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The job market's still tight, and wages are still rising

by Samantha Fields
Dec 2, 2022
Wages were 5.1% higher this November than last, and the unemployment rate stayed steady at 3.7%.
Wages went up again – 5.1% over last year, according to Friday's jobs report.
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Name mix-ups and callous HR directors: Employees share how they got laid off

by Janet Nguyen
Nov 16, 2022
With tech companies announcing staffing cuts, you shared some of your own experiences surviving layoffs.
One tenure-track professor told us their employer informed them of their layoff by sliding a notice across the table.
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Seasonal job hiring has slowed, but when employers do make offers, they make them fast

by Mitchell Hartman
Nov 10, 2022
Retailers seem to be holding off on hiring compared to previous years, but when they do offer jobs, they want people in the door fast.
So far, seasonal hiring appears to be down this year.
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Why this Buffalo manufacturer is "a little bit excited" about an economic slowdown

by Kai Ryssdal , Andie Corban and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 3, 2022
The tight job market means it's been years since Matt Gehman has hired new qualified employees at MMG Industrial and Metal Locking Service.
"We cannot hire people and bring them in and plug them in. It’s 100% on-the-job training at our expense," says Matt Gehman, above at his facility in Buffalo, New York.
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The challenge of finding work after incarceration

by David Brancaccio and Jarrett Dang
Oct 18, 2022
Getting a job with a record is hard, even in this labor market, says Robert Rooks, CEO of the non-profit REFORM Alliance.
Even in today's relatively hot job market, people who have served prison time may find it difficult to secure employment.
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An older worker tries to rediscover his place in a changing media industry

by Richard Cunningham
Oct 13, 2022
After taking personal time, Dan Lamont talks about finding work in editorial photography while dealing with ageism and a changing labor market.
"Creators are making peanuts compared to what they used to," said photojournalist Dan Lamont.
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How one elementary principal is dealing with hiring staff and kids' learning loss

by Kai Ryssdal and Anais Amin
Sep 28, 2022
"We are scrambling as a school, as a district" to catch up kids and address mental health needs, Jessica Gomez of Southern California says.
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It's a "Tale of Two Cities" right now between commercial and residential construction

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Jarrett Dang
Sep 23, 2022
Construction projects are still being complicated by high interest rates, a persistent skilled labor shortage, and manufacturing slowdowns.
Demand for residential construction projects has slowed while commercial projects have largely remained steady, says Maurice Rahming, President of the O'Neill Construction Group.
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Fall is prime time for apple picking

by Anais Amin
Sep 22, 2022
“We'd like to think that we're responsible for high demand but it's really the weather," says Al Rose of Red Apple Farm.
Nancy and Al Rose of Red Apple Farms in Massachusetts. "COVID made us stronger," Al Rose says.
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Paint is still in short supply in the U.S., and more expensive

by Kai Ryssdal and Anais Amin
Sep 19, 2022
Suppliers are prioritizing core products, says the owner of Ryan Amato Painting, but deep colors and clear coats can be hard to get.
Looking for paint in a deep color? That could be a problem.
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