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Layoffs Just Hit a 57-Year Low, So Why Does the Job Market Feel So Brutal

Jobless claims fell to 187,000, a 57-year low, yet hiring is frozen and the market feels brutal. Here is why layoffs are down but jobs are so hard to find.

July 27, 2026Read Article

News

Shein's Hong Kong IPO Puts Its Garment Workers in the Spotlight

Shein's 2026 Hong Kong IPO filing renews scrutiny of the garment workers behind fast fashion, from 75-hour weeks to piece-rate pay. Here is what it means.

July 27, 2026Read Article

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OpenAI's Georgia Data Center and the Jobs It Will Actually Create

OpenAI's Project Camellia in Georgia is a multibillion-dollar 3.2 GW data center creating 400 permanent jobs. What the construction and permanent split means for you.

July 24, 2026Read Article

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Amazon Workers on Federal Aid Tripled Since 2020 and Delivery Apps Rank Worse

A GAO report found Amazon worker Medicaid and SNAP enrollment nearly tripled since 2020. What benefit-reliance data tells you before you accept an offer.

July 24, 2026Read Article

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Office Attendance Hits 80%, Passing Pre-Pandemic Levels

Peak office use hit 80%, topping the 65-75% pre-pandemic norm. Here is what the return-to-office surge means for your commute, flexibility, and next job.

July 22, 2026Read Article

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H-1B Cap for 2027 Fills Early, What It Signals About Tech Hiring Demand

H-1B hit its 2027 cap of 65,000 plus 20,000 master's slots, with Amazon, Apple, Google and Meta among top filers. Here is what it signals for tech hiring.

July 22, 2026Read Article

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Remote Work Rose to 35 Percent in 2025 as Return-to-Office Mandates Stalled

Remote work rose to 35% of US employees in 2025 even as return-to-office mandates spread. Here is where the flexible jobs are and how to negotiate for them.

July 21, 2026Read Article

Economy

China's Slowest Growth in Three Years and What It Signals for Job Seekers

China's economy grew just 4.3% in Q2 2026, the slowest in three years. Here is what the slowdown means for global hiring, factory jobs, and your career.

July 20, 2026Read Article

Jobs

142 Worker Protests Hit 42 States in a Single Day, Here Is What Is Driving It

On July 18, HumansFirst organized 142 protests across 42 US states against the data center buildout. Here is what is driving the labor and jobs demands.

July 20, 2026Read Article

Jobs

The Best States to Get Educated, Trained, and Hired in America in 2026

Colorado has the most educated workforce with 28% holding a bachelor's degree, but the best states to get trained and hired in 2026 may surprise you.

July 20, 2026Read Article

China

China's Record Exports Leave 12.7 Million Graduates Chasing Too Few Jobs in 2026

China's exports hit a record $3.75 trillion in early 2026, yet youth unemployment near 16% and 12.7 million graduates reveal a two-speed economy for workers.

July 18, 2026Read Article

Labor Market

Job Hugging Cracks as Nearly 50% of Workers Eye the Exit in 2026

Nearly 50% of US workers plan to job hunt within six months, up from 38%, as hiring thaws and job hugging cracks. Here is what the 2026 shift means for you.

July 18, 2026Read Article

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