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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.

January 2025 Jobs Report: 143,000 Positions Added as Hiring Starts Year with Steady Growth

Feb 7, 2025 • 10 min read

Monthly Reports

January 2025 Jobs Report: 143,000 Positions Added as Hiring Starts Year with Steady Growth

U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs in January 2025 while unemployment fell to 4.0%. Job openings rose to 7.74 million, led by healthcare and retail sectors. Complete analysis of BLS Employment Situa…

January 2025 Layoffs Report: 49,795 Job Cuts Announced as Technology and Retail Lead Workforce Reductions

Jan 22, 2025 • 18 min read

Layoff Reports

January 2025 Layoffs Report: 49,795 Job Cuts Announced as Technology and Retail Lead Workforce Reductions

U.S. employers announced 49,795 job cuts in January 2025, led by technology (7,488) and retail (6,419) sectors. Meta cut 3,600 jobs. Complete analysis of workforce reductions vs. 143,000 jobs gained.