Fake news
Why do you say that? In my area hard science or technical skills are in high demand. Soft study degrees and anything named “studies” not so much. Since many institutions are geared to soft studies their placement rates are down. Go into any Starbucks you will find more than a few college grads, a few Masters and maybe even a Phd.
Might be fake, but if true, probably has a lot to do with what majors these recent graduates are choosing.