Hiring

World of HR: Workers are holding on to jobs amid a tough labor market

Employers in Ireland are receiving fewer applications per open role, as workers opt for security and stability.

More than half of employers don’t plan to hire in Q1 2026, citing economic uncertainty

A new survey reports 16% of US employers plan staffing reductions for early next year, while 37% won’t make any hires.

Job growth stagnation and unemployment increase spark concerns, but experts caution jumping to conclusions

Disruptions to BLS’s work means we’ll have to wait for clearer jobs data.

After shutdown-driven delay, the latest JOLTS report revealed another mixed bag for the labor market

Job openings ticked up slightly in September and October, while hires continued to stagnate.

Employers expect to make few changes to hiring for early 2026

The US added 119,000 jobs in September, but labor market growth remains uneven

A more granular look by industry and unemployment reveals a mixed bag.

The government shutdown may be over, but don’t expect to see missing BLS data anytime soon

Employers can also anticipate disruptions to the critical data to continue into the new year.