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December 2025 payrolls show a cooling U.S. labor market, with modest job gains (+64,000), rising unemployment, and slowing wage growth. Strength in health care, construction, and social assistance contrasts with public sector cuts, while elevated underemployment signals continued labor underutilization.
Wage growth is cooling, but not evenly. November’s ADP Pay Insights reveals a sharply divided labour market where big firms and high-skill sectors continue to pull ahead while small employers fall further behind. If you want to understand where compensation pressure is actually coming from—and where it’s headed—this report breaks it down.
ADP's -32k payroll drop flags small-firm fragility and cyclical softening, but defensive sectors buffer broader stability.
The October 2025 JOLTS report shows modest cooling in the U.S. labor market, with job openings at 7.7 million, hires at 5.1 million, quits at 2.9 million, and layoffs at 1.9 million. Month-to-month changes from September to October remain mostly within normal bounds, consistent with the BLS’s description of the figures as “little changed,” indicating gradual softening rather than a sharp downturn, while persistent openings highlight resilient underlying labor demand.
The U.S. added just 1.3 million people in 2022 — the slowest growth in decades. Median household income rebounded to $74,580, but poverty held steady at 11.5%, with children and minority groups still hardest hit. The population is aging (17.3% now 65+) and becoming more diverse (non-Hispanic White share fell to 58.9%). Homeownership stands at 65.9%, yet 1 in 3 households spends 30%+ of income on housing. Health insurance coverage reached 91.8%, though 1 in 6 Hispanic Americans remains uninsured. In short: modest economic recovery, persistent inequality, and big demographic shifts shaping America’s future.
The latest BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) reveal shifting labor market dynamics, with healthcare and social assistance leading growth, while automation and offshoring reshape job security. This report provides actionable insights for economists, policymakers, and career decision-makers on employment, wages, and emerging trends across occupations and regions.
November 2025 KPMG/REC UK Report on Jobs (October data, released November 13) shows temp billings expanding for the first time since June 2024, with permanent placements easing for the fourth month. Vacancies fell sharply but candidate supply surged, easing pay pressures amid Budget caution.
Britain's Universal Credit beneficiaries reached 8.3 million by the start of October 2025, propelled by migrations from legacy welfare programs. This represents an increase of approximately 1.1 million compared to the prior year, with around one-third in employment and the majority encountering obstacles to work. Regional disparities persist, especially in zones with denser populations of unemployed claimants, as the initiative advances to complete coverage.
The UK labour market in 2025 is marked by a tight job market, declining job postings, and evolving worker expectations. Wage growth is cooling, but remains above international peers, while flexibility and transparency are now top priorities for job seekers. Employers face challenges in recruitment and retention, especially in sectors with persistent skills shortages.