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H-1B visas: Not always a magic bullet for employers
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jun 17, 2013
Tech companies bemoan H-1B no-shows and interview imposters.
Millennials face uncertain future with part-time work
Sarah Gardner Jun 14, 2013
Many of America's 8 million underemployed are young -- of the Millennial generation -- and they are just getting by by working several part-time gigs at a time.
Discount stores lead retail sales lift
Diane Swonk Jun 13, 2013
Retail sales were up 0.6 percent in last month. Cars and discount stores did well in May, while department stores dragged.
For millennials, a patchwork quilt of part-time jobs will have to do
Sarah Gardner Jun 12, 2013
People in their 20s are often stuck in part-time and temporary jobs. The loss of income in their first working years could affect them much of their lives.
How a part-time economy impacts consumers
Kai Ryssdal Jun 12, 2013
To cut corners and increase profits, businesses are increasingly hiring more part-time or temporary workers. But that plan may backfire, when those workers become consumers who don't want to spend.
Obama adviser: Jobs report shows continued recovery
David Brancaccio Jun 7, 2013
Alan Krueger, chairman of the president's council of economic advisers, discusses the latest jobs report and what it means for the recovery.
Consumers are upbeat even as job creation lags
Mitchell Hartman Jun 7, 2013
Economists see an improvement in consumer confidence, partly driven by the stock market and rising home prices.
Fed dread unsettles markets
Diane Swonk Jun 6, 2013
Uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's next move is throwing investors for a loop and unsettling markets. Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial, explains what the 'Fed Dread' is all about.
Layoffs are down, but will hiring be up?
David Brancaccio Jun 6, 2013
Overall layoffs have decreased since last year, but some industries in particular are cutting back.
Private sector job gains and the Fed's next move
David Brancaccio Jun 5, 2013
Payroll processing company ADP reports 135,000 private sector jobs were added last month, falling below analyst expectations. Will the weak numbers cause the Federal Reserve to stick to stimulus?
