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ADP reported U.S. businesses added 122,000 jobs in May 2026, the largest increase in 16 months and above expectations. Education and health services led with 57,000 jobs. April's figure was revised down to 105,000. The report precedes the Labor Department's nonfarm payrolls report.
Ontario's labour force shrank by 71,300 people (0.8%) in Q1 2026, the steepest decline since records began in 1976 excluding pandemic lockdowns. The province lost 52,900 jobs after adding 58,900 in Q4 2025, with youth unemployment rising to 15.9%. Major losses hit manufacturing, science, retail, and hospitality.
This commentary defines and analyzes the phenomenon of 'doomjobbing', where job seekers compulsively apply to roles that do not align with their goals. It argues that this behavior, driven by job market uncertainty and dopamine hits from scrolling, leads to frustration, rejection, and a lack of career direction, urging more purposeful applications.
This commentary argues that while overall layoffs in the US have fallen, certain popular sectors like construction and transportation are experiencing higher-than-average layoff rates due to cyclical factors and economic pressures. It suggests that the accessibility of these industries makes them more volatile and less stable for workers.
A New York Fed study finds remote work is the main cause of rising unemployment among recent college graduates, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the post-pandemic increase. The unemployment rate for young grads in remotable jobs rose 1 percentage point from 2017-2019 to 2022-2024, while older workers saw a slight decline. New data shows the rate for graduates under 29 averaged 3.7% between 2022 and 2025, up 20% from pre-pandemic levels.
The eurozone unemployment rate remained at 6.3% in April 2026, with the number of unemployed falling by 84,000 from March. The steady rate comes amid heightened uncertainty from the war in Iran.
The commentary questions whether the US jobs market can remain resilient amid escalating conflict with Iran. It argues that geopolitical risks, including potential oil price spikes and supply chain disruptions, could undermine employment gains, suggesting the market may not be as immune as assumed.
This article presents a list of high-paying jobs that do not require a bachelor's degree, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data. It argues that careers such as air traffic controller and diagnostic medical sonographer offer six-figure salaries with associate degrees or high school diplomas, providing viable alternatives to traditional four-year degrees.