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Live Market Data · BLS JOLTS
Retail trade job openings
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, JOLTS · last 24 months · methodology
Live Market Data · BLS CES
Avg hourly earnings — Trade/Transport/Utilities
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CES · last 24 months · methodology
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Latest News(30)
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Bed Bath & Beyond’s new concept takes a page from original format↗
The Children’s Place shakes up leadership amid bankruptcy rumors↗
Under Armour to sell more full-price product at outlet stores↗
Reformation implements new AI planning tool, helping in-stock rates↗
As Barbie stumbles, Mattel cuts forecast ahead of the holidays↗
OHG Brands appoints Dunkin’ vet as COO↗
The Weekly Closeout: What’s next for CVS retail and Canada Goose net loss widens↗
How Wendy’s CEO plans to revive beleaguered burger chain↗
Foot Locker puts employees front and center in its holiday campaign↗
Long-form Analysis(190)
See all →165,000 Jobs vs. 59,000 Expected: What the October Report Means for Your Q4 Pipeline
The October 2026 jobs report beat the Wall Street consensus by nearly 3x. Here is the sector breakdown and what it means for your Q4 hiring strategy.
Nov 7, 2026 · BlueLine Research
Layoffs Are Permanent Now. Your Sourcing Strategy Should Reflect That.
72% of US business leaders expect layoffs in the next year. When restructuring is routine, your sourcing playbook has to change.
Nov 6, 2026 · BlueLine Research
ADP October 2026: 86,000 Jobs Added, But the Number Recruiters Should Have Is 4.8%
Private employers added 86,000 jobs in October, above analyst consensus. The more actionable figure from ADP's report: job-changers earned 4.8% base wage growth versus 3.0% for stayers.
Nov 5, 2026 · BlueLine Research
September JOLTS: Quits Hit a 20-Month High. This Time It's Not a Blip.
The quit rate jumped from 1.9% to 2.1% in September, the biggest monthly increase since May 2023. After three months of a frozen labor market, the signal looks real.
Nov 4, 2026 · BlueLine Research
Today's Election Won't Fix What's Actually Wrong With Hiring
The midterms are here and hiring managers are waiting for clarity. The data shows the freeze has nothing to do with who wins.
Nov 3, 2026 · BlueLine Research
The Election Pause Ends Tomorrow. Your Q4 Window Is Already Closing.
28% of companies froze hiring decisions pending election results. The election is tomorrow. Here is what smart recruiters do in the 72 hours after polls close, before the holiday window shuts.
Nov 2, 2026 · BlueLine Research
Job Postings Recovered. Posted Wages Didn't. What October's Labor Market Data Means for Q4.
Indeed's October Job Postings Index hit 103.8, barely 3.8% above the 2020 baseline. Posted wages are growing at 2.4% while inflation runs at 3.7%. The recovery is real but uneven.
Nov 1, 2026 · BlueLine Research
The 'Prepare for AI' Restructuring Is Here. American Express Just Showed Recruiters How It Works.
AmEx cut roughly 3,800 jobs on October 23 explicitly to 'prepare for AI' -- not because AI already replaced them. This prospective model is different, and more of your clients are running it.
Oct 31, 2026 · BlueLine Research
The Pay Table Has Flipped: Banks and Healthcare Now Outpay Tech for Software Engineers
Randstad's October 2026 research finds banks paying 13% more and healthcare firms paying 17% more than tech companies for software engineers. For the first time in a decade, non-tech wins on comp.
Oct 30, 2026 · BlueLine Research
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