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Even as artificial intelligence agents become more integrated into the workplace, more than 6 in 10 workers say they aren’t reliable.
Here’s a closer look at those numbers and some of the others making headlines in the HR world.
By the numbers
5
How many weeks the previous federal government shutdown, which began in December 2018 during President Donald Trump’s first administration, lasted.
10
The number of major U.S. companies — including tech giants Amazon, Apple and Meta — from which the top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee are seeking details regarding their recruitment and hiring practices related to H-1B visa holders.
50%
The share of hiring managers who said they expect that offering new benefits and perks will be effective in recruiting next year, according to Robert Half’s 2026 Salary Guide.
62%
The percentage of knowledge workers who consider AI agents unreliable, per Asana’s State of AI at Work report.
83%
The share of job seekers who said they’re willing to accept a different role than they initially planned, given the market conditions, according to a report from Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll.
