The labor market is becoming increasingly inhospitable in the United States, as demand for workers continues to wane and job postings are at their lowest levels since the pandemic.

The brief US government shutdown has delayed the official jobs report for January, but the first look at hiring activity in the private sector showed that employment gains sputtered to start the year.

You have /3 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Forty-five percent of employers consider the job market to be “fair,” and they are projecting a 1 ...

The labor market slowed sharply in recent months. The labor market slowed sharply this summer, leaving job applicants with fewer places to turn for a new position. Employers added an average of about ...

The government shutdown has delayed the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ jobs report, but private data suggests the market remains challenging, though there are a few bright spots for job seekers. In the ...

Friday's jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated job growth slowed in May. Friday's jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated job growth slowed in May.Getty ...

Are entry-level jobs going away? If you’ve been job hunting lately, it might feel like they are. Once, new graduates could find jobs that required little to no prior experience, allowing them to build ...

To join the CNBC Technology Executive Council, go to cnbccouncils.com/tec Postings for entry-level jobs in the U.S. overall have declined about 35% since January 2023 ...

American employers added jobs at a subdued pace in December, capping a year in which the U.S. labor market lost considerable momentum. Outside of the two most recent recessions, 2025 saw the lowest ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Curiosity expert improving engagement, innovation, and productivity. Hiring should not feel like an endless struggle, but too ...