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Live Market Data · BLS CES
Avg hourly earnings — Trade/Transport/Utilities
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CES · last 24 months · methodology
Live Market Data · BLS JOLTS
Retail trade job openings
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, JOLTS · last 24 months · methodology
Recent Hiring Signals(1)
Latest News(30)
See all →Luxury Briefing: Private shopping is powering Toccin’s international expansion↗
The Nue Co. expects fragrance to reach 85% of sales as Ulta fuels growth↗
Sam’s Club takes Manhattan for wellness event with creators↗
‘The store is a lemonade stand’: Brands are lending their retail spaces to other brands for events↗
Glossy Pop Newsletter: Why Rare Beauty is taking a ‘story-first’ approach to celebrity ambassadors↗
Victoria’s Secret Pink’s Gen-Z-focused holiday strategy, with president Ali Dillon↗
Wonder tops $9B valuation, raises $650M↗
Marketplace Briefing: What’s driving a surge in Amazon sales for 3 startups↗
QVC Group nears bankruptcy exit with approved restructuring plan↗
Walmart touts some of its lowest back-to-school pricing since 2019↗
Long-form Analysis(86)
See all →Switching Jobs Pays 2% More Than Staying. Your Pitch Needs to Change.
ADP June data shows the financial premium for job-switching has shrunk to near a record low. The old 'make more money' pitch is broken. Here's what actually moves passive candidates in 2026.
Jul 17, 2026 · BlueLine Research
The Data Center Hiring Wave Has Left the Coast. Secondary Markets Are Next.
New Indeed Hiring Lab data shows data center job postings tripled since 2023 and are now consuming 10%+ of all job listings in Columbus, Reno, and Jackson -- competing directly with local employers for the same skilled workers.
Jul 16, 2026 · BlueLine Research
Small Businesses Stopped Raising Wages at the Worst Possible Moment
NFIB's June data shows small businesses cooling on compensation just as qualified applicant availability hits its lowest point since September 2024.
Jul 15, 2026 · BlueLine Research
The World Cup Was the Perfect Hiring Test. Employers Chose Overtime.
FIFA projected 185,000 full-time equivalent jobs. Leisure and hospitality lost 61,000 in June. The gap between those two numbers reveals how employers think about headcount in 2026.
Jul 14, 2026 · BlueLine Research
Senior Search Is at Its Most Productive Level Since 2022. Volume Hiring Still Isn't Back.
PageGroup's Q2 results show executive search up 15% and gross profit per recruiter at a 3-year high, while LinkedIn's hiring rate sits 22% below last year. The recruiting market has split.
Jul 13, 2026 · BlueLine Research
H1 2026: U.S. Layoffs Fell 40%. Tech Layoffs Rose 83%. Both Are True.
The first-half layoff data is out. The overall market is calmer than last year. The tech sector is not. Here's how to read both numbers at once.
Jul 12, 2026 · BlueLine Research
621 Corporate Recruiters Ranked AI Skills 14th. Communication Is Still King.
The GMAC 2026 Corporate Recruiters Survey of 621 respondents (53% Fortune 500) shows communication ranks first and AI proficiency ranks 14th, even as one in three employers replaces entry-level roles with AI.
Jul 11, 2026 · BlueLine Research
84% of Hiring Managers Are Confident About H2. 44% Can't Fill Their Open Roles.
A new Harris Poll survey finds employer confidence near its peak while unfilled positions hit a 3-year high. The slowing job market is not solving the qualified candidate problem.
Jul 10, 2026 · BlueLine Research
DOGE Is Over. Federal Agencies Are Hiring Again. And Now They Can Pay.
Federal job postings jumped 50% after DOGE's July 4 expiration. If you recruit cleared talent, tech workers, or healthcare professionals, the government just re-entered as a direct competitor.
Jul 8, 2026 · BlueLine Research
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