One factor that may have contributed to this growth? Jobs in accounting, IT, consulting and similar roles can still be done remotely.

Many older people returned to work, but the recovery isn’t as strong for people of color and women.

Employers need understand the many reasons workers have left the jobs on their own or involuntarily, one supervisor says.

Bostic discusses inflation, employment and trying to make sure the economic recovery brings everyone along.

Many are demanding higher wages to return to the labor force. ADP reports private-sector employment rose strongly in September.

Teenagers have been picking up more jobs during this year.

Almost every restaurant and business is understaffed this summer. At the same time, there are more tourists on the Cape than ever.

Many employers are turning to younger people to fill labor shortages as business reopen. Two teenagers share their work stories.

The high quit rate and number of new startups signals optimism in the economy’s future.

Investor and columnist Barry Ritholtz says workers are gaining leverage in relations with management, which could lift wages.