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.
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October & November 2025 Jobs Report: Put an Asterisk on It
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.
Hope and Reality: When the American Dream Starts to Fade
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.
December 2025 FOMC Reaction: An Emerging Divide
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.
October 2025 JOLTS Report: Don’t Mistake a Good Headline for Genuine Momentum
Key points: According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, job openings rose to 7.7 million in September and...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...