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Americans start to see light in economy
Frank Newport Nov 29, 2012
Consumer confidence at a five-year high according to new data this week. But what exactly makes us so confident?
Worries grow over cuts to unemployment aid
David Gura Nov 26, 2012
During the recession, Congress lengthened unemployment aid to a maximum of 99 weeks. If not renewed, the current extension will expire at the end of the year.
'Like' to find a job? Facebook has an app for that
Eve Troeh Nov 15, 2012
Facebook enters the job-search market with listings of nearly 2 million job openings. But be careful, especially if you've friended your boss.
Might the Federal Reserve tie policy to employment?
Jeff Horwich Nov 14, 2012
The number two official at the U.S. Federal Reserve, Vice Chair Janet Yellen, has thrown her weight behind a major change in Fed policy. The issue is how the central bank should schedule its stimulus policies.
Google search in North Carolina: Jobs
David Gura Nov 13, 2012
Struggling N.C. county lures Google facility with incentives. Were they worth it?
Social network aims to help veterans get the jump on jobs
Curt Nickisch Nov 12, 2012
On this Veterans Day holiday, two retired officers are launching a new social network -- only for the military.
Gallup always thinking about changes, tweaks
Frank Newport Nov 8, 2012
This election, in part driven by the discrepancy between most media analysis and Nate Silver's data-driven electoral model, has prompted a debate about polling in the new media landscape. Frank Newport, of Gallup, says his polling still works but could be tweaked.
Gov. Romney: 65 and out of work
Shereen Marisol Meraji Nov 7, 2012
If you're 65 and unemployed, you're more likely to be that way for a long time.
Employed or not, voting ritual often the same
David Weinberg Nov 7, 2012
In many ways, the 2012 presidential election is a referendum on a number: the nation's unemployment rate of 7.9 percent. Reporters in Oklahoma City (unemployment around 5 percent) and San Bernardino, Calif., (unemployment pushing 12 percent) look behind the numbers.
Despite Spanish downturn, many immigrants stay
Christopher Werth Nov 5, 2012
A lack of jobs has not convinced many immigrants who came to Spain during better times to leave.
