Labor Market

20 articles

Professionals reviewing charts showing moderating hiring trends and economic pressures in the US job market.
Insights

US job market trends show moderating hiring amid economic pressures.

Despite the US unemployment rate holding steady at 4.

Marcus Ellery·June 19, 2026
Diverse group of people contemplating a city skyline, symbolizing evolving expectations in the workforce.
Careers

The 'Nobody Wants to Work' Myth Is Wrong. It's About Evolving Expectations.

In U.S. counties with higher opioid pain medication prescription rates, labor force participation has fallen more significantly, revealing a hidden crisis behind the 'nobody wants to work' narrative.

Nathaniel Brooks·June 16, 2026
British government official and LinkedIn representative shaking hands, symbolizing a partnership to enhance jobseeker career resources with data-driven insights.
Hiring

UK Government and LinkedIn Partner on Jobseeker Career Resources

LinkedIn will now share timely, anonymized data on jobs, skills, hiring, and workforce movement from its 40 million UK accounts directly with Skills England, fundamentally reshaping how the government

Nathaniel Brooks·June 16, 2026
A group of diverse Italian workers looking worriedly at their contracts, symbolizing the rising involuntary part-time work in Italy.
Careers

Italy Sees Rising Involuntary Part-Time Work

Nearly one in five workers in Italy, the highest rate in the European Union, is trapped in temporary or part-time contracts against their will.

Nathaniel Brooks·June 4, 2026
Financial news ticker showing fluctuating numbers with a confused investor looking at a newspaper about revised job numbers, symbolizing misleading economic data.
Insights

Labor market data hype misleading economic reports, initial numbers often wrong

May's jobs numbers were initially reported as a healthy 144,000 new positions, only to be drastically revised down to a mere 19,000—a reduction of over 85%.

Marcus Ellery·June 4, 2026
Diverse group of professional mothers collaborating in a bright office, highlighting the need for better support systems and recognition of their leadership skills.
Leadership

Motherhood Leadership Support: Emerging Efforts Face Gaps

A staggering 24% of women exit the labor market in their first year of motherhood, a trend that persists for over a decade for many, despite growing recognition of their unique leadership skills.

Alina Petrov·June 4, 2026
Diverse professionals working in a green cityscape, symbolizing corporate adaptation to sustainability demands and the high demand for green skills.
Insights

Green skills demand outpaces supply, fueling corporate adaptation strategies

Workers possessing green skills are currently being hired at a rate 46.

Marcus Ellery·May 11, 2026
Split image contrasting a busy office environment with a comfortable and productive remote work setup, illustrating the ongoing debate between return-to-office and remote work.
Insights

Remote Work Surges Despite Return-to-Office Push, Study Finds

Remote work in early 2026 reached 24.

Marcus Ellery·April 30, 2026
Job seekers intensely focused on their resumes, seeking professional help amidst a challenging and competitive U.S. job market with declining hiring rates.
Services

Job Seekers Increase Spending on Resume Help Amidst Job Losses

Hiring in February dipped to its lowest level since April 2020, signaling a stark shift in the U.

Victor Huang·April 19, 2026
Diverse employees confidently walk away from a corporate building towards a bright, hopeful horizon, symbolizing the Great Resignation and new career paths.
Workplace

What Is the Great Resignation and How Has It Impacted Work?

The Great Resignation, which began in 2021, saw record numbers of employees quit their jobs. Understand the causes and lasting impact of this transformative workplace trend.

Marcus Ellery·April 10, 2026
A recent college graduate, wearing a cap and gown, stands contemplatively in a low-wage service job setting, highlighting the underemployment trend.
Insights

The Degree Dilemma: Analyzing the Trend of College-Educated Workers in Low-Wage Roles

More than two in five recent college graduates are now underemployed. A data-driven look at the trend of college-educated workers in low-wage service roles reveals a tightening job market with significant economic consequences.

Marcus Ellery·April 6, 2026
Diverse professionals in a modern office, contemplating career shifts and work-life integration, reflecting the ongoing Great Reevaluation in the labor market.
Insights

What Is the Great Reevaluation in the Workplace?

The Great Reevaluation is a term used in professional analyses to describe the widespread shift in how employees perceive and prioritize their careers, values, and work-life integration.

Marcus Ellery·April 5, 2026
A split image showing the contrast between traditional office work and the flexible, independent nature of the gig economy, with a city skyline backdrop.
Insights

Beyond the 9-to-5: Analyzing the Gig Economy's Impact on Traditional Employment

A new report reveals the gig economy's staggering growth trajectory, occurring alongside a historic shift in traditional payroll jobs. What does this dual transformation mean for the future of work?

Marcus Ellery·April 5, 2026
Diverse employees happily collaborating in a modern, sunlit Vermont office, celebrating a "Best Places to Work" award, symbolizing a positive and recognized workplace.
Workplace

VermontBiz Names 65 Companies to Best Places to Work 2026 List

VermontBiz and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce have named 65 companies to the 2026 Best Places to Work in Vermont list, with top honors awarded based on employee feedback in a competitive labor market.

Alina Petrov·April 4, 2026
Employees in a modern office, some looking anxious, clinging to their desks, symbolizing 'job hugging' amidst economic uncertainty and the end of pay premiums.
Insights

Beyond the Great Resignation: The Rise of Job Hugging as Pay Premiums Vanish

The era of the Great Resignation is over. A new phenomenon, 'job hugging,' is emerging as employees cling to stability, but this high retention comes with a hidden cost to engagement and productivity.

Marcus Ellery·April 3, 2026
A diverse group of professionals in a modern office, some engaged in work while others appear contemplative, subtly hinting at underlying job search intentions despite high engagement levels in the UK workforce.
Workplace

New Research Finds UK Workers Engaged But Nearly Half Plan to Leave

A new report from Firstup shows that despite high engagement levels, nearly half of UK workers intend to seek new employment within the next year, challenging traditional views on workforce stability.

Marcus Ellery·March 31, 2026
Diverse professionals engaged in flexible work settings, symbolizing the modern gig economy and its impact on traditional employment models.
Insights

How the Gig Economy Is Reshaping Traditional Employment

The gig economy is rapidly transforming traditional employment models, with projections indicating half the U.S. workforce will participate by 2027. This shift presents both significant opportunities and considerable challenges for individuals and businesses alike.

Marcus Ellery·March 31, 2026
Diverse young adults in an urban setting, some collaborating, others focused on screens, symbolizing hope and opportunity in overcoming youth unemployment and disengagement.
Hiring

Beyond the Numbers: An Analysis of Youth Unemployment and NEET Program Effectiveness

About one-fifth of all people aged 15 to 24 globally were not in education, employment, or training (NEET) in 2023. This analysis explores the causes, consequences, and effective strategies for engaging this untapped talent pool.

Nathaniel Brooks·March 30, 2026
A person researching career skills on a laptop, surrounded by data visualizations, representing a strategic and data-driven approach to career transition and professional growth.
Insights

How to Research In-Demand Skills for a Career Transition: A Complete Guide

Navigating a career change requires more than intuition; it demands a methodical, data-driven approach. This guide provides a step-by-step process to research in-demand skills and identify industries with long-term potential.

Marcus Ellery·March 30, 2026
A job seeker looking at a laptop, contemplating paying a recruiter for help in a competitive and slow job market, with a city backdrop.
Careers

Job Seekers Paying Recruiters for Help Amid Slow Job Growth

As job growth slows and competition intensifies, a new trend called 'reverse recruiting' is emerging, where job seekers pay recruiters for placement services. This shift reflects a challenging employment market where professionals seek an edge.

Nathaniel Brooks·March 30, 2026