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Your source for all things hiring, staffing, and recruiting. Applying old school values in the modern workplace for candidates, employees, hiring managers, and recruiters.

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9:55

Breaking Job News: Private Labor Data Weakens & Trump...

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2025/10/08

The headlines don’t add up: hiring is cooling, layoffs aren’t spiking, and AI is both the future and a mess. So what should smart leaders actually do right now? Host Pete Newsome investigates the real labor signals behind the frozen official numbers. Drawing on insights from banks, payroll platforms, and staffing leaders, we identify where momentum is slowing, where resilience persists, and why time-to-hire continues to lengthen across industries. Pete also unpacks the shutdown’s legal curv...

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9:49

Breaking Job News: The Fallout of the Government...

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2025/10/06

The headlines say AI hasn’t hurt jobs. The reality? It’s already rewriting them. In today's job news, host Pete Newsome takes a hard look at new data from Yale’s Budget Lab showing no clear link between AI exposure and unemployment. On paper, the job market looks steady. However, as new agent tools roll out and AI capabilities surge, Pete explains why stability in the numbers doesn’t always translate to security on the ground. He also breaks down the latest Gartner research redefining how C...

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6:56

Today's Job News: Looming Gov't Layoffs, LinkedIn...

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2025/10/03

Today's episode explores the significant impact of the ongoing government shutdown on federal employees, including the potential for permanent layoffs as warned by the White House. Pete also covers job market trends, with nearly a million job cuts announced so far in 2025. Additionally, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky shares transformative insights on the future of work, emphasizing adaptability and human qualities over traditional credentials. Tune in for these crucial updates and more!

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9:19

Breaking Job News: ADP Report Reveals Unexpected Loss...

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2025/10/01

In today's episode, host Pete Newsome covers the latest ADP National Employment Report, highlighting a significant job loss in the private sector for September, contrary to expected gains. He discusses the implications of this report, along with the impact of the current government shutdown, as federal agencies roll out contingency plans. Pete also explores a study on how US and Japanese workers view the impact of AI on the job market and reviews the 2026 salary guide from Robert Half, em...

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5:56

Breaking Job News: 7.2M Openings Hold Steady Amid...

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2025/09/30

In today's video, host President Pete Newsome shares the August Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary released this morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, revealing minimal changes from July. He discusses job openings, hires, and separations, and the significance of the upcoming ADP national employment data for September. Additionally, Pete examines the impact of 154,000 federal workers leaving their jobs due to a buyout program aimed at reducing government size, with potential effe...

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7:33

Breaking Job News: Mass Govt Layoffs, Walmart CEO...

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2025/09/29

In today's episode, host President Pete Newsome explores the potential repercussions of a looming government shutdown, including mass layoffs as instructed by the White House. He also discusses Walmart CEO Doug McMillon's bold statements about AI revolutionizing every job, with insights from other industry leaders like Accenture and Ford. Lastly, Pete addresses the resurgence of extreme work schedules in Silicon Valley, reminiscent of the 996 schedule from China's tech sector. All these...

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9:28

Breaking Job News: New Unemployment Data, Hybrid Work...

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2025/09/25

In today's job market update, host Pete Newsome explores the continuation of hybrid work, new unemployment claims data, and significant legal rulings. Highlights include a decline in new jobless claims, the steady adoption of hybrid work models, and employer control over remote work arrangements. Insights from staffing companies suggest a positive job market trend, while new hybrid work behaviors like 'polyworking' and 'coffee badging' emerge. Additionally, a CEO's optimistic views on AI po...

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6:51

Breaking Job News: AI Work Slop Costs Companies...

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2025/09/24

A new Indeed 2025 AI at Work Report reveals a startling truth: one in four jobs posted last year could be highly transformed by artificial intelligence, and more than half face moderate transformation. From prompt engineering to basic math skills, AI is moving faster than anyone expected, and the future of work is being rewritten before our eyes. But not all transformations are positive. Harvard Business Review warns of rising “AI work slop,” content that appears polished but is actually inc...

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7:07

Breaking Job News: Fed Governor Issues Job Market...

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2025/09/23

The job market is changing faster than anyone expected, and today’s headlines prove it. In this episode of Breaking Job News, host Pete Newsome unpacks three critical developments shaping the future of work: 1. The Federal Reserve’s new focus on jobs: Fed Governor Michelle Bowman warns that “deteriorating labor market conditions” could force the Fed into rate cuts sooner than expected. What does this mean for businesses, hiring managers, and employees across industries? 2. AI’s takeover of...

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5:54

Breaking Job News: Trump's $100K H1-B Visa Fee, RTO...

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2025/09/22

The job market is shifting fast, and in this news update, host Pete Newsome shares a significant update on the H1-B visa policy, where a $100,000 fee for new petitions was introduced by President Trump, causing panic among companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. He also discusses a WSJ article highlighting the slowing return to office mandates, with many employees still working from home despite company mandates. Additionally, research from the University of Chicago shows promising re...

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8:31

Breaking Job News: 60% of Companies Plan Layoffs by...

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2025/09/19

New data from Resume.org shows that 60% of companies plan layoffs in 2026. Even more shocking, 30% of jobs were already replaced by AI this year, and 37% of companies plan to cut even more roles next year. Who’s at risk? High earners, entry-level staff, and anyone without AI skills. Companies are chasing a “perfect middle” worker, cheap enough, skilled enough, but that strategy could backfire in a big way. Meanwhile, California is looking to pass the “No Robo Bosses Act” to stop algorithms ...

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5:48

Breaking Job News: Big Drop in Jobless Claims &...

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2025/09/18

In today's episode, host Pete Newsome discusses this morning's unemployment numbers released from the Department of Labor that show a significant drop in initial jobless claims to 231,000 for the week ending September 13th, from the previous week's 264,000. Despite this positive news, job seekers continue to face tough times, as highlighted by a Wall Street Journal article discussing the difficulty of job hunting. Additionally, we look at Fiverr's announcement to cut 30% of its workforce to...

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7:42

Breaking Job Market News: Fired BLS Head Speaks Out, ...

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2025/09/17

Is your job safe from AI? A new Harvard study reveals only 25–40% of roles are truly "AI-retrainable," sparking urgent questions about the future of work. At the same time, politics and data collide as former BLS head Erica McEntarfer publicly defends herself against removal by President Trump, warning about the dangers of politicizing jobs data. But that's not all. A new survey shows that over half of employees lie about their work hours, with Gen Z leading the way. What does this say about...

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7:14

Breaking Job News: ZipRecruiter New Hire Survey...

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2025/09/16

After years of constant churn, job-hopping is slowing down as more workers choose stability over risk. But it’s not just about staying put; employees are demanding more from their companies. Today, benefits matter just as much as pay, with healthcare, flexibility, and work-life balance ranking as top priorities in the fight for talent. At the same time, corporate missteps are costing companies dearly. Mishandled layoffs are creating a trust crisis, leaving lasting damage to employer reputati...

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7:54

Breaking Job News: Hundreds Laid Off at Musk's xAI,...

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2025/09/15

Elon Musk’s xAI just cut 500 data annotators, the backbone of Grok’s AI training. At the same time, healthcare workers are preparing a mass walkout that could leave hospitals dangerously understaffed. Meanwhile, the labor market is flashing red: long-term unemployment has climbed to a post-pandemic high, and workers with decades of loyalty are discovering that their tenure is now a disadvantage in today’s hiring market. These aren’t isolated stories; they’re pieces of a bigger picture: a wo...

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4:13

Breaking Job News: AT&T’s Failed Employee...

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2025/09/12

Layoffs are rising, CEOs are cracking down, and even the government’s job data can’t be trusted. Is the American workforce heading for a breaking point? Jobless claims just surged to 263,000, the highest since October 2021, raising urgent questions about the stability of employment and the direction of the economy. In this video, we break down the most pressing labor market headlines you need to know: 1. Why unemployment claims are climbing and what it means for workers and businesses. 2. H...

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4:28

Breaking Job News: Shrinking Paychecks, Soaring...

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2025/09/11

In today’s job market news, host Pete Newsome uncovers the truth behind today’s headlines. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that real wages are slipping as inflation continues to rise, leaving many workers feeling like they’re falling further behind. At the same time, a leadership shakeup at the BLS is raising questions about the accuracy of the very numbers we rely on. Even more troubling: job seeker optimism has plunged to its lowest level in more than a decade, with confidence...

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6:05

Breaking Job News: Microsoft RTO, AI-Proof Careers,...

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2025/09/10

In this week’s Job Market News, host Pete Newsome breaks down the latest workplace trends and hiring insights. Microsoft has ordered employees back to the office at least three days a week, joining other major companies pushing return-to-office mandates. We’ll also spotlight the careers considered most AI-proof, including jobs in healthcare and skilled trades, while emphasizing the importance of adaptability in an AI-driven workplace. Next, Pete discusses Q4 hiring projections, highlighting ...

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6:08

Today's Job News: Massive Job Revisions, AI in...

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2025/09/09

Today's job news: host Pete Newsome discusses the latest job market revisions announced by the BLS, revealing that nearly a million reported jobs don't actually exist. We also examine: -The Conference Board's latest Employment Trends Index -The rise of AI in recruiting, as employer adoption has surged by 428% since 2023 -The continuing dominance of job boards in recruiting -The latest return to office mandates from NBCUniversal and Paramount. Plus, discover a fun fact about the impact o...

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5:16

Today's Job News: Small Business Hiring Down Nearly...

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2025/09/08

In today's job market headlines, Pete Newsome discusses the significant drop in small business hiring due to tariffs and the rising costs of imports, why the current market is terrible for many job seekers, and lessons from billionaires who started in fast-food jobs. News Articles: 1. Small business hiring: https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/bank-america-reports-small-business-hiring-down-6-7-year-over-year-amid-tariff-surge 2. Job market hell: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archi...

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