Unemployment among college grads surpasses overall joblessness rate in US
Young college graduates are facing the toughest job market in more than a decade, with unemployment for degree holders ages 22 to 27 outpacing the national rate, according to new data.
Young college graduates are facing the toughest job market in more than a decade, with unemployment for degree holders ages 22 to 27 outpacing the national rate, according to new data.
Microsoft plans 'substantial' job cuts across Xbox division
Gaming executives are reportedly under pressure to boost financial performance following a $69B Activision Blizzard deal.
Gaming executives are reportedly under pressure to boost financial performance following a $69B Activision Blizzard deal.
Spirit Halloween to hire 50,000 workers for the upcoming season
Spirit Halloween is hiring thousands of seasonal workers for more than 1,500 stores in 2025. Here's what to know.
Spirit Halloween is hiring thousands of seasonal workers for more than 1,500 stores in 2025. Here's what to know.
Bumble to lay off 30% of global workforce
They layoffs will impact about 240 positions.
They layoffs will impact about 240 positions.
Trump responds to GOP senator's push to bump minimum wage to $15 an hour
President Donald Trump has expressed uncertainty about Sen. Josh Hawley's bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour, noting its impact on business.
President Donald Trump has expressed uncertainty about Sen. Josh Hawley's bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour, noting its impact on business.
Arizona Department of Economic Security says 500 jobs will be cut
AZDES says the cuts are due to the elimination of federal grants supporting unemployment insurance, and the federal government shifting costs to the states.
AZDES says the cuts are due to the elimination of federal grants supporting unemployment insurance, and the federal government shifting costs to the states.
Paramount slashes jobs as streaming wars intensify
Paramount said it is focused on "reducing our headcount in finance, legal, technology and other support functions."
Paramount said it is focused on "reducing our headcount in finance, legal, technology and other support functions."
Nearly 25% of Americans are 'functionally unemployed,' study finds
A new study found that nearly a quarter of Americans are “functionally unemployed." Here’s what that means.
A new study found that nearly a quarter of Americans are “functionally unemployed." Here’s what that means.
US layoffs spike nearly 50% as DOGE-driven cuts take center stage
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Jobless claims at highest since Oct. 2024
A new report shows first-time claims for jobless benefits rose more than expected last week. Labor department data shows roughly 247,000 people filed for initial unemployment insurance last week. That's well above economists' expectations, and it's the highest weekly tally in eight months.
A new report shows first-time claims for jobless benefits rose more than expected last week. Labor department data shows roughly 247,000 people filed for initial unemployment insurance last week. That's well above economists' expectations, and it's the highest weekly tally in eight months.
Procter & Gamble cutting up to 7,000 jobs amid tariffs, consumer uncertainty
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
Disney cuts hundreds of TV and film jobs amid streaming expansion
The layoffs affect marketing, casting and corporate operations as Disney expands ESPN's streaming platform.
The layoffs affect marketing, casting and corporate operations as Disney expands ESPN's streaming platform.
Walmart to lay off 1,500 employees after announcing price hikes
Walmart is restructuring its operations and cutting about 1,500 jobs as part of its new plan.
Walmart is restructuring its operations and cutting about 1,500 jobs as part of its new plan.
CVS staff get perks like beach days and donuts for hitting vaccine goals: Report
CVS is reportedly offering staff rewards like bonuses and pizza parties to increase vaccination rates, amid slowing demand and growing public skepticism.
CVS is reportedly offering staff rewards like bonuses and pizza parties to increase vaccination rates, amid slowing demand and growing public skepticism.
Nearly half of Gen Z admits to lying on job applications, survey finds
New survey data indicates that one in four job applicants has lied, exaggerated or provided inaccurate information on their applications in some way, shape or form — and Gen Z leads the trend.
New survey data indicates that one in four job applicants has lied, exaggerated or provided inaccurate information on their applications in some way, shape or form — and Gen Z leads the trend.
Nissan increases job cuts to 20K by 2027
The Japanese automaker aims to save $3.4 billion by 2027 amid financial losses and concerns over President Donald Trump's tariffs.
The Japanese automaker aims to save $3.4 billion by 2027 amid financial losses and concerns over President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Microsoft to lay off about 3% of its workforce
Microsoft announced a round of layoffs this week that will affect thousands of employees.
Microsoft announced a round of layoffs this week that will affect thousands of employees.
Here's how many workers McDonald's intends to hire this summer
McDonald's called the move "one of its biggest hiring pushes in years."
McDonald's called the move "one of its biggest hiring pushes in years."
Panasonic cutting 10K jobs from its workforce: What to know
Panasonic said the cuts would take place in fiscal year 2026.
Panasonic said the cuts would take place in fiscal year 2026.
National Nurses Week: Best states for nurses revealed in new study
A new study suggests that nursing continues to be one of the most rewarding and stable career paths in the United States. Here’s which state topped the list.
A new study suggests that nursing continues to be one of the most rewarding and stable career paths in the United States. Here’s which state topped the list.