Payroll May 7, 2026
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Creep Up After Falling Near Decades Low
Initial claims rose by 10,000 to 200,000 in the week ended May 2, according to Labor Department data released Thursday.
Payroll May 1, 2026
U.S. Jobless Claims Sink to 189,000, Lowest Since 1969
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits plunged to the lowest level in decades, a sign that job-cut announcements have not yet meaningfully translated into layoffs.
Payroll April 16, 2026
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 207,000, Signaling Low Layoffs
Initial claims decreased by 11,000 to 207,000 in the week ended April 11, marking the biggest one-week drop since February, according to Labor Department data released Thursday.
Payroll April 8, 2026
Study: 72% of Employees Believe RTO is a ‘Stealth Layoff’ Tool
According to a new study from Enhancv, a majority of U.S. workers no longer believe management’s "culture-building" narrative. Instead, they view return-to-office policies as a calculated financial move.
Payroll April 1, 2026
U.S. Job Openings Fell in February, Hiring Slowest Since 2020
U.S. job openings fell and hiring slowed to the weakest since 2020 in February, pointing to cooler labor demand before the war in Iran triggered additional uncertainty.
Technology April 1, 2026
Oracle Cuts Thousands of Jobs in Latest Sign of Tough Times for Tech Industry
Software giant Oracle on Tuesday started laying off workers as it looks to rein in costs and double down on artificial intelligence.
Payroll March 25, 2026
Study Exposes Repeat Layoffs Across U.S. Tech Companies
From 2023–2025, 1,031 U.S.-based tech companies recorded at least one layoff event.
Payroll March 14, 2026
U.S. Job Openings Broadly Picked Up in January, Layoffs Fell
Available positions increased to 6.95 million from 6.55 million in December, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out March 13.
Small Business February 2, 2026
Top 5 Skills to Start a Business After a Layoff in 2026
As the "forever layoff" era continues, an expert reveals several ways employees can turn a job loss into entrepreneurial success.
Payroll January 13, 2026
Half of Workers Predict Rising Layoffs in 2026; One-Third Fear for Their Job Security
The new 2026 Job Predictions Report shows how workers view the job market, hiring trends, and their own career stability heading into the new year.
Payroll January 8, 2026
U.S. Job Openings Decline to Lowest Level in More Than a Year
The number of available positions decreased to 7.15 million in November from a downwardly revised 7.45 million in the prior month, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Wednesday.
Payroll January 8, 2026
69% of Employees Think ‘AI Layoffs’ Are Just an Excuse
New research by INTOO reveals an American workforce increasingly shaped by economic uncertainty, automation (recent or potential), and skepticism toward leadership decision-making.