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How Europe watches American unemployment
Andrew Walker Aug 3, 2012
Today the world is watching us here in the U.S. The Labor Department is about to tell us how many jobs
were created in the U.S. last month and what the new unemployment rate is. It's seen as a key indicator for the health of the U.S. economy, which is still the largest in the world.
Awaiting the July jobs report
Jeremy Hobson Aug 3, 2012
In just a couple hours we'll get the most important economic numbers of the month. The Labor Department will tell us how many jobs were created in the U.S. in July, and what the new unemployment rate is.
Americans see need for more jobs... and coffee
Frank Newport Aug 2, 2012
Tomorrow, we'll get a reading on job creation for the month of July from the Labor Department, and whether it's a good or bad report, it's sure to have impact on the presidential race. Plus, the latest data on how many people in America are drinking coffee.
On the job hunt once again
Kai Ryssdal Jul 31, 2012
Sondra Morin, 29, discusses what it's like to be unemployed for the second time in less than a year.
The daily grind
Jan 2, 2013
Workers of all types talk about the challenges of doing their jobs successfully.
Plenty of jobs, lazy Americans just don't want them
Jeremy Hobson Jul 27, 2012
According to Fox Business reporter John Stossel, businesses are hiring, Americans just don't want "those kind of jobs."
Finding the motivation to work harder
Jeremy Hobson Jul 27, 2012
Can't find the drive to work harder? Motivational speaker Eric Chester has some tips on how to get re-energized about our jobs.
Are Americans overworked?
Sally Herships Jul 27, 2012
Europeans get a minimum of three weeks of paid vacation, but many Americans get none. While Americans may work more, it doesn't necessarily mean they're being more productive.
What is hard work?
Jeremy Hobson Jul 27, 2012
Hard work is what made the United States, but there's now concern Americans aren't working hard enough.
Program gives youth a boost in business world
Sayre Quevedo Aug 23, 2012
A program called Year Up provides classroom training and internships to high school graduates or those with a GED who otherwise have a hard time breaking into the world of high-tech.
