Labor news and trends

Haver Analytics Says Unemployment Claims Rose ‘Marginally’ at End of September
Market Conditions // October 06, 2025

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US Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Job Openings Drop
Economy // July 29, 2025

The U.S. labor market maintained stability in June, though signals of cooling are emerging amid shifting sectoral dynamics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

WorkWhile Reinvents Hourly Work With AI-Powered Labor Platform
Payroll // June 30, 2025

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GDP Shows Consumer Resilience Under Pressure as CEOs Eye Recession
Economy // May 29, 2025

Tariffs are in limbo. GDP is shrinking. CEOs are pessimistic. And consumers are caught in the middle of all the uncertainty, buffeted by rising prices and an uncertain employment picture. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Spending Caution Sets In as Consumers Weigh Economic Outlook

January 29, 2025
The state and stability of one’s job — and by extension, earnings prospects — lies at the heart of consumers’ confidence over their own financial condition, both in the present and in the future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Eye Job Changes as Labor Market Shows Strength

December 06, 2024
It’s a natural reflex, part of human nature: When the pressure’s on, we look to a solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Mixed Economic Signals: Strong Jobs Report, but Declining Confidence

October 07, 2024
Monday (Oct. 7) marked a double dose of economic data that provided a continued diet of mixed signals. First up, the Federal Reserve’s latest data on consumer credit showed an overall...

Paytronix’s New CEO Says Restaurants Can Close Service Gap With AI Analytics

July 24, 2023
As restaurants struggle with ongoing labor challenges, technology can help those with less experienced staff offer the kind of personalized service that many customers expect, according to new Paytronix CEO...

Quick Reads
BLS to Release September Employment Data on Nov. 20

November 14, 2025
September employment data that was delayed by the government shutdown is set to be released next week, but October data may never be released. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

Haver Analytics Says Unemployment Claims Rose ‘Marginally’ at End of September

October 06, 2025
Haver Analytics reported calculated that unemployment claims in the United States rose marginally during the last week of September. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

US Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Job Openings Drop

July 29, 2025
The U.S. labor market maintained stability in June, though signals of cooling are emerging amid shifting sectoral dynamics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Initial Claims for Unemployment Fall by 9,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable

April 17, 2025
The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance in the U.S. fell by 9,000 during the week ended Saturday (April 12), signaling a stable labor market. Get the Full Story...