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Fewer Americans set to be hired this holiday season

A number of large U.S. retailers have publicly announced their holiday hiring plans

The Independent UK · 19h ago

73 Job Listings And Recruiter Messages With Expectations Straight Out Of Fantasyland (New Pics)

Have you seen what it’s like out there? I’m talking about the absolute dumpster fire that is the job market at the moment. Anyone who’s currently unemployed knows how harrowing it is—and honestly, anyone with a job knows the fear of losing it and having to wade back out there.…

Bored Panda · Sep 11

More Than Half of Layoff Events Tracked in 2026 Cited AI or Automation, Report Says

In 2026, 54% of layoffs are linked to AI, automation, or machine learning, affecting over 170,000 workers. The tech sector is hardest hit, but other industries are also experiencing AI-attributed job cuts.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

HSBC CEO Tells Staff Not To Resist AI As It Could Make Them 'More Productive Versions Of Themselves'

HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery told staff not to fight AI as it could make them "more productive ​versions of themselves".

International Business Times · May 20

Democrats Significantly Less Likely To Trust AI Companies Than Republicans, Poll Shows

Democrats are less likely than Republicans to trust companies at the forefront of AI, according to a new poll.

International Business Times · May 19

LinkedIn Lays Off 5% Of Its Staff As Cuts In Tech Industry Continue

LinkedIn is laying off 5% of its staff as cuts in the tech industry continue.

International Business Times · May 13

Workplace Expert Warns 'Nice Reprieve' in Latest Layoff Report Won't Last

Although layoffs declined in February, troubling times might lie ahead for the labor market

International Business Times · Mar 5

Stocks Sink With Alphabet, Bitcoin: Stock Market Today

A dismal round of jobs data did little to lift sentiment on Thursday.

Kiplinger · Feb 5

A divided Fed meets today, and Wall Street is watching for 4 key words from Powell: ‘In a good place’

If he does not use that phrase, he may be open to further interest rate cuts.

Fortune · Dec 9, 2025

US Layoffs Fall Sharply In November — So Why Are Companies Still Avoiding Hiring?

Layoffs announced by U.S. employers slowed sharply in November, but companies showed little appetite to add workers, underscoring a labor market that remains stuck in caution mode as firms confront soft demand, tariff pressures, and rising operating costs.

Benzinga · Dec 5, 2025