Fear and uncertainty are both contributing to concerns regarding the current job market. Unemployment numbers are rising. The last reported US unemployment rate was 4.4%, from September, 2025. This is ...

Why ‘job hugging’ is on the rise as workers face a cooling job market A mix of rising unemployment, slower hiring, AI anxiety, and industry layoffs is pushing employees to stay put — even in roles ...

President Trump is riled about the latest numbers showing weak job growth during the last three months. Buckle in, because that could be the new normal — thanks to Trump’s own immigration policies.

Amid an uncertain economy—the growth of AI, tariffs, rising costs—companies are pulling back on hiring. As layoffs increase, the labor market cools, and unemployment ticks up, we’re seeing fewer ...

At the end of the week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will report on nonfarm payroll employment in September. The report release is conditional upon the U.S. government not shutting down. This also ...

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This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Sometimes the best move is to apply to jobs before you feel completely ready. Many job ...

A growing number of employees – up to 5 percent of the tech workforce – are secretly working at two jobs, or three or more. Some of it is side hustle, sure, but an ever-increasing number of these ...