#job-market-trends
#job-market-trends

Layoffs are actually on the decline in 2026-but not in the tech industry

Tech layoffs in 2026 are at their highest year-to-date level since 2023, driven primarily by AI investments, while overall economy-wide layoffs have declined significantly compared to 2025.

fromFuturism

1 week ago

Tech Workers, Long Treated Like Aristocracy, Are Now Human Waste

Tech hiring is shrinking, entry-level opportunities are declining, and restructuring and layoffs are projected to intensify in 2026.

Business

Layoffs are actually on the decline in 2026-but not in the tech industry

Tech layoffs in 2026 are at their highest year-to-date level since 2023, driven primarily by AI investments, while overall economy-wide layoffs have declined significantly compared to 2025.

Is Freelancing Still Profitable In 2026? Here's How To Stay Competitive

Freelancing remains profitable, but competition and AI-driven automation reduce opportunities for routine work, increasing demand for skilled specialists who price by value.

fromComputerworld

2 weeks ago

Here's one career emerging from the AI shift: 'forward-deployed engineers'

Forward-deployed engineers are being hired to help non-tech organizations deploy reliable AI systems with measurable customer outcomes.

2 weeks ago

It's not just women falling behind at work. This group is, too.

The jobs report last week offered a more sunny outlook than expected, with an uptick of 115,000 jobs in April; the unemployment rate also held steady at 4.3%. The data also, however, points to a more nuanced story about a broader shift in the labor force. Last month, the number of men who were working or actively looking for a job fell to the lowest figure seen in decades, with the exception of an anomalous dip during the early months of the pandemic. That means a third of men have dropped out of the workforce as of April.

Women

2 weeks ago

Jensen Huang's message to electricians and plumbers: 'This is your time,' as AI buildout leads to soaring demand for skilled trades | Fortune

AI infrastructure demand is driving strong growth in skilled trades, making electricians, plumbers, iron workers, and builders lucrative options for new graduates.

Higher education

fromEntrepreneur

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Small Businesses Are Hiring Close to a Milllion Recent College Graduates This Year

Small businesses are projected to hire 974,000 recent grads in 2026, reflecting a shift in job types and demand for digital skills.

Philosophy

AI is opening doors for philosophy majors

Philosophy majors are increasingly being recruited by AI companies to address ethical challenges and shape machine behavior, often with high salaries.

fromSilicon Canals

1 month ago

The rise of the generalist - Silicon Canals

39% of core skills will change by 2030, emphasizing the value of generalist skills over specialist credentials.

Marketing tech

1 month ago

Why are designers, engineers, and product managers in a 'three-way standoff'?

The design job market is experiencing uncertainty as demand for product managers rises, raising concerns about the impact of AI on designer roles.

Worried about AI job cuts? It might be time to move to Europe, where companies are planning to hiring more-not less-workers thanks to AI | Fortune

AI-adopting companies are more likely to hire than cut jobs, with AI-intensive firms growing headcounts about 4% more than non-adopters.

The unexpected 92,000 drop in payrolls is a clue we might be reading the AI jobs narrative all wrong | Fortune

Companies are cutting jobs to offset massive AI spending rather than because AI is replacing workers, suggesting the job loss narrative may be backwards.

fromEntrepreneur

Why 2026 is the Perfect Time to Start a Business

According to the Registered Agents Inc. December Business Formation Report, more than 5.9 million new businesses were formed in 2025, an 8% increase over 2024 nationwide. And sure, it's easy to point to the usual heavy hitters, states like Florida and Texas, which posted another standout year and outperformed 2024 month after month.

Startup companies

Want to avoid the resume black hole? Do this

Job applicants face a 0.4% success rate due to selective hiring, workforce upskilling priorities, AI-generated resume homogeneity, and the need for immediate value contribution to organizations.

fromEntrepreneur

43% of Workers Want Career Changes But Most Won't Leave Jobs

43% of workers want career changes due to AI concerns and work-life balance issues, but only 2% actually quit, creating a 'job hugging' phenomenon driven by AI-induced uncertainty.

fromBusiness Insider

3 months ago

Workers from Amazon, Meta, Google, and Microsoft share why they quit without a new job lined up

Despite a challenging job market, some Big Tech employees quit without lined-up positions, prioritizing fulfillment, career pivots, and long-term agency over financial security.

Business

4 months ago

The company Americans say is the best place to work in 2026 isn't who you think

Crew Carwash and In‑N-Out Burger ranked first and second on Glassdoor's 2026 best places to work, despite widespread focus on AI employers.

fromBlack Enterprise

4 months ago

Almost 40% Of Black Professionals Don't Know How To Stand Out In Today's Job Market - Check Out Tips To Help

As U.S. job growth in 2025 reached its lowest point since the pandemic in 2020, Blacks have been hit extra hard. Their discharges stem from rollbacks in the federal government, DEI pullbacks, and large layoffs in areas such as education, health services and social assistance. Now, nearly two-thirds of Blacks in the U.S. are looking for a new job in 2026. Yet, 75% feel unprepared for the job search ahead.

Careers

fromZDNET

4 months ago

Need a new job? These AI roles are the fastest growing in the US, says LinkedIn

AI occupations rank among the fastest-growing US jobs, led by AI engineer, AI consultant/strategist, and AI/ML researcher driving strong employer demand.

Higher education