America saw pandemic-level layoffs in 2025, and experts are predicting 'uncomfortably slow' job growth in 2026. How to navigate a difficult job market

1.2 million Americans were laid off in 2025, 58% more than in 2024 — and the highest rate since 2020.

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs globally to undo pandemic-era hiring

Amazon announced a second major round of layoffs at the company in three months.
CBS News

Why a surge in long-term unemployed workers is ringing alarm bells

Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. When Anna Whitlock was let go from her ...
LAist

Hiring slows in December to end the weakest year of job growth since the pandemic

Hiring remained anemic in December, closing out the weakest year for job growth since the beginning of the pandemic. U.S. employers added just 50,000 jobs last month, according to a report Friday from ...

Looking for a New Job? Ask Someone You Barely Know

A new study of data from 20 million LinkedIn users reveals why it's important to get out of your job-seeking bubble ...
Forbes

What To Expect From The Job Market As A Job Seeker In 2025

The U.S. job market is undergoing a remarkable transformation, shaped by technological advancements, green initiatives, and fundamental shifts in work arrangements. Unlike the gradual evolution of ...
CCJ

Trucking employment stabilizes near pre-pandemic levels despite recent job losses

The trucking industry is shedding jobs as it adjusts to post-pandemic economic conditions and political turmoil. Latest data from Bureau of Labor and Statistics showed that the transportation sector ...