HR Scoop Archives for October of 2025

College Vs. Trades - The Essential Economy

Published 10/13/2025

The Essential Economy College Vs. Trades   The mantra that “college is the road to success” has been the clarion call for high school students for so long that it would seem to be a sacred text. The reasons touted include increased potential earnings, higher chances of employment, expanded opportunities, practical life skills, building relationships, achieving personal goals, and making a positive impact in the world.   These reasons were all mentioned in a recent article by Southern New Hampshire University. Of course, given that the article was released by a university, it may be slightly skewed in favor of higher education.   In a blog published...

Maybe your business should go to the dogs

Published 10/27/2025

Going to the Dogs? ALMOST 3 QUARTERS OF U.S. HOUSEHOLDS OWN A PET   Surveys show that approximately 94 million U.S. households own a pet, which is about 71% of all households, according to the 2024-2025 American Pet Products Association (APPA). This number has been gradually rising, with dog ownership at around 68 million households, followed by cat ownership at 49 million households.   According to the Pew Research Center, 50% of U.S. pet owners say their pets are as much a part of their family as a human member.   RTO MANDATES AND PET OWNERSHIP   According to a recent Inc. article, written by Bruce Crumley, nearly half...