Looking Ahead: What to Expect in the Talent Market in 2026
The talent landscape continues to shift rapidly, influenced by demographic changes, AI adoption, economic uncertainty, and evolving expectations for work. As we move into 2026, organizations will face a labor market that is both challenging and full of opportunity. At Kaizen HR, we partner daily with companies navigating these changes. Based on current trends and […]
Kaizen HR Update: What Employers Need to Know About the DOL’s AI & Worker Protection Guidance
Artificial Intelligence is advancing rapidly, and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is working to ensure that workers are protected throughout this process. Over the past year, DOL has gone from broad principles to more detailed best practices for employers and developers. Here’s what’s new, what hasn’t changed, and what you should be paying attention […]
Why Hundreds of Resumes Don’t Equal the Right Executive Hire
When an organization posts a senior role — whether it’s a VP of Finance, Director of Operations, or Senior HR Leader — it’s not unusual to receive 100 or more resumes. At first, the volume can feel encouraging. More applicants should mean more choice, right? But the reality looks different. The Numbers Behind the Pile […]
3 Trends to Watch Through the End of 2025
2025 has been an unpredictable year so far. With global political and economic shifts, plus the constant stream of new technological developments, it requires serious agility from manufacturing leadership to ensure their teams continue to thrive. What’s the outlook for the rest of the year? Kaizen HR has been keeping a close eye on today’s […]
Labor Shortages and Labor Surpluses: Navigating a Workforce Imbalance
The U.S. manufacturing industry is experiencing a paradox: labor shortages in skilled roles while layoffs in other sectors create a labor surplus. Across industries, the recent layoffs of federal workers and cuts in government spending are expected to increase the available workforce, particularly in administrative, IT, and support roles. How can organizations adjust their hiring […]
Kaizen’s 2025 Hiring Trend Preview
2025 is poised to be a big year for business and manufacturing. Is your hiring strategy well-positioned to make the most of these opportunities and challenges? At Kaizen, we know that hiring the right people can be your most significant competitive advantage. That’s why we’ve been closely monitoring the biggest trends and predictions for the […]
The Salary and Benefits Trends We’re Watching in 2025
With the new year only a few months away, it’s an ideal moment to evaluate your current compensation strategy, look at coming trends, and make strategic decisions for the year ahead. Kaizen is here to ensure you have the information you need – so we’re sharing four of the biggest trends we’re focused on for […]
The FTC’s Noncompete Ban Is Overturned — Now What?
After making its way through the courts, the FTC’s much-talked-about noncompete ban appears to be halted for good. Ahead of its planned September start, an August 20 ruling in federal court barred the FTC from enforcing its ban nationwide. U.S. District Judge Ada Brown in Dallas struck down the ban for two reasons: one, that […]
Department of Labor Announces New Principles for AI and Worker Protection
As AI grows a bigger and more significant presence in the workplace, our Kaizen team is having more conversations about its impact with clients and candidates alike. We understand that it’s more important than ever for companies to have robust guidelines, best practices, and guardrails in place when it comes to adopting new technologies. Because […]
10 Hiring Stats You Should Know Right Now
At Kaizen HR, we often find ourselves sifting through a lot of information about the state of hiring and HR, both from our own expert sources and from conversations with clients and candidates. When we cut through the noise, though, we’re able to find the nuggets of information that are most useful to hiring teams […]