Labor Market Snapshot Library
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These reports combine Appcast’s massive set of recruitment data with the latest information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Our hope is that these resources will transform the way you approach hiring in today’s complex labor market.
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Q3 2025 Labor Market Snapshot Reports
Q3 2025
Transportation and Warehousing Snapshot
After short bursts of Q1 growth in response to the first round of tariffs, their negative effects on the sector have started to emerge in the second quarter.
Q3 2025
Retail Snapshot
Policy changes in the U.S. have affected inflation and increased consumer pessimism, and the retail sector is on the front lines.
Q3 2025
Accommodation and Food Services Snapshot
Consumer spending and employment in accommodation and food services remain above pre-COVID levels, suggesting that consumers are continuing to spend their money on leisure and hospitality services.
Q3 2025
Finance and Insurance Snapshot
The finance and insurance sector maintained relatively normal job growth through the first wave of tariffs; however, other areas of the economy may imply weakness on the horizon.
Q3 2025
Manufacturing Snapshot
The state of U.S. manufacturing jobs has been a hot topic recently, with many policy changes taking effect in the past few weeks.
Q3 2025
Technology Snapshot
Hiring in the technology sector has been sluggish, as policy changes and budget cuts continue to hinder job growth.
Q3 2025
Healthcare Snapshot
Through the first half of the year, healthcare remains the powerhouse sector of the economy.
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