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Wage gains after changing jobs were lower in April
May 3, 2023
The moderation in pay growth is part of more balanced and stable economic conditions, some economists say.
March jobs report shows more signs of cooling labor market
May 2, 2023
The number of openings decreased for the third straight month in March, but it’s still historically high.
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.
Why federal government data under-represent Native Americans
Apr 7, 2023
One of the reasons revolves around issues of racial classification on official documents like the Census.
Job openings fall as the labor market slows
Apr 5, 2023
Job openings fell by more than 1.3 million in January and February, according to fresh data, but are above pre-pandemic levels.
Job openings fall in a possible sign of the elusive "soft landing"
Apr 4, 2023
Fewer job openings in normal times might be not great news, but right now, it is — cautiously speaking — a good sign.
Sunbelt cities top the list of booming U.S. job markets
Apr 3, 2023
Nine of the 10 hottest big city job markets in 2022 were in the South, according to an analysis from the Wall Street Journal and Moody's Analytics.
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How low unemployment lifts workers at the bottom
by
Amy Scott
and Sarah Leeson
Mar 29, 2023
In "Moving the Needle: What Tight Labor Markets Do for the Poor," authors Newman and Jacobs advocate letting tight labor markets stay that way.
Tax breaks promised jobs in New Jersey's poorest city — they mostly didn't deliver
by
David Brancaccio
and Ariana Rosas
Mar 27, 2023
The city of Camden was supposed to bring jobs from some of America's biggest companies. So far, that's mostly gone unfulfilled.
Eight states have passed pay transparency laws. How effective are they so far?
Mar 22, 2023
A quarter of U.S. workers now live in a place where local law requires job listings to include a salary range.