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This week’s news ranged from workers spilling the tea on their side hustles to the U.S. Department of Labor calling workers back to the office.
Here’s a snapshot of the numbers making waves in the HR space.
By the numbers
1%
The year-over-year growth of women on corporate boards, according to an analysis of Russell 3000 Index companies. That’s down from the 2% to 3% range seen in previous years.
15%
The increase in seasonal retail job applications in September, compared to last year, according to iCIMS’ report.
72%
The percentage of people with side hustles who said they took them on to feel more financially secure, according to a Quicken report.
84%
The share of retailers who said they plan to hire seasonal workers to cover higher holiday demand, down from 96% last year, per a UKG survey.
Dec. 1
The date the U.S. Department of Labor will require remote workers to return to the office, according to a statement released by the president of the National Council of Field Labor Locals.
