Employment news and trends

Apollo Economist Says AI Affecting Wages More Than Employment
Artificial Intelligence // August 23, 2026

Artificial intelligence is affecting the labor market, though not in the way people might think. That’s according to Torsten Slok, Apollo Global Management’s chief economist, who told Bloomberg News on Saturday (Aug. 22) that the impact of AI can be seen on weaker wage growth...

Goldman Finds Entry-Level Workers More Vulnerable to AI Displacement
Economy // August 19, 2026

New Goldman Sachs research suggests industries with greater artificial intelligence (AI) exposure could be rethinking their hiring options. The impact of AI varies according to industry and levels of seniority, the banking giant said in the report “Global Economics Comment: Is AI Impacting Global Labor...

The New Confidence Gap: Secure at Work, Stressed About Money
Consumer Finance // June 10, 2026

Stable employment has long been viewed as the primary pathway to financial security. The Wage to Wallet Index suggests that equation is beginning to break down for millions of Americans. According to the report, done in collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence, WorkWhile and Ingo Payments, Labor...

Conference Board Says Easier Hiring Signals Upcoming Labor Market Weakness
Economy // June 08, 2026

The labor market remains resilient, though there were signs in May that employment may decrease in the coming months, The Conference Board said in a Monday (June 8) press release. The potential change was signaled by The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI), which declined...

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The New Confidence Gap: Secure at Work, Stressed About Money

June 10, 2026
Stable employment has long been viewed as the primary pathway to financial security. The Wage to Wallet Index suggests that equation is beginning to break down for millions of Americans. According to the report, done in collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence, WorkWhile and Ingo Payments, Labor Economy workers — the roughly 60 million Americans earning $50,000 […]

The Hidden Driver of Consumer Spending Isn’t Income. It’s Mobility

February 24, 2026
Job security has long been treated as the cornerstone of financial stability, yet new data suggest that security without mobility can narrow economic choices rather than expand them. The “Wage...

Stable Jobless Rate Masks Rise in Side Gigs and Involuntary Part-Time Work

February 11, 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ January employment report, released Wednesday (Feb. 11), delivered the kind of headline that suggests calm. Payrolls rose by 130,000 and the unemployment rate held at...

Fed Beige Book Shows Consumers Resilient Despite Uncertainty

January 15, 2026
The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book strikes a cautiously upbeat tone, pointing to modest economic gains across much of the country even as businesses and consumers navigate higher costs, tighter...

Quick Reads
Verizon Targets AI Skills Gap With $70 Million Training Initiative

September 23, 2026
Verizon said it is spending $70 million to teach artificial intelligence (AI) skills to American workers and businesses. AI Skills for America, announced by the telecom company on Wednesday (Sept. 23), is designed for job seekers, small businesses, early career professionals and displaced workers. “Strengthening the American economy starts with making sure every individual has […]

Apollo Economist Says AI Affecting Wages More Than Employment

August 23, 2026
Artificial intelligence is affecting the labor market, though not in the way people might think. That’s according to Torsten Slok, Apollo Global Management’s chief economist, who told Bloomberg News on...

Goldman Finds Entry-Level Workers More Vulnerable to AI Displacement

August 19, 2026
New Goldman Sachs research suggests industries with greater artificial intelligence (AI) exposure could be rethinking their hiring options. The impact of AI varies according to industry and levels of seniority,...

Conference Board Says Easier Hiring Signals Upcoming Labor Market Weakness

June 08, 2026
The labor market remains resilient, though there were signs in May that employment may decrease in the coming months, The Conference Board said in a Monday (June 8) press release....