U.S. manufacturers are projected to leave 2.1 million jobs unfilled by 2030. In a 2021 study, the Manufacturing Institute estimated that gap could cost the economy $1 trillion in that year alone. In construction, the Associated Builders and Contractors earlier this year projected the industry...
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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
“The Schedule Shock: How Unstable Hours Turn Paychecks Into Guesswork” is the May 2026 edition of the Wage to Wallet Index, a PYMNTS Intelligence and WorkWhile collaboration. The report examines how unstable work schedules affect income stability, household finances and career mobility among Labor Economy...
Side hustles have moved from optional income enhancers to a routine feature of household financial management, reflecting a labor market where steady pay is no longer assured. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
June 25, 2026
For many hourly workers, the most useful financial tool may not be a bigger paycheck, but a clearer view of when that paycheck will arrive and how large it will be. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]
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....
May 15, 2026
Side hustles have moved from optional income enhancers to a routine feature of household financial management, reflecting a labor market where steady pay is no longer assured. Get the Full...
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...
February 04, 2026
January was a “lackluster month for hiring,” as the private sector added 22,000 jobs, ADP said in a Wednesday (Feb. 4) press release announcing its January ADP National Employment Report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]
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...
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...
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...
