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The American employment landscape is constantly changing. Keep up-to-date with the most recent trends with our Monthly Employment Update. Figures and statistics sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the American Staffing Association.
The unemployment rate changed a little at 4.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in health care and social assistance. Federal government continued to lose jobs.
In August, the number of long-term unemployed (those jobless for 27 weeks or more) increased by 385,000 for the year, to 1.9 million. The long-term unemployed accounted for 25.7 percent of all unemployed people.
In August, the labor force participation rate changed little by increasing to 62.3 percent.
Average hourly earnings for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls rose by 10 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $36.53 in August. Over the past 12 months, average hourly earnings have increased by 3.7 percent. In August, average hourly earnings of private-sector production and nonsupervisory employees rose by 12 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $31.46.
The number of people employed part time for economic reasons, at 4.7 million, changed little in August. These individuals would have preferred full-time employment but were working part time because their hours had been reduced, or they were unable to find full-time jobs.
In August, the number of people not in the labor force who currently want a job was little changed at 6.4 million. These individuals were not counted as unemployed because they were not actively looking for work during the 4 weeks preceding the survey or were unavailable to take a job.
Temporary help employment decreased to 1.57% of total nonfarm employment in August.
Temporary help jobs in August increased to 2.9%, seasonally adjusted, from last month.
Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in August (+22,000).
In August, employment continued to trend up in:
-healthcare (+31k)
-social assistance (+16k)
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Tech job postings have plunged since early 2022, with senior-level positions down 19% and standard/junior roles down 34% from pre-pandemic levels as of early 2025. Over 26,000 additional tech jobs were cut through early 2025, though layoffs are increasingly focused rather than panic-driven mass cuts.
Current Tech Market Landscape:
Senior Roles Down 19%: Standard/junior roles down 34% from pre-pandemic
Experience Requirements Rising: 5+ years required roles: 37% → 42%
Entry-Level Squeeze: Entry positions fell 46% → 40%
Early Career Challenges: Fewer entry points and reduced opportunities for career progression
Cascading Effects: Reduced job-hopping limits
Recovery Outlook & Adaptation Strategies
Market Recovery Indicators: Strategic Hiring Returns: Tech sector experiencing a rebound with highly selective and strategic hiring, prioritizing specialized talent with interdisciplinary skills
Sustained Interest: Tech job postings still accounted for 37% of applications from tech workers in June 2025, slightly above pre-decline levels
Future Positioning
Adapt to New Reality: Organizations embracing specialized, AI-integrated workflows while tech professionals focus on developing interdisciplinary skills and substantial experience to navigate the evolved landscape.