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Robots and the hourglass economy
David Brancaccio Mar 29, 2012
Technology is -- by some economists' accounts -- causing a hollowing out of middle income jobs.
Retirement and working longer
Chris Farrell Mar 29, 2012
"A steadily growing portion of the workforce will continue to work at least part-time well beyond the 'normal' retirement age of 65," says a senior research fellow at the New America Foundation.
Good robots make jobs
David Brancaccio Mar 27, 2012
Robots have come a long way -- from factories and into homes -- and jobs for robot makers and minders are on the upswing.
Robots everywhere
David Brancaccio Mar 26, 2012
From grocery self-checkout to your home accounting software to "Godzillas" working the assembly lines, technology is fundamentally changing the American workforce.
Robots, automation, and the future of your job
David Brancaccio Mar 26, 2012
Technology is advancing at an exponential rate, and at that speed, computers, automation, and robots are already doing tasks most people did not believe were possible. So what does that mean for the jobs economy?
Job applicants asked for social media logins and passwords
Kai Ryssdal Mar 20, 2012
The Associated Press has found that some applicants have been asked to hand over their Facebook passwords and login information during interviews.
HR specialist worries about 'skills gap' in job market
Beth Kelly Mar 15, 2012
Beth Kelly says many employers are ready to hire, but they just can't find people with the right qualifications.
How the job hunt has changed in this economy
Chris Farrell Mar 9, 2012
Technology has become a good way of keeping up with your networks and connections in your job search.
The international perspective on U.S. unemployment
Stacey Vanek Smith Mar 9, 2012
Last month, the jobless rate was 8.3 percent in the U.S. The new number comes out this morning, and we aren't the only ones watching.
