The Workplace Roundup: December 2025

The US economy added 100k jobs in 2025 (compared to over 1 million in 2024), healthcare continues to lead in hiring, and blue-collar jobs are attracting…

Dec 31, 2025 • Grace M Richards

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Oregon’s new “Prosperity Plan” - will we finally prosper?

An analysis on Governor Kotek’s “Prosperity Plan” for Oregon and its implications.

Dec 12, 2025 • Grace M Richards

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The Workplace Roundup: November 2025

Jobs data is still missing, New Mexico leads the way for free child care, and renowned HR management firm SHRM demonstrates how not to treat employees.

Dec 2, 2025 • Grace M Richards

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November 2025

Getting blamed is a blessing.

The power of taking accountability in a world allergic to being wrong.

Nov 11, 2025 • Grace M Richards

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October 2025

The Workplace Roundup: October 2025

We're in a job-market data blackout, mass lay-offs are accelerating, and small businesses continue stabilizing the US workforce.

Oct 28, 2025 • Grace M Richards

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The check engine light of the economy is on with no AI mechanic in sight.

What the job reports, AI companies, and S&P 500 have to do with you and me.

Oct 14, 2025 • Grace M Richards

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Going back to school isn't the answer.

The payoff for grad school isn't what you think it is - here are 5 things you should consider doing instead.

Oct 2, 2025 • Grace M Richards

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September 2025

The Workplace Roundup: September 2025

Job market is worse than we thought, employer costs are going up for healthcare benefits, and public firms may move to bi-annual reporting model.

Sep 18, 2025 • Grace M Richards

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Is the job market all an illusion?

Why entry-level opportunities are vanishing while job-seekers keep multiplying, and what we could do about it.

Sep 11, 2025 • Grace M Richards

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August 2025

Labor activists didn't receive the death sentence just so you could buy a discounted mattress.

Reflections on the founding of Labor Day, child labor practices, and the costs of challenging status quos.

Aug 28, 2025 • Grace M Richards

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The Workplace Roundup: August 2025

New job postings dip, women in sports rise, and return-to-office mandates spark employee pushback.

Aug 15, 2025 • Grace M Richards

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What to Do if You Were Laid Off

A practical guide to navigating layoffs and planning your next move.

Aug 8, 2025 • Grace M Richards

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