Talent management news from around the web: April 7 – 11, 2025

Small business owners continue to struggle to fill jobs 

As Ohio’s unemployment rises, small businesses continue to struggle to fill open positions. 

Continuing jobless claims hit highest level since 2021 as tariffs bite 

Import duties announced this year, if not blunted, would slow economic growth by 1 percentage point in 2025, according to EY. 

Employers say they’re shifting away from assigned desks, large private offices 

Leaders are also seeing the importance of quiet spaces for employees to meet and do work requiring sustained focus, according to CBRE research. 

How talent intelligence is redefining HR with data 

Talent intelligence tools used to analyze workforce data will be vital in redirecting the future of work away from rigid roles and toward dynamic, skills-focused talent management.