillars labeled AI skills, with percentages for bias, communication and data privacy.
 Employers Raise the Bar for AI Skills AI skills expectations show 41% of hiring managers seek advanced skills, while 93% of job seekers say they are AI-ready. September 23, 2026
A teacher in a blue polo helps young children with an activity at a table.
 Lightbridge Academy Reports 99% Kindergarten Readiness Lightbridge Academy reports 99% kindergarten readiness proficiency among pre-K students in its 2025-2026 Vine Assessment. September 22, 2026
Two girls hold slices of pizza over a cafeteria table with colorful lunch bags.
 Food Lion Foundation Awards $20,000 Summer Grant Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awards Boys & Girls Clubs of Frederick County $20,000 for summer food access and nutrition education. September 18, 2026
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Lucy Brady
 GoTo Foods Names Lucy Brady President of Jamba GoTo Foods names Lucy Brady president of Jamba and expands leadership roles at Moe’s, Cinnabon, Carvel, and digital technology. September 14, 2026
John Katsimatides as a boy in a pinstripe suit and tie, seated at a table with an open book.
 Good Greek Honors Friend John Katsimatides Good Greek September 11 remembrance honors John A. Katsimatides, a childhood friend of founder Spero Georgedakis. September 11, 2026
ADP Research dashboard with US map, metro pay-change table, and national wage growth chart.
 ADP Reports 38,000 Private Sector Jobs Added ADP National Employment Report shows 38,000 private-sector jobs added in August, alongside expanded pay data for 56 metro areas. September 2, 2026
Two stacked bar charts showing survey responses about personality in hiring decisions.
 Personality Carries Weight in Hiring Decisions Personality in hiring can outweigh skills gaps, according to a 2026 Express Employment Professionals and Harris Poll survey. August 26, 2026
Blue and gold Learning and Development Gold 2026 award badge
 Brillio Wins Two Gold Awards for AI Talent Program Brillio AI Native Talent Development program won two Gold Brandon Hall Group awards after reaching about 5,500 employees in six countries. August 26, 2026
A man in a red jacket holds a Goodwill sign reading “Got my Driver’s License.”
 Goodwill Launches License to Thrive Program License to Thrive uses a $2,000 grant to help eligible young adults cover driver’s license costs. August 24, 2026
TYGES BCBA salary dashboard showing salary statistics and a horizontal distribution chart.
 TYGES Releases Free BCBA Salary Calculator BCBA Salary Calculator from TYGES uses real placement data, showing a $90,000 median salary and compensation ranges for BCBAs. August 13, 2026
Two women pictured side by side against dark backgrounds
 Protis Global Appoints Two Co-Presidents Protis Global co-presidents Skye Miller and Isabel Cosby will lead search operations, revenue strategy, and firm operations. August 10, 2026
A woman wearing glasses beside a colourful data dashboard
 People Element Adds AI Analyst for Workforce Feedback People Element Analyst Insight uses AI to identify workforce priorities from employee feedback, survey results, and organizational trends. August 6, 2026
Lakshmi Rampersaud in a white shirt with arms crossed.
 Vision Marine Names Rampersaud Nautical Ventures GM Lakshmi Rampersaud becomes general manager of Nautical Ventures Group, overseeing Florida retail and service operations. August 6, 2026
A graduation cap on books beside a Canadian flag
 OIDI and NACC Expand English Programs in Canada OIDI and NACC English programs will give 150 Canadian career colleges access to language and academic skills training. August 5, 2026
A woman’s portrait beneath “WELCOME” on a red basketball graphic.
 UPSHOT Baltimore Names Sonia Chase President UPSHOT Baltimore names Sonia Chase president as the fifth UPSHOT League franchise prepares to begin play in May 2027. August 4, 2026
Asian Hall of Fame Founders Gala 2026 poster with honorees, event details and sponsor logos.
 Asian Hall of Fame Sets Seattle Founders Gala Asian Hall of Fame will hold its sold-out Founders Gala in Seattle on August 14, supporting Women In Tech scholarships. August 3, 2026
Line chart showing employers planning to hire permanent staff rising from 57% in the second half of 2025 to 66% in the second half of 2026.
 U.S. Employers Raise Second Half Hiring Plans U.S. employer hiring plans rose to 66% for the second half of 2026, according to Robert Half’s survey of hiring managers. July 29, 2026
Workers sew American flags in a factory.
 SourceAmerica Reports AbilityOne Employment Gains AbilityOne Program employment data shows workforce, wage, promotion and transition figures presented by SourceAmerica to the National Council on Disability. July 27, 2026