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Sausage-makers, breadwinners?
May 24, 2023
Enrollment in 2-year culinary programs was up nearly 10 percent this spring from last year. This comes as employment for chefs and head cooks is expected to grow quickly.
As Title 42 ends, the strong U.S. economy is a major draw for migrants
May 11, 2023
Available jobs and better wages are helping shape the immigration patterns of people leaving their home countries for safer conditions.
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.
How AI true believers are preparing for an economic revolution
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Matt Levin
May 5, 2023
For some who think artificial intelligence will rapidly transform society, saving for or staying in college feel pointless. So do 401(k)s.
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.
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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.