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Job market
Job openings rise unexpectedly. Is that a big deal?
Aug 30, 2022
It pushes back on the idea that the economy is slowing. But the number of workers who quit, were hired or were laid off didn’t change much.
How long can the job market stay this hot?
by
Reema Khrais
and Richard Cunningham
Aug 29, 2022
Some laid-off workers are surprised at how fast they were able to find new positions, says Sarah Chaney Cambon of The Wall Street Journal.
Workers are picking up extra jobs just to pay for daily necessities
by
Kimberly Adams
and Anais Amin
Aug 8, 2022
More people in the United States are working two full-time jobs than ever before, says Lauren Kaori Gurley of The Washington Post.
Employment's back to pre-pandemic levels with more than 500,000 new jobs added in July
Aug 5, 2022
There were even job gains in construction and finance, which were expected to slow down. Wages grew again too.
Layoffs may be on the horizon. Is the unemployment insurance system ready?
Aug 4, 2022
States are upgrading antiquated technology. But there are still big disparities among states.
The job market is slowing but not stalling out
Jul 26, 2022
It's unlikely a crash in employment would prompt a recession. In spite of a slowdown in job creation, the job market remains relatively strong.
Hot jobs market is showing some cool spots, staffing agencies say
Jul 7, 2022
There are still almost two jobs open for every person looking for work, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported this week.
For public good, not for profit.
They changed careers during the pandemic. Here's what they learned.
Jun 21, 2022
Even when you're passionate about work, making it your whole identity can be toxic, experts say.
What the Beveridge curve tells us about the Fed's path to a “soft landing”
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 14, 2022
If you want to understand the challenge of slowing inflation without damaging the labor market, picture a skateboard ramp.
How is Gen Z managing its money?
Jun 14, 2022
Some graduated into a pandemic and are experiencing high inflation and market volatility. That's changing their approach to their finances.