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Revisions to 2025 data overshadowed an otherwise decent gain of 130,000 jobs in January 2026. The post January 2026 Jobs Report: Revisions to 2025 Data Made an Already Bad Year Worse appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.

Job openings fell to their lowest level since December 2017, amidst broader signs of weakness. The post December 2025 JOLTS Report: Balance or Breaking Point? appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.

Indeed’s real-time data points to a cooler labor market, as a partial shutdown delays government data. The post Jobs Day Data Is on Hold, and the Labor Market May Be Too appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.

The Federal Open Market Committee left the federal funds rate unchanged as it tries to balance continued disinflation against a softening labor market. The post January 2026 FOMC Reaction: A Cautious Pause appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.

As companies and state governments pivot to “skills-first” hiring, bachelor’s degrees remain a key requirement on many job descriptions. But these requirements differ drastically by region. The post Where Do College Degrees Still Matter in a “Skills-First” Job Market? appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.

Small pockets of growth are emerging as employers concentrate their limited hiring on roles and skills tied to AI. The post January 2026 US Labor Market Update: Jobs Mentioning AI Are Growing Amid Broader Hiring Weakness appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.

The 2025 Indeed Workforce Insights Survey asked 80,000 workers from 8 countries to share their opinions on AI, their outlook for the future of their industries and national economies, how they do and would like to build skills – and more. The post What Workers Expect When They’re Expecting Better

Nearly all AI-related hiring is happening at a few very large employers, highlighting the risks of unequal access to AI-driven productivity gains. The post AI Adoption Is Accelerating but Still Concentrated Among the Largest Firms appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.

Insights and expectations from the Indeed Hiring Lab’s Global Jobs and Hiring Trends Reports for 2026. The post Hiring Lab’s Global Jobs & Hiring Trends Reports for 2026 appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.

The best jobs offer a compelling mix of flexibility, pay and growth opportunities. The post 2026 Best Jobs Methodology: From Good to Great appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.

The lackluster jobs reports of 2025 have added up to more than 1.4 million fewer jobs than would have been expected if employers had maintained the hiring pace of 2024. The post December 2025 Jobs Report: The Job Market Doesn’t Have to Break to Be Broken appeared first on Indeed

Without a healthy churn of workers moving to better opportunities, the market is losing the dynamism that typically drives wage growth and economic momentum. The post November 2025 JOLTS Report: Musical Chairs, but the Music Has Stopped  appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.

While rural workers feel more confident about their job security over the next 12 months, they are less optimistic about their ability to advance in their careers in the long run. The post ​​The Great Divide: Why Urban and Rural Workers See the Future So Differently appeared first on Indeed

AI adoption at work varies dramatically across countries, with employer encouragement emerging as a key drive. But a substantial share of workers remain disengaged from both the technology and the training that could help them. The post A Tale of Two Workforces: Who’s Using AI and Who’s Getting Left Behind

Job seekers have very different preferences depending on their generation. The post Age Is More Than a Number: What Different Generations Want When They Seek a Job appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.

While macro labor conditions remain stagnant, notable movements are happening beneath the surface. The post December 2025 Labor Market Update: Three Compelling Things From the Year’s Final Jobs Report appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.

October and November jobs data shows continued sluggishness in macro labor markets and serious slowdowns in some sectors. The post October & November 2025 Jobs Report: Put an Asterisk on It appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.

Newcomers to the United States report higher optimism and employment rates than natives; however, optimism about job prospects wanes over time as occupational barriers and job satisfaction shape the migrant experience. The post Hope and Reality: When the American Dream Starts to Fade appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.

The Federal Open Market Committee voted to lower the federal funds rate by 25 basis points for the third meeting in a row, but the vote was far from unanimous. The post December 2025 FOMC Reaction: An Emerging Divide appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.