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Though artificial intelligence tools are increasingly expected to be used at work, skills such as oral comprehension and oral expression remain in high demand, according to a Resume Now analysis — and they may be key to working alongside the technology in the first place. Other skills on the list that AI cannot easily replace include problem-solving, deductive reasoning and various communication skills.
Number of the week: 3.5%
The average percentage by which companies in the U.S. said they would increase pay for 2027, per a Payscale report. “Peanut butter” raises have fallen out of favor, Payscale said, with fewer offering the across-the-board increases in 2027 compared to the prior year.
Quote of the week
“We have to recognize that employees who are coming through the door are likely in fight-or-flight.”
Kristin Tugman
Health and productivity consultant
Tugman, speaking at the 2026 Disability Management Employer Coalition Annual Conference, noted that workers have been dealing with a lot of world stressors in recent years, something she called “crisis fatigue.” In answer, employers need to train their managers to identify when workers may be struggling.
