Jobs news and trends

New Data Shows AI Anxiety Moving From the Front Office to the Front Lines
Consumer Insights // April 24, 2026

“The Resilience Deficit: Labor Workers in an Automated Economy,” the April 2026 edition of the “Wage to Wallet Index,” is a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence, WorkWhile and Ingo Payments. It examines how artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping the economic and job outlooks for lower-income...

Labor Department Proposes Unified Joint Employer Standard
Regulation // April 22, 2026

The Department of Labor has proposed a rule clarifying joint employer status under federal wage and hour laws, saying the proposal would make it simpler for employers to comply with the laws and for employees to understand their rights. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Continuing Unemployment Claims Dip to Nearly 2-Year Low
Economy // March 26, 2026

The American labor market remains steady despite some recent high-profile layoffs. 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 Today. By completing...

CFOs Say AI Less of a Threat to Highly Skilled Workers
artificial intelligence // March 24, 2026

The past few weeks have seen numerous headlines about AI-related job cuts. 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 Today. By...

Interviews & Exclusives
Platforms Let Workers Chase the Best Price for Their Time

March 13, 2026
Explore more conversations like this on the PYMNTS Podcast page 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 Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to […]

Job Losses Set to Test Consumer Confidence and Spending

March 06, 2026
The latest labor market figures delivered an unexpected turn, with payrolls shrinking in February and the unemployment rate ticking higher, raising new questions about whether consumer confidence and spending power...

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. Get the...

Labor Economy Sentiment Falls Even as Broader Consumer Confidence Rises

January 27, 2026
The job market’s surface calm is masking deeper instability, and for millions of hourly workers, that uncertainty is already reshaping how, and how much, they spend. Get the Full Story...

Quick Reads
Nvidia CEO Says AI Job Automation Doesn’t Equal Job Losses

May 05, 2026
Nvidia’s CEO has reportedly dismissed fears that AI will replace the American worker. 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 Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Labor Department Proposes Unified Joint Employer Standard

April 22, 2026
The Department of Labor has proposed a rule clarifying joint employer status under federal wage and hour laws, saying the proposal would make it simpler for employers to comply with the...

Continuing Unemployment Claims Dip to Nearly 2-Year Low

March 26, 2026
The American labor market remains steady despite some recent high-profile layoffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

CFOs Say AI Less of a Threat to Highly Skilled Workers

March 24, 2026
The past few weeks have seen numerous headlines about AI-related job cuts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...