Job Market

Jobs reports, unemployment data and labour-market trends.

Job MarketOct 1, 2026

September Job Cuts Hit 43,281, Lowest for the Month Since 2022

US employers announced 43,281 job cuts in September 2026, the fewest for the month since 2022, while September hiring plans were the lowest since 2011.

Job MarketOct 1, 2026

Jovens nem-nem caem para 22,4% no Brasil, aponta OCDE

Taxa de jovens nem-nem de 18 a 24 anos caiu de 26,8% para 22,4% entre 2016 e 2024, diz relatório da OCDE. Veja os dados e o que muda para quem busca emprego.

Job MarketSep 30, 2026

South Africa Loses 95,000 Formal Jobs in a Year: Stats SA

Stats SA's Q2 2026 QES shows formal jobs fell by 14,000 in the quarter and 95,000 over the year, led by manufacturing. See which sectors cut and which hired.

Job MarketSep 30, 2026

ADP: Private Employers Added 90,000 Jobs in September

Private employers added 90,000 jobs in September, beating forecasts, ADP says. See which sectors hired, how pay changed and what it means for job seekers.

Job MarketSep 29, 2026

Job Openings Fall to 7.08 Million in August as Layoffs Stay Low

US job openings slipped to 7.08 million in August, below forecasts, while layoffs eased and hiring held near 5.2 million. Here is what it means for job seekers.

Job MarketSep 26, 2026

Women Hold 44% of South African Jobs: 2026 Guide

Women hold 44 of every 100 South African jobs. See the sectors with the highest and lowest female representation and practical career steps.

Job MarketSep 25, 2026

South Africa Youth Unemployment Hits 47.4% in 2026

South Africa’s youth unemployment rate rose to 47.4% in Q2 2026. Here is what changed, which sectors added jobs and how young jobseekers can respond.

Job MarketSep 25, 2026

Botswana Livestock Census 2026: Jobs and Skills Guide

Botswana’s 2025 Agricultural Census shows cattle numbers fell 6.1% over ten years, while goats and sheep increased. Here is what the provisional data means for livestock careers and skills.

Job MarketSep 24, 2026

UK Job Vacancies at 702,000: What Jobseekers Need (2026)

The latest ONS vacancy estimate is 702,000. Here is what changed, why the quarterly fall needs context, and how UK jobseekers can use the data.

Job MarketSep 24, 2026

South Africa’s 1 Million Jobs Plan: What It Means

South Africa’s government-business partnership aims to support one million additional jobs by 2030. Here is what the target means for job seekers.

Job MarketSep 23, 2026

US Jobless Claims Fall to 196,000: What It Means (2026)

The latest U.S. weekly unemployment-claims report shows fewer initial claims. Here is how to read the data without mistaking it for a hiring forecast.

Job MarketSep 23, 2026

Botswana Budget Outlook: What It Means for Jobs in 2026

Botswana sharply reduced its 2026/27 deficit forecast. Here is what the change may—and may not—mean for workers, contractors and job seekers.