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Nearly 2 in 3 workers in the U.S. say they’re living paycheck to paycheck. But that number is much higher among one particular group: Repetitive task workers, many of whom work in hospitality, transportation, or retail jobs characterized by lower pay, fewer benefits, and limited scheduling flexibility.

November 12, 2025

Repetitive task workers: Financial strain and workforce dynamics

Nearly 2 in 3 workers in the U.S. say they’re living paycheck to paycheck. But that number is much higher among one particular group: Repetitive task workers, many of whom work in hospitality, transportation, or retail jobs characterized by lower pay, fewer benefits, and limited scheduling flexibility.
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December 5, 2024

(In)action

by Tim Decker

We tracked the month-to-month inactivity of the workforce, looking at the gaps between major events that keep HR professionals busy.
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A line chart showing that the HR staffing ratio rose between 2018 and April 2023
A line chart showing that the HR staffing ratio rose between 2018 and April 2023

August 9, 2023

HR: How much is too much — or too little?

by Jeff Nezaj

We wondered whether HR offices were growing or shrinking, and whether beefed-up HR staffing has an effect on employee turnover. To find out, we use ADP data to look at HR staffing levels going back to 2018.
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