Recruiting
Checkr launches fraud tools that follow candidates past the offer
In beta, Checkr said its resume tool flagged 50% of software and AI engineering resumes for review, versus 23% to 27% in sales, marketing and operations.
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Workforce
White House says planned Iowa steel complex would support up to 6,000 construction jobs
The administration’s industrial-investment roundup also projects 3,100 direct jobs at Anduril’s Maryland shipyard and includes energy and medical-manufacturing commitments.
Tech & AI
AMD’s Su seeks more AI memory in Seoul as MI455X load jumps 50%
AMD has begun shipping MI455 accelerators and Helios systems with HBM4 from Samsung and SK hynix, Su said during the visit.
Business
Union Square Ventures raises $900 million with four general partners
The New York firm expects $10 million to $30 million Series A checks and 30 to 40 companies from the cycle, while adding seed work that can start inside the partnership.
Tech & AI
Tempo opens capacity and labor-cost data to AI assistants
The MCP Server gives Tempo Cloud customers read-only access through tools including Claude Code, Codex and Cursor at no additional charge.
Tech & AI
Yoodli moves AI roleplay platform into corporate training
The Oct. 7 expansion adds course creation, in-app coaching and skill measurement as customers use the software for onboarding, AI-tool training and certifications.
Markets
Fed minutes show all 19 officials backed September rate hike
The quarter-point move put the federal funds rate at 3.75% to 4%; most participants saw another increase as probably appropriate by year-end.
Recruiting
Hiring teams adopt AI as trust in candidates’ resumes weakens
Criteria Corp surveyed 1,027 U.S. hiring professionals and found nearly two-thirds expect headcount growth, even as 52% say hiring is harder than last year.
Recruiting
Marovi pitches AI scorecards before executive interviews
The Atlanta company says its platform can compare internal and external candidates at fixed cost; Marriott cited a 37-day executive search.
Workforce
Eagle Hill retention index sinks to lowest reading since 2024
Culture sentiment fell hardest, with baby boomers and Gen X showing the steepest deterioration.
Industries
Senate bill would make large data centers pay full power costs
The 20-megawatt threshold is far lower than the House version, and state utility contracts with Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft are already moving in the same direction.
Recruiting
Illinois State brings in Greenwood Asher for cabinet-level legal search
Three general counsel candidates are set for campus interviews and public forums Oct. 13-15.
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