The job market looks busy on the surface, but the signals underneath tell a more complicated story. 

New data from Indeed, Randstad, and ADP shows workers still pushing for higher pay, better benefits, and real flexibility, even as job postings with flexible hours have barely budged since late 2023. That gap explains why job searches feel harder, and timelines feel longer in an employer-leaning market.

Host Pete Newsome breaks down the growing AI divide holding many U.S. workers back. Most AI users save at least an hour a day, yet many employees still don’t see a personal upside. He shares how to turn AI into proof of value by tracking time saved, improving output, and translating results into concrete stories that strengthen interviews, reviews, and negotiations.

Pete also unpacks the widening perception gap between confident employers and cautious employees. When leadership expects growth, but teams feel uncertain, retention risk rises. Clear communication around priorities and progress matters more than ever. While ADP’s late-December hiring slowdown looks seasonal, January data will be the real test. Until then, the smartest move is focusing on what you control: broaden your search if flexibility matters, refresh your portfolio, and double down on skills that signal impact.

So here’s the question: in a market where workers want more but hiring hasn’t fully caught up, what would actually make you stay—or start looking?

Articles:
1. Randstad Workmonitor 2026: https://www.randstad.com/press/2026/randstad-releases-new-workmonitor-2026-report/
2. Indeed Workforce Insights Survey: https://www.hiringlab.org/2026/01/19/2025-indeed-workforce-insights-survey/
3. ADP NER Pulse: https://www.adpresearch.com/msm-ai-and-the-great-job-unbundling/

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Your skills may already be on the clock. In today’s video, host Pete Newsome connects new data from IBM, Indeed, and Monster to show how AI is reshaping jobs, why companies are hiring for mindset over static skills, and where employers are still adding workers at scale.

Pete starts with IBM’s Enterprise 2030 findings: executives say roles are becoming shorter-lived, more than half of today’s workforce will need reskilling by 2026, and adaptability is quickly overtaking technical expertise as the most valuable trait. Hiring is shifting toward people who can learn fast, think critically, and work alongside AI agents that increasingly handle execution across marketing, sales, IT, finance, and operations.

Next, he balances that future with Indeed’s hiring data. AI job postings are rising fast, but adoption remains heavily concentrated among the largest companies, while smaller employers fold AI into existing jobs without labeling it. That gap explains why AI feels everywhere in the headlines but uneven in real workplaces.

Finally, Pete grounds everything in Monster’s 2026 hiring trends. Healthcare, caregiving, retail, admin support, logistics, and skilled trades are still driving the majority of openings, essential, human-heavy work that keeps the labor market moving even as AI accelerates change behind the scenes.

So here’s the question: What’s one skill you’re actively working on right now to stay ahead of AI in your career?

Articles:
1. IBM Enterprise 2030 Report: https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/institute-business-value/en-us/report/enterprise-2030
2. Indeed Hiring Lab: https://www.hiringlab.org/2026/01/16/ai-adoption-accelerating-still-concentrated-among-largest-firms/
3. Monster Hiring Trends: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/job-search/news-and-insights/what-employers-are-hiring-for-2026

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Is AI coming for your job, or can it actually make you more valuable? In this video, host Pete Newsome breaks down new survey data from Axios showing why many lower-wage and early-career workers feel exposed as AI moves from helper to doer. He explains what today’s AI tools can already handle, from organizing projects to updating spreadsheets, and how that shift is quietly changing everyday work.

Pete also zooms out to the bigger picture. U.S. News & World Report’s best jobs for 2026 point to where opportunity still exists, especially in healthcare, technology, finance, and safety-critical roles. Jobs that require judgment, accountability, and human decision-making aren’t immune to automation, but they’re better positioned to use AI as a force multiplier rather than a replacement.

The takeaway is practical: waiting isn’t a strategy. Start using AI in your workflow now, automate repetitive tasks, track the results, and build skills that make you harder to replace and easier to promote. The workers who win won’t be the ones who avoid AI; they’ll be the ones who know how to direct it.

So here’s the question: Do you feel AI is helping your work today, or do you worry it’s slowly replacing parts of your job, and why?

Articles:
1. Axios Survey: https://www.axios.com/2026/01/16/lower-wage-workers-ai-threatens-jobs
2. U.S. News & World Report: https://careers.usnews.com/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs

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Disruption may be cooling globally, but in the U.S., it’s accelerating, and AI is at the center of it. In today’s video, host Pete Newsome breaks down new data showing why most executives are optimistic about AI’s productivity gains while still expecting AI-driven layoffs in the years ahead. That tension is reshaping how companies think about headcount, output, and career paths right now.

Pete also unpacks fresh ZipRecruiter data on new hires that explains why job searches are moving faster. More candidates are landing roles in weeks, employers are responding quicker, and application volume per job is falling. At the same time, many workers report limited hands-on AI use, even as companies invest heavily behind the scenes. He explores why AI adoption feels uneven and how much of it is already built into everyday tools without being labeled as “AI.”

Finally, Pete looks at job seeker sentiment data that highlights longer hours and mounting pressure, without tipping into panic. The market isn’t booming, but it isn’t breaking either. His takeaway is practical: use this moment to build AI fluency, tie your work to measurable outcomes, and stay flexible as roles continue to evolve.

So here’s the question: Are you seeing real AI productivity gains at work or mostly big promises with little change so far?

Articles:
1. AlixPartners Disruption Index 2026: https://www.alixpartners.com/disruption-index/
2. ZipRecruiter Survey of New Hires: https://www.ziprecruiter-research.org/new-hires-survey
3. Express Employment Professionals/Harris Poll: https://www.expresspros.com/newsroom/news-releases/news-releases/2026/01/58-percent-of-us-job-seekers-say-finding-work-will-be-harder-in-2026-yet-42-percent-are-already-on-the-hunt

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AI headlines are loud, but the real question is how jobs, wages, and hiring change next. In today’s video, host Pete Newsome breaks down the biggest job market stories shaping the future of work, starting with the World Economic Forum’s four futures for jobs by 2030. Instead of one prediction, the data shows four paths driven by two forces: how fast AI advances and how ready the workforce is to adapt.

He also unpacks Forrester’s latest analysis on AI and job loss, which shows AI reshapes work far more often than it replaces it. At the same time, new small business data explains why hiring feels stuck: open roles are rising, yet qualified candidates remain hard to find. The issue isn’t demand or confidence; it’s skills and readiness.

Finally, Pete connected the dots between these stories and what to do next. He covers which skills hold up across every scenario, why entry-level and administrative jobs face the most pressure, and how workers and employers can stay competitive as AI adoption accelerates.

So here’s the question: Which future do you think we’re heading toward, and what are you doing right now to stay ahead of it?

Articles:
1. World Economic Forum Report: https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Four_Futures_for_Jobs_in_the_New_Economy_AI_and_Talent_in_2030_2025.pdf
2. Forrester Analysis: https://www.forrester.com/blogs/ai-and-automation-will-take-6-of-us-jobs-by-2030/
3. NFIB Small Business Optimism Survey: https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/new-nfib-survey-small-business-optimism-continues-to-rise/

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Still applying and hearing nothing back? Today’s job market headlines explain why. In this video, host Pete Newsome breaks down the biggest job market stories shaping 2026 and what they actually mean for job seekers and employers right now.

Pete starts with Monster’s 2026 Job Market Outlook, which shows a selective hiring market, not a frozen one. Demand is rising for healthcare, behavioral health, skilled trades, logistics, and other hands-on, hard-to-automate roles, while office support, education, and creative jobs cool under budget pressure and automation. The takeaway is simple: jobs aren’t disappearing, they’re shifting.

Next, Pete unpacks Glassdoor’s data on how hiring actually happens. Online applications still drive most interviews and offers, but they’ve normalized after peaking in 2023. Recruiter sourcing and referrals are growing as employers try to cut through AI-generated application noise, making human connection more valuable than ever.

So here’s the big question: If hiring in 2026 is about being in the right place with the right approach, how are you changing your job search (or your hiring strategy) this year?

Articles:

1. Monster 2026 Job Market Outlook: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/job-search/news-and-insights/2026-job-market-outlook

2. Glassdoor Economic Research: https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/ai-has-not-killed-online-job-applications/

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A soft landing doesn’t look like a victory lap; it looks like a tug-of-war. December added 50,000 jobs versus a 70,000 forecast, unemployment ticked down to 4.4, yet long-term joblessness and involuntary part-time work continue to weigh on households and hiring plans. Host Pete Newsome breaks down why the trend matters more than the miss, and how slower growth in 2025 stacks up against a much stronger 2024.

Beneath the headline rate, friction is building: more workers stuck unemployed for 27 weeks or longer, and a persistent gap in part-time work for economic reasons points to tighter screening and cautious employers. One bright spot stands out: wages rose 3.8% year over year while inflation sits near 2.7, creating real gains that smart teams can turn into retention by simplifying job requirements, hiring for potential, and accelerating onboarding and mobility.

On the ground, staffing pipelines are warming. We’re seeing more requisitions and faster movement, often an early signal before payroll data turns. If that momentum holds, the first half of 2026 could bring a modest pickup, especially for employers focused on measurable ROI and reskilling. For job seekers, the play is scarce skills and documented impact. For employers, it’s reducing friction and building pathways from part-time to full-time. 

So what’s your read on the next quarter, cautious or confident?

Article:
1. BLS: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm

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Hiring looked better in December, but don’t let the headlines fool you. 

Layoffs eased, and jobs ticked up, yet the labor market is still stuck in neutral. Fewer job postings, softer starting pay, and cautious employer demand signal a slowdown beneath the surface. Host Pete Newsome unpacks why 2025 delivered historic layoffs, why the government led the cuts, and why policy, not AI, was the real driver behind most downsizing.

He also breaks down the signals that matter most right now: initial jobless claims hit their lowest level since April 2024, but continuing claims climbed, showing that job searches are taking longer. That tension is playing out across hiring funnels, with greater selectivity, slower decision-making, and a growing premium on proven, measurable impact. Whether you’re hiring or job hunting, we share practical strategies to navigate a market that rewards precision over volume.

Finally, Pete gets into worker confidence. Glassdoor’s Employee Confidence Index ended the year flat, but only after collapsing to a record low mid-year. Government employees were hit hardest, and mid-level workers saw the largest drop in confidence, challenging the idea that “safe” roles still exist.

With momentum fragile heading into the new year, is this a pause before recovery, or the new normal for hiring?

Articles:
1. Challenger, Gray & Christmas Year-End Report: https://www.challengergray.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Challenger-Report-December-2025.pdf
2. Glassdoor Employee Confidence Index: https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/glassdoor-employee-confidence-index-december-2025/
3. U.S. Department of Labor Claims Report: https://www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdf
4. Revelio Public Labor Statistics: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/revelio-public-labor-statistics-reports-71-000-us-jobs-added-in-december-302656478.html

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The headlines say hiring is back, but the data tells a more cautious story. December job numbers show a labor market that’s still moving, just not accelerating. ADP points to modest hiring gains, while the latest JOLTS report confirms fewer job openings and steady quits. Translation: the market isn’t collapsing, but momentum is fragile, especially in white-collar and discretionary roles.

In today's Breaking Job News, host Pete Newsome breaks down what’s actually holding firm right now. Education, healthcare, and leisure continue to carry job growth, while professional and business services pull back. Pay trends show job changers still earning more than stayers, though the gap is stabilizing. Regionally, the West cools while the South and Northeast add jobs, reshaping where opportunity lives.

Then he zooms out to LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise 2026, which reveals where hiring is accelerating despite the slowdown. AI dominates the list, from engineers and consultants to data and machine learning roles, but growth isn’t limited to tech. Healthcare operations, real estate and construction, sales, consulting, and founder-led roles are gaining traction, signaling demand for revenue, infrastructure, and flexibility.

Pete connects the dots on what this means for job seekers right now, from building AI literacy and proof-of-work portfolios to sharpening sales and value messaging in a tighter market. 

So here’s the question: in a job market that’s cooling overall but heating up in specific roles, where should you be focusing your next move?

Articles: 
1. ADP® National Employment Report: https://adpemploymentreport.com/
2. BLS JOLTS Report: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/jolts.nr0.htm
3. LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/linkedin-jobs-rise-2026-25-fastest-growing-roles-us-linkedin-news-dlb1c/

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The headlines say the job market is fragile. The data explains why.

Host Pete Newsome breaks down fresh 2026 labor market reports from ZipRecruiter, Monster, and Paychex to reveal what’s really happening with hiring, wages, and workforce confidence. Hiring is improving modestly, but wage growth is trailing inflation, workers are choosing stability over job hopping, and small businesses are holding headcount steady while stretching existing teams further.

This episode unpacks the forces shaping the year ahead: rising pay pressure, the shift to skills-based hiring, healthcare leading job growth despite training bottlenecks, and AI reshaping productivity while fueling job anxiety. Pete also tackles the “entry-level” contradiction, shrinking labor supply, and why fewer workers plan to job search in 2026.

You’ll hear a clear take on remote work tradeoffs, how to run a passive job search without burnout, what small business payroll data signals about the pace of change, and how both employers and candidates can adapt. Whether you’re hiring or job searching, this episode offers practical strategies to stay competitive as the market slowly shifts.

Do you think 2026 rewards playing it safe or taking a calculated risk?

Articles:
1. ZipRecruiter Economic Research: https://www.ziprecruiter-research.org/commentary/2026-labor-market-predictions
2. Monster WorkWatch Report: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/job-search/news-and-insights/2026-workwatch-report
3. Paychex Small Business Employment Watch: https://www.paychex.com/employment-watch/#!/

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