The labor market is still aloft, but it’s unclear how long it can keep circling while it waits for inflation to clear the runway. The post September 2026 Jobs Report: Steadiness Without a Spark appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.
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August 2026 JOLTS Report: Little Change, Limited Dynamism
Job postings may be turning a corner, but hiring hasn’t followed. The post August 2026 JOLTS Report: Little Change, Limited Dynamism appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.
US Labor Market Snapshot — September 2026
The Indeed Hiring Lab monthly snapshot of the US labor market summarizes where key indicators — job postings, wages, unemployment, and openings — stand as of September 2026, and flags the trends worth watching in the months ahead. The post US Labor Market Snapshot — September 2026 appeared first on
Economists See Slightly Steadier Hiring Ahead, but Offer an AI Wage Warning for College Grads
AI’s near-term economic bite is more likely to be felt in the paychecks of degree-holding workers, according to an Indeed Hiring Lab survey of experts. The post Economists See Slightly Steadier Hiring Ahead, but Offer an AI Wage Warning for College Grads appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.
AI Exposure Isn’t Squeezing Advertised Pay in the US — It’s Boosting It
Advertised pay is rising fastest in occupations most exposed to AI. The post AI Exposure Isn’t Squeezing Advertised Pay in the US — It’s Boosting It appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.
September 2026 FOMC Reaction: Walking a Fine Line
Tackling persistent inflation is a clear priority, but price pressures beyond the Fed’s control may limit its ability to tame it without damaging the labor market. The post September 2026 FOMC Reaction: Walking a Fine Line appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.
The Goalposts Moved: Interpreting the Labor Market in a New Era of Constrained Labor Supply
Demographic change is taking hold of the US labor market. The post The Goalposts Moved: Interpreting the Labor Market in a New Era of Constrained Labor Supply appeared first on Indeed Hiring Lab.
Women Value Flexibility. Are Employers Risking Their Female Talent by Standing Still?
Key points: Benefits, including health insurance and paid sick leave, are most desired in countries where these are not...
“Classic” Employer Benefits Are A Strong Draw For US Job Seekers Across Ages
Key points: Nearly half (49%) of US job seekers selected “better benefits” as an attribute they were looking for...
Seasonal Hiring Picks Up, but Signs of Hesitance Remain
Key points: Seasonal hiring is outpacing last year’s weak levels, but year-round postings continue to soften as employers lean...
September 2025 Jobs Day Statement: Visibility Remains Limited
Key points: US employers added 119,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%, according to...
Indeed’s 2026 US Jobs & Hiring Trends Report: How to Find Stability in Uncertainty
Key takeaways: A series of new economic forecasts from Indeed Hiring Lab suggest that in 2026, job openings are...
The Long and Short of Job Tenure: Where Workers Put Down Roots or Move On
Key points: The median job seeker on Indeed in the US has been with their current employer for two...
Apprenticeship Interest Booms
Apprenticeship programs in the United States have been growing in recent years in fields such as mechanics, electrical, and...
US Labor Market Quarterly Verticals for Q3 2025
Download our latest labor market reports covering the US transportation, retail, business-to-business (B2B), tech, and healthcare sectors. You can...
The Workweek: A Round-Up of Labor Market Links for the Week Ending 3/3/17
Welcome back to The Workweek, the Indeed Hiring Lab’s round-up of the latest research, news, and perspectives that made...