Unemployment
December Sees Record Low Layoff Rates Since Mid-2024, According to Challenger Insights
In December, announced layoffs dropped sharply to their lowest level in 17 months, signaling a possible stabilization in the job ... Read more
Washburn University Fall Graduates Reflect on Workforce Readiness in the Age of AI
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Washburn University celebrated its fall 2025 graduation on December 12 at Lee Arena. The atmosphere was ... Read more
September Job Report: U.S. Surprises with 119,000 New Jobs and Unemployment Drops to 4.4%
A “Now Hiring” sign greets shoppers outside a Burlington store in Miami. It’s a signal of a dynamic job market. ... Read more
Surprising Insight: How Tariffs Might Lower Inflation by Impacting Employment and Economic Activity, According to Fed Researchers
A recent study has challenged what we thought we knew about tariffs and their impact on inflation. Researchers from the ... Read more
Ford CEO Reveals 5,000 High-Paying Mechanic Jobs Available Amid Skilled Labor Shortage: ‘Our Country Faces a Crisis’
Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, believes America is facing a serious workforce issue. On the Office Hours: Business Edition podcast, he ... Read more
Skyrocketing Rates: Why More Americans Are Struggling with Long-Term Unemployment and What It Means for You
New York — Emily Groveman, a 41-year-old woman, spends her time volunteering at an animal shelter in New York City. ... Read more
Government Shutdown Halts Jobs Report: Key Insights on Economic Impact You Need to Know
Recruiters chatted with job seekers at the Appalachian State University job fair in Boone, North Carolina, on October 1, 2025. ... Read more
Jobless Claims Plummet to 218,000: Surprising Drop Amid Labor Market Concerns
Initial claims for unemployment insurance dropped last week, easing concerns about the labor market. For the week ending September 20, ... Read more
From Fired to Founder: How Billionaire Mike Bloomberg Transformed Setbacks into a Media Empire Overnight
Being let go from a job—whether through a layoff or firing—can be a life-changing experience. It’s something many professionals face, ... Read more
Job Growth Downgraded by 911,000: What This Means for the Economy’s Stability
The latest report from the Labor Department reveals that the U.S. job market isn’t as strong as previously thought. In ... Read more
