Why more women are projected to leave the workforce
The percentage of women working through their peak earning years is expected to decline in the next decade, according to Indeed. Priya Rathod, Indeed’s career expert and workplace trends editor,…
College majors with the highest earnings potential and lowest jobless rates
Attending college still confers significant benefits in the labor market, but another factor may be even more important when it comes to finding a decent job after graduation: what you…
Trump posted some U.S. jobs data before its official release
President Trump disclosed U.S. jobs data the day before the Department of Labor released hiring numbers for December, a closely watched economic report on Wall Street that can sway financial markets. …
Employers added 50,000 jobs in December, capping a year of weak hiring
Employers across the U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December, capping a year of muted job growth that saw employers pull back on hiring amid economic uncertainty. The numbers The monthly…
H-1B visa lottery system being replaced as DHS shifts priorities
Washington — The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday it was replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with a new approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.…
Layoff notices flared in October across much of U.S., Fed report shows
Impending layoff notices across much of the U.S. surged in October, highlighting signs of stress in the job market. Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland shows that 39,006…
Why are U.S. layoffs rising even as corporate profits surge?
As U.S. corporate profits rise and the stock market hits new highs, investors are reaping the rewards. Yet beneath the surge, companies have cut nearly 1 million jobs this year…
October layoffs soared to their highest for the month in 22 years: report
Layoffs across the U.S. soared last month to more than 153,000, marking the worst October for job reductions in 22 years, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Employers have…
Why the "no hire, no fire" job market may no longer be a thing
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…
60% of workers are unhappy with key aspects of their job, survey finds
Six in 10 U.S. workers say their jobs fall short of the standards for a “quality” position — one that offers basics such as fair pay, a steady schedule and…
















