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214,000 Jobless Claims Signal a Softening but Stable Labor Market in 2026

Weekly jobless claims rose to 214,000 with layoffs still contained. Here's what this mixed signal means for job seekers and how to read the data.

April 24, 2026Read Article

Economy

UK Unemployment Falls Below 5% — But the Reason Isn't the Job Market Everyone Hoped For

UK unemployment fell to 4.9% — but vacancies just hit a 5-year low and payrolls dropped 74,000. Here's what the headline really means for job seekers.

April 22, 2026Read Article

Economy

Employee Sentiment Rebounds in April 2026 — What the Latest ADP Data Says About the Labor Market

ADP's EMC Index rose 3 points to 132 in April 2026, snapping a 7-month slide. See which sectors rebounded and what it means for job seekers.

April 22, 2026Read Article

Economy

Fed Forecasts 0 Net New Jobs in 2026 — What It Means for Your Career

The Fed predicts zero net job creation in 2026. Here's what a flat labor market means for job seekers, which sectors are still hiring, and 5 strategies to stay employed.

April 17, 2026Read Article

Economy

Jobless Claims Drop 11,000 to 207,000 — What It Means for Job Seekers in 2026

Weekly jobless claims fell to 207,000 in April 2026 — the biggest single-week drop since February. Here's what this means for your job search right now.

April 17, 2026Read Article

Economy

The Job Market Looks Better on Paper — But Worker Paychecks Tell a Different Story

Functional unemployment fell to 23.6% in March 2026, but median wages dropped 0.9% year-over-year. Here's what the data really means for your paycheck.

April 17, 2026Read Article

Advice

78% of Workers Don't Feel Safe — What the 2026 ADP Job Security Data Means for Your Career

Only 22% of workers worldwide feel their jobs are safe, per ADP Research's 39,000-person survey. Here's what the data reveals — and 5 steps to protect your career.

April 17, 2026Read Article

Economy

The Fed Says Net Job Growth Is Basically Zero — Here's What That Means for Your Career in 2026

The Fed projects near-zero net job creation in 2026. Here's what a stagnant labor market means for job seekers — and where opportunities still exist.

April 17, 2026Read Article

Economy

Australia's Labor Market Sends a Global Signal: 53,000 Full-Time Jobs Added in March 2026

Australia added 53,000 full-time jobs in March 2026 while unemployment held at 4.3%. Here's what this global labor signal means for workers worldwide.

April 17, 2026Read Article

Economy

Small Employers Are Driving Job Growth in 2026 — Here's What They're Really Struggling With

ADP Research finds small employers drove nearly all U.S. job gains in early 2026 — but labor costs and talent gaps remain their biggest headaches. Here's what it means for job seekers.

April 16, 2026Read Article

Career

Only 1 in 5 Workers Feels Truly Safe at Work — And the Numbers Tell a Bigger Story

ADP Research surveyed 39,000 workers globally and found only 22% feel their job is safe. Here's what the data means for your career right now.

April 16, 2026Read Article

Australia

Australia Added 53,000 Full-Time Jobs in March — Yet the Unemployment Rate Didn't Budge

Australia's unemployment rate held at 4.3% in March 2026 even as full-time employment surged by 53,000. Here's what it means for workers worldwide.

April 16, 2026Read Article

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