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Hiring
Small businesses are still struggling to hire. But the situation's improving.
by
Justin Ho
Sep 1, 2023
The good news: The lowest proportion of small businesses since March 2021 reported having trouble hiring. The bad news: It's still 40%.
It's a slow summer... for job cuts
Aug 4, 2023
People are scanning today's jobs report for signs of slower job creation and greater wage gains — as unemployment claims hover near pre-pandemic lows, and companies announce fewer layoffs.
The economic anthem of the moment depends on how you read the data
Aug 1, 2023
Fewer workers are quitting their jobs and employers are hiring less. So are we in for "Wheel in the Sky" or "Bad Moon Rising"?
Hiring by state and local governments has bounced back big-time
Jul 7, 2023
Governing bodies have collectively added 57,000 people per month, on average, this year, outpacing previous public-sector recoveries.
Job data's all over the place, but things are still pretty good for some workers
Jul 6, 2023
ADP and other labor market signals point to continuing interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve.
At this Detroit frame shop, it might be time to bring another employee into the picture
by
Sean McHenry
Jun 30, 2023
Eric Vaughn, owner of a custom frame shop in Detroit, has been working with a two-person crew but might need a new hire for the fall.
Remote cities can teach the nation a lot about hiring and keeping workers
Jun 14, 2023
Rural towns have long dealt with labor scarcity, and many have strategies for attracting and investing in talent.
For public good, not for profit.
Unemployment for recent college grads is the lowest in a generation
May 8, 2023
The class of 2023 is entering a strong labor market as employers continue to snap up workers.
The way of water: Running a business on the banks of the Wisconsin River
Apr 17, 2023
As seasonal businesses focus on inflation and new hires for the summer, the shadow of a possible recession looms in the background.
Amid slowing wage growth, new jobs and salary negotiations still pay off
Apr 10, 2023
As wage growth slows, workers consider job-hopping to boost their pay; but when offered a new job, only 3-in-10 try to negotiate for a better deal.