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.
Private sector added 62K jobs in April, well below expectations, ADP says
Private sector job growth slowed sharply in April, with companies adding just 62,000 positions—well below expectations—as employers navigated economic uncertainty, according to ADP.
Private sector job growth slowed sharply in April, with companies adding just 62,000 positions—well below expectations—as employers navigated economic uncertainty, according to ADP.
These are the best and worst entry-level jobs in 2025
Whether you're joining the workforce for the first time or seeking a career change, here's a ranking of some of the best and worst entry-level roles in the job market.
Whether you're joining the workforce for the first time or seeking a career change, here's a ranking of some of the best and worst entry-level roles in the job market.
Delta Air Lines raising employee base pay for 4th consecutive year
Delta Air Lines is once again investing in its workforce with a 4% pay raise for most employees beginning June 1.
Delta Air Lines is once again investing in its workforce with a 4% pay raise for most employees beginning June 1.
UPS to cut 20,000 jobs, close some facilities
The delivery company said it expects to make the job cuts this year.
The delivery company said it expects to make the job cuts this year.
Trump executive order reinforces English-speaking rule for US truck drivers
President Trump signed an executive order Monday directing the enforcement of an existing federal law that requires commercial truck drivers to speak and read English, reinforcing a rule that has long been on the books but largely unenforced in recent years.
President Trump signed an executive order Monday directing the enforcement of an existing federal law that requires commercial truck drivers to speak and read English, reinforcing a rule that has long been on the books but largely unenforced in recent years.
ASU students remark on importance of pay, work culture as they enter workforce
FOX 10's Nicole Krasean headed over to ASU's Tempe campus on April 24 to hear more about what students are saying about the job market. She learned many value the job's culture over the pay.
FOX 10's Nicole Krasean headed over to ASU's Tempe campus on April 24 to hear more about what students are saying about the job market. She learned many value the job's culture over the pay.
ASU students highlight work culture over pay
On April 24, FOX 10's Nicole Krasean visited Arizona State University's Tempe campus to hear student opinions on the job market. She discovered that many students prioritize a job's culture over its salary.
On April 24, FOX 10's Nicole Krasean visited Arizona State University's Tempe campus to hear student opinions on the job market. She discovered that many students prioritize a job's culture over its salary.