Worksties Job Market Tea – April 2025Episode Title: “177K Jobs, But Who’s Counting?”Sponsored by: socialjobs.com – Find work where you scroll.Theme: Steady stats. Fragile sentiment. A job market trying to keep its balance in a shifting economy.Show Notes:In this episode of The Worksties, Jennifer and Danielle break down the April 2025 U.S. Jobs Report—and what’s really going on beneath the headlines.We talk about:The 177,000 jobs added (and why the number might not mean what you think)Why long-term unemployment is rising while the unemployment rate stays steady at 4.2%Sticker shock on the shelves vs. raises that never cameWhat a 0.3% GDP contraction and high interest rates say about what’s nextWhy “optimization” isn’t just a buzzword—it’s reshaping entire sectorsThe federal government’s massive workforce reduction (260,000-plus roles impacted year to date)Tech layoffs: UPS, Meta, Microsoft and the ripple effects of AI-driven restructuringWhich sectors are still hiring and which are cooling down (spoiler: healthcare’s hot, government’s not)Real talk about unemployment gaps, invisible workers, and people falling through the cracksWe also dive into:Why the numbers don’t always match the vibeWhether automation in places like the VA is helping or hurting real peopleWhat Sedna (yes, the Inuit goddess turned planet) might have to do with all this rapid changeAs always, we finish with our Worksties Vibe Check and a May 2025 forecast you’ll actually want to hear.Shoutout to our sponsor: @totalonlinerecruitmentadvi4033 Support the show: Link to buy us a coffee is in the show notes.Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.Cue the music. Hold our drink. Let’s get into it. We’re about to say what you’re thinking…This Episode is Sponsored by Socialjobs.com Shop Jennifer’s Store for Ausrine™ Products: https://ausrineskincare.com/TheWorkstiesThe Worksties email: theworksties@gmail.com Buy Us a Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/theworksties... Riverside Podcast Platform: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig.... Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/c.... License code: XBVTFXDPGBGOXHPR #TheWorksties #talent #trending #talentacquisition #Recruiting #WorkStories #Staffing #Hiring #realtalk #recruiting #talentbranding #employerbrand #influencermarketing #socialrecruiting #futureofwork #worksties #afterhours #recruitmentmarketing #realconnection #talentstrategy