Jobs News Why Is The Economy Still Growing Because Most Workers Don’t Fear For Their Jobs

Employers have cut 1.1 million jobs this year. Here's what's behind the wave of layoffs.

The layoffs represent a 54% increase from the same period a year earlier, when employers cut 761,358 jobs, according to the firm. It's also only the sixth time since 1993 that job cuts during the ... Read More

Millions of full-time workers are struggling to afford a place to live. Here’s why

The skyrocketing cost of living has left millions of people struggling to afford a place to live despite working at full-time jobs or a number of part-time jobs. Journalist Brian Goldstone, author of ... Read More

"No hire, no fire" job market may no longer be a thing as big companies announce mass layoffs

For most of 2025, the job market was described by economists as "no hire, no fire" — a stretch of time when job seekers faced slim prospects, but workers could count on job security. But that fragile ... Read More

Jobs Report offers mixed picture of the economy

U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs in September, but hiring was weaker than expected. That's according to a new report from the Labor Department, which was delayed because of the government shutdown. Read More

The Jobs Report Is Canceled. Here’s What Private Data Shows.

The federal government shutdown canceled a second straight jobs report, but private data sources suggest the labor market has weakened modestly since summer. By Ben Casselman Job growth has remained ... Read More

7 Jobs Where Fear Of Layoffs Has Become The New Normal, Economists Warn

Every morning, millions of workers check their phones, scroll through company updates, and wonder if their job will survive another day. This collective anxiety isn't mere paranoia anymore. It's the ... Read More

Have You Hugged Your Job Today?

Workers, who were quitting at high rates a few years ago, are now “job hugging” — or, as one consulting firm put it, “holding on to their jobs for dear life.” By Lora Kelley Hugging conjures ... Read More

High inflation and lack of jobs leave Americans frustrated with the economy

The numbers: Americans have soured on the prospect of finding new jobs, a new survey shows. And they’re still frustrated by persistent inflation, giving them little confidence that the economy will ... Read More

This Report Says Most People Don’t Have ‘Quality Jobs.’ Here’s How Your Business Can Change That

The findings are stark: Only four in 10 U.S. workers have quality jobs, meaning six in 10 workers are being let down by their work in some way or another. Gallup’s data back this up, with the survey ... Read More

White House says key economic reports may not be released

The White House said Wednesday it was unlikely that key federal inflation and labor reports impacted by the government shutdown would be released. “The Democrats may have permanently damaged the ... Read More

Is AI coming for your job? Maybe. See which industries are most, least at risk

As the job market cools and companies announce layoffs or drops in hiring tied to artificial intelligence, Americans are asking a familiar but urgent question: Is automation coming for their jobs? Read More

11 Jobs That Will Survive the Next 20 Years (And Be in Demand)

The rise of AI and automation has many workers wondering whether their jobs are safe. While some roles are at risk of being replaced, others are expected to thrive for years to come. These careers are ... Read More