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U.S. workers report higher levels of stress at work given current economic uncertainty and government policy changes.
Here’s a look at those and some of the other numbers making headlines in the HR world.
By the numbers
12%
The percentage of companies that feel effective at skill validation, which could be a cause for concern when trying to implement a skills-first hiring approach, according to a report from Hirevue and Aptitude Research.
42%
The percentage of Generation Z adults who are working in or pursuing a blue-collar or skilled trade job, according to a Resume Builder report.
54%
The percentage of U.S. workers who say job insecurity has significantly affected their stress levels at work, according to a report from the American Psychological Association.
69%
The percentage of hiring managers who say their company looks at relevant experience over a bachelor’s degree while making hiring decisions, according to a Resume Templates report.
1,500
The number of Walmart employees whose jobs will be cut as part of a restructuring of the company’s global tech and Walmart U.S. operations, according to an internal memo.
