Unemployment Rate and Nonfarm Payrolls Both Rise: What Is Going On in the Labor Market?
The latest BLS report reveals unusual job and unemployment trends. See what this mixed labor market means for workforce planning in 2025.
Ely Johnson, SHRM-CP
Ely Johnson is the founder and editor of PeopleBrief, a publication focused on labor markets, HR strategy, and workplace policy. He brings years of HR management experience and holds a BS in HRM along with the SHRM-CP certification.
Hiring & Onboarding
How to Host a New Hire Orientation That Actually Works
Build a better new hire orientation. Learn how to design a clear, welcoming first day that reduces turnover, speeds ramp-up, and strengthens your onboarding process.
Policies & Compliance
Policies vs SOPs vs Guidelines: Definitions, Differences, and How to Organize Them
A practical guide for HR teams explaining policies, SOPs, and guidelines, with tips for organizing documentation, supporting compliance, and creating clear, usable workflows.
News & Insights
AI in the Workplace: What HR and People Ops Teams Need to Know in 2025
A practical guide for HR and People Ops teams on managing AI in the workplace, from implementation to ethics and employee impact.
Hiring & Onboarding
New Hire Orientation/Onboarding - Checklist
Download a customizable New Hire Orientation Checklist to streamline onboarding, ensure compliance, and help new employees integrate smoothly.
News & Insights
U.S. Layoffs Surge to 22-Year High: Key Takeaways from the October 2025 Challenger, Gray & Christmas Report
The October 2025 Challenger, Gray & Christmas report shows layoffs up 175% year-over-year, led by tech, warehousing, and automation-related cuts.
Hiring & Onboarding
HR Manager Job Description Template (Free Download)
Download a complete HR Manager job description template outlining key responsibilities, qualifications, and skills to help you create clear, compliant, and effective HR job postings.
Hiring & Onboarding
How to Write Effective Job Descriptions that Attract the Top Talent
Learn how to write job descriptions that attract top talent. Includes key sections, writing tips, and a free downloadable template.
News & Insights
Job Hugging: Another Workplace Trend Sweeping the Workplace
If “job hopping” was the vibe of 2021, “job hugging” is the mood of 2025. Workers aren’t jumping ship as often anymore. Instead, they’re wrapping their arms around their current roles — sometimes because they love them, but often because the job market feels too risky to move. What
Hiring & Onboarding
Recruiter Job Description Template (Free Download)
Download a complete recruiter job description template outlining key responsibilities, skills, and qualifications to help you create clear and effective job postings.
News & Insights
The "Low Hire, Low Fire" Job Market: What HR Leaders Need to Know
Explore what the “low hire, low fire” job market means for HR leaders. Learn how to navigate stalled hiring, low turnover, and talent development strategies in today’s frozen labor market.
Title VII Case: Court Rules Racial Slur by Black Worker Not Protected — HR Lessons for Employers
A federal court ruled that a Black worker’s racial slur isn’t protected under Title VII. Learn how HR teams can manage conduct and compliance fairly.