Business News: Adding Permanent Jobs, Expect More I-9 Enforcement, Yelp Enhances AI Phone Assistant

Business News: The labor market is strong and hiring managers who are tired of project delays say they will be adding permanent jobs for the rest of 2026. The survey by Robert Half showed that nearly 66% want staffing to increase. Gene Marks says this is a perfect time for small businesses to play up their perks, flexibility among them. Employers should also take note that I-9 enforcement is expected to ramp up significantly, so legal experts are suggesting that employers conduct audits and prepare to avoid stiff penalties. In AI news, Yelp has seen its phone assistant Host’s call volume increase by 38% month-over-month, and the company is expanding its capabilities to include food ordering…