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It’s been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic turned the world — and labor market — upside down. Few events in recent history have brought more unpredictability. In our latest State of the Labor Market newsletter, we explore some of the lasting shifts that have shaped the labor market since 2020, including: ?? Hiring trends: A sharp decline in 2020, a historic peak in 2022, and a slowdown through 2023. While 2025 shows early signs of stabilizing, uncertainty around US trade, fiscal, and monetary policies clouds the outlook. ?? The rise — and evolution — of remote work: While not as widespread as before, remote work has remained a key part of the labor market in many countries. ?? Worker confidence: Sentiment in the US has has dropped to record lows, even below the early days of the pandemic. ???? Women in leadership roles: As the labor market has loosened since 2022 and remote work has declined, progress toward gender parity in leadership has slowed globally. Read more from Kory Kantenga, Ph.D.:

New findings from the Economic Graph Research Institute show that progress toward gender parity in leadership roles has slowed in recent years. Women now hold 30.6% of leadership roles, up only 0.2% since 2022, compared to a 0.8% increase in the two years prior. The biggest hurdles? Landing that first management role and widening leadership gaps with age, especially for older generations. Even in industries where women are the majority of the workforce, leadership roles remain unevenly distributed. We see the steepest drop-offs in women’s representation between total workforce share and leadership in industries like construction, finance, and transportation. Read the full report below.??? Silvia Lara, Matthew Baird

?? LinkedIn data shows that 82% of professionals in India plan to job hunt in 2025 — well above the global average of 60%. We also see that job competition is heating up in the country, with a 55% increase in the number of applicants per open role over the past two years. Hear more from LinkedIn’s Chief Economist, Karin Kimbrough, as she shares the latest labor market trends across industries in India:?

Our March US Workforce Report is out — here’s what we’re seeing in LinkedIn data on the latest hiring and migration trends across the country: ?? Hiring has stayed steady in 2025 so far: Nationally, US hiring only rose slightly (+0.3%) from January to February, but it’s down 3.4% compared to February 2024. This marks the second month in a row with minimal hiring declines since Spring 2022, signaling a labor market that’s coming into balance. ?? 15 out of 20 industries saw hiring increases from January to February. The biggest jumps were in Wholesale (+16.5%), Oil, Gas, and Mining (+6.8%), and Administrative Support Services (+6.5%). The biggest drops came in Holding Companies (-10.3%), Government Administration (-6.4%), and Utilities (-3.1%). The slowdown in Government Administration coincides with a 175% rise in applications in the DC-Baltimore area as the federal workforce shrinks. ?? Hiring increased month-over-month from in 10 of the 20 metro areas we track: The biggest gains were in Dallas-Fort Worth (+3.1%), Houston (+3.0%), and Los Angeles (+2.6%). The biggest declines were in Denver (-4.8%), Seattle (-4.5%), and St. Louis (-2.2%). Compared to February 2024, hiring was up in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale (+1.4%) and Atlanta (+0.5%), and nearly unchanged in New York City (+0.3%). The Sunbelt continues to see strong hiring, with Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Phoenix near pre-pandemic levels. See our full report here: https://lnkd.in/gWtWn3-j?

Looking to make a change at work? Navigating the job market can feel overwhelming, but our Career Explorer tool offers valuable insights to help you transition, explore new roles, and understand the skills needed to thrive in your next job. Use the tool to explore: ?? Career paths: Unlock potential new roles based on your current skills and experience. ??? Skills comparisons: Discover which skills you need to develop for the next step in your career. ?? Job opportunities: Uncover open roles in your area. ?? Network support: Connect with professionals who can help you on your career journey. Get started here ?? https://lnkd.in/e2Firj2

Greetings from Singapore! I just wrapped up my time at LinkedIn's Talent Connect Asia in Singapore where I engaged with business leaders and talent professionals about the evolving work landscape, especially with AI driving rapid changes. Here are my top three takeaways: ?? Hiring is stabilizing: Although hiring in Singapore is still down year-over-year, it's beginning to stabilize and is expected to improve throughout 2025. ?? New roles are emerging: AI-related roles like AI engineers and researchers are among the fastest-growing. Green jobs, such as sustainability consultants, are also on the rise. ?? The human touch remains paramount: Companies value talent that blends AI and human skills. Critical human skills like compassion, empathy, leadership, communication, and collaboration remain irreplaceable. Watch the full video for more insights. #TalentConnectAsia #AI #HiringTrends #FutureOfWork #HumanSkills #GreenJobs

AI is reshaping the workplace at a time when many measures of women’s economic participation and success are stalling — or even declining — globally. New LinkedIn data reveals: ?? 1 in 3 women globally works in a role that will likely to be disrupted by generative AI.? ????Women make up less than one-third of the AI engineering workforce — and an even smaller share of those with AI literacy skills. What can workplaces do to create more opportunities for women? Invest in skills. ”The future of work is being built right now, and every company, industry, and economy that wants to remain competitive needs to ensure that its workforce has the skills to keep up.” — Sarah Steinberg, Head of Global Public Policy Partnerships at LinkedIn Read more from Sarah here: https://lnkd.in/gh6f_H5y #IWD25 #InternationalWomensDay

"What we once called 'soft skills' are now actually the 'hard skills' of the 21st century. What you refer to as the ‘relationship economy’ has become very real. The quality of human relationships is essential in everything."— Andreas SCHLEICHER, Director of OECD Education and Skills, discusses the key human skills that will set workers apart in this age of AI, including: ?? Creativity ?? Critical thinking ??? Problem solving ?? Communication ?? Relationship building ?? Decision making What other people skills do you think are critical for workers today? Watch this full conversation with Sue Duke (VP Global Public Policy & Economic Graph at LinkedIn), and Aneesh Raman (Chief Economic Opportunity Officer at LinkedIn) on the human skills advantage in the AI era: https://lnkd.in/gtXmcCwk

Despite early optimism in 2025, concerns about the labor market and economy remain. Inflation continues to impact the US, limiting progress on interest rates, while trade disputes in the Americas add pressure. Europe is seeing a slowdown despite low unemployment and declining interest rates. In this month's State of the Labor Market newsletter, we're diving into global labor market trends. Key findings include: ?? Hiring continues to slow across both advanced and emerging economies, according to the LinkedIn Hiring Rate. ?? Healthcare remains the industry with the most favorable job-seeking conditions in many countries around the globe. ?? Workers are feeling pessimistic, while US executives are growing more confident that economic conditions will improve in the first half of 2025, according to LinkedIn’s Executive Confidence Index. Read more from Kory Kantenga, Ph.D., Head of Economics, Americas at LinkedIn, on the global hiring slowdown, job-seeker trends, and workforce and executive confidence in light of ongoing challenges to finding work and the economic promise of a new year.

Despite some ups and downs due to strikes and weather, LinkedIn data shows that hiring in the US seems to be stabilizing since last summer. Across all industries, hiring slowed by 1.3% from December to January, and decreased by 4.2% compared to January 2024. However, this is the smallest year-over-year dip since the LinkedIn Hiring Rate began declining in Spring 2022. Out of the 20 metro areas we track, hiring gains are narrowing. Four metros saw acceleration from December to January, with the greatest hiring gains in Miami-Fort Lauderdale (+3.1%), Detroit (+2.6%), and Philadelphia (+2.5%). In contrast, Cleveland (-7.2%), Los Angeles (-3.5%), and Houston (-2.8%) saw the biggest slowdowns. Year-over-year, only Detroit and New York City saw a rise in January 2025 compared to 2024, with the San Francisco Bay Area showing little change. Read more on the latest US hiring trends we’re tracking in our LinkedIn Workforce Report:?https://lnkd.in/gd7dBh22