Americans are feeling increasingly hopeless about their employment prospects, new survey data showed Thursday.

Across industries, a recent LinkedIn survey found that 56% of Americans plan to look for a new job in 2026, which is roughly the same as 2025, although this year will present some challenges.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kara Dennison writes about careers, leadership, and the job market. Despite a lot of fear and uncertainty, the U.S. job market enjoyed a surprisingly smooth 2023, even amidst a fair ...

There was a time, not too long ago, when employers were in such a rush to hire workers that they were doing anything they could to make it easier for people to apply. That time has passed. Job hunting was becoming more miserable even before the pandemic ...

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Americans grew more worried about the job market in December even as anxieties over personal finances faded, while near-term inflation expectations increased, a report from the New York Federal Reserve showed on Wednesday.

Ford can’t fill this $160,000 mechanic job. CEO Jim Farley has said there are 5,000 open mechanic jobs at Ford dealerships, despite high pay for senior workers. Yet mechanics say the path to six figures is long and costly.

As Ohio’s job market continues to weaken, some analysts are raising concerns of a ripple effect and the potential for an even stronger economic slowdown. While Ohio’s unemployment rate dipped to 4.