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"We're definitely counting on a comeback"
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Alli Fam
Dec 16, 2020
That's what the president of Mississippi-based Golding Barge Line says he's hoping for in the new year.
Fewer employers, less work spell trouble for job market
Dec 4, 2020
It's employees of small businesses who are most at risk, according to one payroll processor.
Remittances to some Latin American countries are booming
by
Erika Beras
Sep 2, 2020
Latinx migrants tend to work in essential jobs. And their families back home could really use the support.
The changing labor market could affect hazard pay
May 20, 2020
Bonuses for many essential workers is being rolled back this month. And high unemployment could push wages down, even for risky jobs.
Women are working more jobs than men. It's probably not a blip.
by
Amy Scott
Jan 10, 2020
For the first time since 2009, there are more women in the workforce than there are men.
Companies say they want more skilled workers. What's a "skilled worker?"
by
Nova Safo
Dec 19, 2019
Well, it depends on what sort of job is looking for them.
Government recruiting in the age of shutdowns
Nov 1, 2019
Federal workers started bailing out of government jobs last December, as the shutdown got underway; 22,000 quit in March.
For public good, not for profit.
Wage gains flatten in September
Oct 4, 2019
Average hourly earnings were unchanged in September, and the annual growth rate fell 0.3% from the previous month.
The Chinese manufacturers behind U.S. shoe brands
by
Jennifer Pak
Oct 3, 2019
Shoe manufacturing shifted from Europe and the U.S., to Japan and Brazil, then to South Korea and Taiwan. Now, much of it takes place in mainland China.
How veterans are faring in the tight labor market
Sep 5, 2019
One out of every 10 businesses in the U.S. is owned by veterans, and most of those are small businesses. But, like the rest of American workers, low unemployment is changing how they are entering the workforce.