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  • Understanding January 2026 Job Growth: What It Means for You

    January’s Employment Report shows the U.S. added 130,000 jobs, lowering the unemployment rate to 4.3%. However, job growth is uneven, with increases mainly in health care and construction. While hiring remains strong, it’s more measured, reflecting a transition from rapid growth to steady expansion, emphasizing targeted skill development in the job market.

  • U.S. Job Market Shows Continued Weakness Even as Economy Grows

    The North American labor market shows signs of slowing, with the U.S. adding only 70,000 jobs in January 2026 and falling job openings, while Canada lost 25,000 jobs. Despite economic growth, hiring remains cautious, emphasizing the need for strategic job searching and adaptability among workers in an evolving landscape.

  • Canada’s Labour Market Softens as Job Losses Hit in January

    In January 2026, Canada experienced a decline of 24,800 jobs while the unemployment rate fell to 6.5%, signaling a complex labor market. Most job losses occurred in manufacturing and public administration, particularly in Ontario. Analysts suggest that fewer job seekers contributed to this decrease, indicating challenges in finding meaningful employment amidst mixed labor market signals.

  • U.S. Planned Layoffs Surge to Highest January Level Since 2009

    A recent survey indicates that planned U.S. layoffs surged to over 108,000 in January 2026, marking the highest total for that month in decades. Major companies such as UPS and Amazon are implementing significant cuts, highlighting a trend of corporate caution in response to economic uncertainty.

  • Greatness Always Has a First:

    The Super Bowl highlights not just victory, but important lessons on resilience in careers. Drake Maye’s debut showcased that greatness stems from learning through adversity, not a flawless performance. Professional growth involves setbacks, and achieving success requires individuals to respond positively to challenges, fostering character and persistence essential for progress.

  • A Job Within Itself

    Imani Bennett shares her experiences of job searching in today’s economy, likening it to a never-ending loop of rejection and exhaustion. She highlights the tedious application processes and multiple interview rounds that often yield no feedback. As a Black individual, she feels the persistent bias in hiring, yet remains determined to persevere despite the challenges.

  • Diary of a CEO founder says he hired someone with ‘zero’ work experience because she ‘thanked the security guard by name’ before the interview

    Steven Bartlett, the founder and host of The Diary of a CEO podcast, took a chance on an applicant with a virtually blank CV for that very reason.

  • December Employment Trends: Insights & Changes

    In December, employment remained stable with a negligible increase of 8,200 jobs, while the unemployment rate rose to 6.8%. Employment for those aged 55+ increased, but youth employment declined. Sectors like health care saw gains, while others like food services faced losses. Average hourly wages rose 3.4% year-over-year.

  • U.S. Job Growth Projections: 2024 to 2034

    The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment will rise from 170 million in 2024 to 175.2 million by 2034, reflecting a modest growth of 3.1 percent. This rate is significantly slower compared to the 13.0 percent growth observed during the previous decade from 2014 to 2024.

  • Private payrolls rose 41,000 in December, slightly below expectations, ADP says

    In January 2026, the job market showed growth primarily in services, with education and health adding 39,000 jobs, and leisure and hospitality contributing 24,000. However, losses occurred in professional services (29,000) and information services (12,000). Smaller companies with under 500 workers accounted for most job gains.