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Explore verified employment labor statistics and market research reports with sourced data and trend analysis.
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Nicholas Chambers
Job Statistics
US job openings totaled 8.8 million in Nov 2023—down from peaks, yet millions still can’t find the right match.
Child Labor Statistics
In 2020, 160 million children aged 5–17 were in child labour worldwide—learn who they are, where they work, and the risks they face.
Freelance Statistics
Upwork’s global freelance-services market reached $1.4B in 2023—see how independent contracting, gig work, and self-employment add up.
Job Creation Statistics
821,000 nonfarm jobs were added in Feb 2022—discover what’s driving job creation and the latest signals employers follow.
Executive Search Industry Statistics
Big Four executive search firms generated $8.7 billion in 2023—here are the key market metrics shaping where mandates go next.
Paid Maternity Leave Statistics
California PFL users report 18% better job continuity after birth—see how paid maternity leave statistics compare across the US and Europe.
Construction Industry Employment Statistics
Hispanic or Latino workers make up 34.1% of US construction jobs in 2023—the biggest share by ethnicity. Explore the latest workforce breakdowns.
Immigrant Labor Force Statistics
In 2023, 17.1% of US construction workers were foreign-born—see how immigrant labor reshapes employment across industries.
Japan Staffing Industry Statistics
Foreign nationals are only 3.2% of Japan’s staffing workforce (44,000), yet agencies grow fast—see the staffing industry stats behind the shift.
Employer Of Record Industry Statistics
EOR market is set to reach $25.3B by 2030 at 20.8% CAGR—see what’s driving demand with 74% of multinationals citing compliance risk reduction.
Current Employment Statistics
Women account for 50.4% of professional and related jobs in 2023—see how that shapes hiring and career mobility.
Industrial Staffing Solutions Industry Statistics
A skilled welder shortage impacted 68% of U.S. industrial placements in 2023—discover how agencies respond to keep projects moving.
Headhunter Industry Statistics
Global headhunting employed 285,000 professionals in 2023—up 4.1% from 2022. Explore workforce, market size, and hiring outcomes.
Paternity Leave Statistics
Paid paternity leave can raise fathers’ earnings by 7% over the 5 years after birth—find out what drives the long-term gains.
Labor Shortage Statistics
US construction can’t fill 500,000+ jobs—skilled trades see 20% vacancy. Explore what’s driving today’s labor shortages.
Black Employment Statistics
Black managers are just 6.5% in 2023—see how leadership representation reflects broader employment and pay gaps.
Salary Statistics
Median wage jumps to $59,200 for associate degree holders—see how education level and location affect earnings.
Unemployment Statistics
A 10% rise in unemployment can be linked to a 2–3% increase in suicide rates—see the numbers and human impact behind the trend.
Labor Market Statistics
Euro Area joblessness held at 4.0% in March 2026 while the OECD rate sits at 5.3% in March 2026, yet the US picture turns sharper with 0.9 million fewer people in employment year over year and 6.6 million unemployed in April 2026. From 1.6 million layoffs and discharges in February 2026 to part time for economic reasons and wage growth of 1.7% year over year, this page ties together who is working, who is searching, and how labor costs and skills gaps are moving in real time.
Industrial Staffing Industry Statistics
With the global staffing services market projected to grow at a 4.4% CAGR from 2024 to 2028 and more employers planning to lean on contingent workers, this page tracks why industrial staffing demand keeps expanding across manufacturing and logistics. It also contrasts that growth with the compliance and cost realities behind bill rates, from wage and overtime pressures to enforcement backlogs and safety injury data, so you can understand what is actually changing for industrial hiring and RPO speed-to-fill performance.