Jobs
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August jobs surge in blue-collar and service sectors
In August, the U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs, with food services and drinking establishments alone accounting for over a third of that growth, while information and financial sectors shed thousands.
Goodwill and McDonald's Host Hiring Events for Job Seekers
At a recent Goodwill hiring event in Chicago, over 500 job seekers lined up before dawn, hoping to secure one of the 200 immediate positions offered by McDonald's.
Gardenia retrenches Singapore workers as production shifts to Malaysia
On June 30, 2026, Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd will cease bakery production at its Pandan Loop facility, leading to the retrenchment of 141 employees, according to Singapore Business Review .
Spirit Airlines lays off 999 Nevada workers, impacting Las Vegas jobs
Nearly 1,000 Spirit Airlines employees in Las Vegas, including 772 flight attendants, were laid off as the airline permanently ceased operations at Harry Reid International Airport.
College Graduates Enter Non-Degree Jobs Amid Economic Headwinds
Nationally, 42.5% of recent college graduates are working in jobs that do not require a degree, marking the highest rate recorded since October 2020, according to The Kansas City Beacon . This statist
Malaysia faces persistent layoffs, government monitors trend
In the first 16 days of April 2026, 4,708 Malaysians lost their jobs.