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Newest firstToday · Monday 26 October
- United States·Research
US seasonal job postings up about 10% YoY in 2026 as e-commerce demand rises
According to Indeed Hiring Lab, seasonal job postings in the US were up about 10% year over year as of September 30, 2026, seen as an early sign of labor market optimism. Retail's share of seasonal postings fell to 61% from roughly two-thirds in 2019, while warehouse roles rose from 3.5% to 9%. Amazon announced plans to hire 300,000 workers this holiday season.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Mexico's labor reform to phase in reduced work week starting 2027
Mexico has approved a labor reform reducing the standard work week, amending the Federal Labor Law and Constitution. The reduction will be phased in gradually starting in 2027, aiming to protect jobs and reduce burnout, benefiting over 64% of workers who currently work more than 41 hours weekly.
- United States·Research
US job board visits hit record 661.2 million in September, up 10% YoY
Visits to the top 100 US job boards rose 10% YoY to a record 661.2 million in September 2026, per Similarweb, up nearly 60 million from a year earlier. August hit an annual record of 685.1 million visits, with October tracking a 10.5% gain. Indeed drew over 166 million visits; LinkedIn visits rose 9% YoY with 30% more submissions per applicant versus pre-pandemic levels, while Greenhouse reported 20% more applications and 270 applicants per posting on average.
- Europe·Product
Stepstone launches pay-per-application recruiting campaigns to rival Indeed
German recruitment platform Stepstone has introduced pay-per-application recruiting campaigns, following a similar offering already available on Indeed, according to talent360's Kamila Gula. The feature lets employers allocate budget based on application volume and quality per role, with campaigns managed via programmatic ad technology.
Wednesday 21 October
- Europe·Research
UK pay awards rise to 3.1% but remain subdued, data shows
Analysis by Brightmine of 42 pay settlements covering more than 650,000 UK employees shows the median basic pay award rose to 3.1% in the three months to September, up from 3% in the prior two quarters. Seven in 10 settlements matched (36.8%) or fell below (34.2%) last year's award, while just 28.9% were higher. UK CPI rose to 3.5% in September from 3.1% in August.