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Hiring
The lasting effects of fires on local labor markets
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Feb 18, 2025
New research finds that larger fires can depress local hiring for up to three years.
Small businesses are optimistic, but have job openings they can't fill
Feb 11, 2025
Among the biggest challenges small firms are facing is hiring.
Why the labor market is "standing over a cliff"
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Feb 4, 2025
The low hiring rate reveals weakness despite low unemployment, says Kathryn Anne Edwards. Per the JOLTS report, openings declined in December.
Continuing unemployment claims climb, but it's not nervous time
Jan 23, 2025
The data is in line with pre-COVID claims volume, and the job market often sags in January.
Employers are having trouble finding workers with the right skills
Jan 16, 2025
Companies reported on their quest to fill jobs in the Fed's Beige Book. The arrival of AI may have changed hiring needs.
Latest consumer expectations reports shows biggest concern is finding a new job
Jan 14, 2025
In December, respondent confidence in getting hired fell to the lowest level it's been since 2021.
5.5 million people in the U.S. are labeled “not in labor force, want job”
Jan 10, 2025
That’s 3% fewer than a year ago. If it keeps dropping, it could be a sign the labor market is getting warmer.
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Job seekers turn to honesty on social media to find work
by
Kristin Schwab
and Sarah Leeson
Jan 2, 2025
People are "getting really personal" and leveraging their social media networks, says Danielle Abril of The Washington Post.
"Damaged goods": Being unemployed for months takes a toll.
Dec 10, 2024
The ranks of the long-term unemployed have swelled to 1.7 million. The psychological effects add to the economic pain.
Layoffs picked up in November as labor market cools down
by
Justin Ho
Dec 5, 2024
While layoffs have been low over the last few months, the uptick signals that the labor market may be starting to lose momentum.