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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

Career

51% of 2026 Grads Say Their First Job Is Already a Stepping Stone

New ZipRecruiter data shows 51% of 2026 grads see their first job as a stepping stone and 19% took bridge roles. Here's how to pick a first job worth keeping.

April 23, 2026Read Article

Young Workers Hate Today's Job Market — And AI Isn't the Only Reason Why

Recent grad unemployment sits at 5.7% and only 20% of young workers call it a good time to find a job. AI gets the blame — but it's not the only culprit.

April 22, 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

Labor Market

Wage Taxes Hit a Decade High Across OECD Countries — What It Means for Your Paycheck in 2026

OECD data shows wage taxes hit their highest level since 2016, averaging 35.1% across 38 countries. Here is what it means for take-home pay in 2026.

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

Career

64% of Gen Z Still Rely on Parents for Money — Here Is What the Job Market Has to Do With It

64% of Gen Z still rely on parents financially, per Wells Fargo's 2026 Money Study. Here's what the labor market data reveals — and 7 strategies to break free.

April 17, 2026Read Article

Career

Hospitality Has 127,000+ Entry-Level Job Openings Right Now — Here's How to Get In

Over 127,000 entry-level hospitality jobs are unfilled in 2026. Discover the top roles, what employers are offering, and why now is the right time to get in.

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

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