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BMW, Dollar General sued for job discrimination
Mark Garrison Jun 12, 2013
The government is suing BMW and discount retailer Dollar General, saying their use of criminal background checks unfairly discriminates against African Americans.
Construction is back in Southwest, but where are the workers?
Jude Joffe-Block May 14, 2013
Housing seems to be in recovery mode in places like Phoenix, Arizona. But it may be tough for homebuilders to lure back construction workers.
Would raising wages lead to more or fewer jobs?
Noel King May 3, 2013
Economists don't agree on whether higher wages boost the economy, or discourage employers from hiring.
Want a job? Get an internship first
Amy Scott Mar 8, 2013
A survey commissioned by Marketplace and The Chronicle of Higher Education reveals that what really stands out for employers in the resumes of recent college graduates is internship experience. But are colleges doing a good job preparing grads for work?
Resume guide: 3 tips to make your CV standout
Paddy Hirsch Mar 6, 2013
If you are hitting the job market, the one thing you'll need is a good resume. But how do you get yours to the top of the heap?
Internships become the new job requirement
Amy Scott Mar 7, 2013
In a survey commissioned by Marketplace and The Chronicle of Higher Education, employers said they value internships more than many other credentials when it comes to hiring.
GDP drops 0.1 percent but other economic indicators continue to rise
Mark Garrison Jan 30, 2013
A Commerce Department report out today shows that GDP fell 0.1 percent last quarter, but consumer spending, business investment and employment continue to rise.
Economists cautiously hopeful ahead of monthly jobs data
Bob Moon Jan 4, 2013
Private payroll data points to an encouraging trend in service-related jobs that are key to economic growth.
Poll: Majority of Americans see economic difficulty ahead for 2013
Frank Newport Jan 18, 2013
When asked if the next year will be one of prosperity or difficulty, 65 percent of those surveyed see difficulty in their future.
Report: Job cuts fall to lowest level since 1997
Jeremy Hobson Jan 3, 2013
Last year saw the fewest job cuts since 1997 according to a report this morning from the job placement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
