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Deep dives on layoffs, hiring, and the economic signals shaping the workforce. All sourced, verified, and grounded in data... but also opinions.

February 2025 Jobs Report: 117,000 Positions Added as Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling

Mar 7, 2025 • 14 min read

Monthly Reports

February 2025 Jobs Report: 117,000 Positions Added as Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling

The U.S. labor market in February 2025 added 117,000 jobs (revised from initial 151,000), with the unemployment rate ticking up to 4.1% and job openings declining, signaling a gradual cooling trend.

February 2025 Layoffs Report: 172,000 Job Cuts Hit Highest Level Since 2020

Mar 6, 2025 • 11 min read

Layoff Reports

February 2025 Layoffs Report: 172,000 Job Cuts Hit Highest Level Since 2020

U.S. employers announced 172,000 layoffs in February 2025, surging 245% from January. Federal government led with 62,000 cuts via DOGE initiative. Retail announced 39,000, technology 15,000. Highest monthly total since July 2020.