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
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November 2025 JOLTS Report: Musical Chairs, but the Music Has Stopped
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.
The Great Divide: Why Urban and Rural Workers See the Future So Differently
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
A Tale of Two Workforces: Who’s Using AI and Who’s Getting Left Behind
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
Age Is More Than a Number: What Different Generations Want When They Seek a Job
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.
December 2025 Labor Market Update: Three Compelling Things From the Year’s Final Jobs Report
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 & 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.




