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Workers are being more productive, a good sign for low-inflation growth
by
Justin Ho
Aug 3, 2023
The Labor Department says worker output is up while average hours worked is down. That could help bring down inflation going forward.
Productivity in the U.S. fell last month, but the nation's output increased. How does that work?
by
Justin Ho
May 4, 2023
What matters here is how the Labor Department defines productivity.
Gen Z teens are heading back to the workforce; older Zoomers, not so much
Apr 7, 2023
Labor force participation for 20- to 24-year-olds is lagging. Zoomers whose educations were interrupted by the pandemic are still catching up.
How labor nominee's worker advocacy history informs her work today
by
Kimberly Adams
and Nicholas Guiang
Apr 6, 2023
A landmark sweatshop case and immigrant parents helped inspire Julie Su's efforts for vulnerable workers, a 19th reporter says.
Employers want everyone back in the office — for real this time
Apr 4, 2023
A less robust job market has made corporate leaders' preference easier to implement.
In his first veto, President Biden defends Labor Department's ESG rule
Mar 20, 2023
Critics say ESG investments allocate money based on political agendas rather than on earning the best returns for savers.
Jobless claims remain historically low amid Fed's efforts to slow wage growth
by
Lily Jamali
Feb 9, 2023
What does this mean for their anti-inflation strategy?
For public good, not for profit.
According to at least one statistic, the job market seems to be cooling
by
Justin Ho
Dec 5, 2022
It's called the diffusion index.
Why manufacturing productivity is on the rise
by
Justin Ho
Sep 1, 2022
Manufacturers are producing more goods with fewer workers, given the tight labor market. But the sector has been hiring more in recent months.
U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March in sign of economic health
Apr 1, 2022
Despite the inflation surge, persistent supply bottlenecks, the damaging effects of COVID-19 and now a war in Europe, employers have added at least 400,000 jobs for 11 straight months.