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Demand for HR workers drops more than 20% below pre-pandemic levels: SHRM

by Todd Humber February 10, 2026

written by Todd Humber February 10, 2026

Job postings for human resources professionals in the United States remain more than 20 per cent below pre-pandemic levels as of December 2025, according to new research from SHRM. The findings highlight how economic volatility, technological disruption and organizational change have reshaped the HR...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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