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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.

September 2025 Jobs Report: 119,000 Positions Added as August Revised to Job Loss, Unemployment Hits 4.4%

Nov 19, 2025 • 14 min read

Monthly Reports

September 2025 Jobs Report: 119,000 Positions Added as August Revised to Job Loss, Unemployment Hits 4.4%

The U.S. labor market added a surprising 119,000 jobs in September 2025 with unemployment rising to 4.4%, while August was revised from 22,000 jobs to a 4,000-job loss, the second monthly decline o…

September 2025 Layoffs Report: 54,000 Job Cuts as YTD Nears 950,000, Hiring Hits 16-Year Low

Oct 2, 2025 • 11 min read

Layoff Reports

September 2025 Layoffs Report: 54,000 Job Cuts as YTD Nears 950,000, Hiring Hits 16-Year Low

U.S. employers announced 54,064 layoffs in September 2025, down 37% from August. YTD: 946,426 (highest since 2020). But planned hiring fell to 204,939 YTD (lowest since 2009). AI cuts: 7,000 in Sep…

The Gen Z Entry-Level Crisis: How AI and Layoffs Are Closing Career Doors

Sep 15, 2025 • 14 min read

Industry Analysis

The Gen Z Entry-Level Crisis: How AI and Layoffs Are Closing Career Doors

A Stanford study reveals a 13% drop in entry-level job listings as AI reshapes the workforce. Nearly half of Gen Z workers believe their college degrees have been devalued.