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COVID & Unemployment

Labor shortage? Wage data sends mixed signals.

by Mitchell Hartman
Jul 2, 2021
Wages across the board would rise amid a widespread labor shortage, one economist says. But we're seeing pockets of wage growth.
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COVID & Unemployment

U.S. adds a solid 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains

by Associated Press
Jul 2, 2021
That burst of hiring is well above the average of the previous three months.
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Back to Business

Bonuses may be key to enticing people back to the workforce

by Marielle Segarra
Jun 29, 2021
At least 10 states have started offering return-to-work bonuses, as have many employers, as workers look for incentives.
A man fills out an application for a hospitality job during a Zislis Group job fair in Torrance, California, on June 23. Employers at the job fair offered hiring incentives, including a $500 signing bonus.
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COVID & Unemployment

Hiring? You might need more HR employees first.

by Kristin Schwab
Jun 25, 2021
HR job postings are up 47% since before the pandemic, according to job data from Indeed.
HR job postings are up 47% since before the pandemic, according to job data from Indeed.
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COVID-19

One New York City wine bar's reopening bet

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban
Jun 24, 2021
Brian Keyser, owner and general manager of Casellula in NYC, is holding out hope that Congress will add money to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
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Hiring is one thing, but training workers is another challenge for companies

by Kristin Schwab
Jun 24, 2021
The struggle isn't over once companies get past the hiring hurdle.
After hiring large numbers of employees, companies face the additional challenge of training them and passing on institutional knowledge.
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"The balance of power is shifting": Ritholtz on the future of work and wages

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban
Jun 15, 2021
Investor and columnist Barry Ritholtz says workers are gaining leverage in relations with management, which could lift wages.
Investor and columnist Barry Ritholtz argues that the key to the so-called labor shortage is inadequate pay.
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COVID & Unemployment

Will cutting federal unemployment benefits push job growth?

by Kristin Schwab
Jun 14, 2021
Four states have now shut off the extra $300 per week in federal unemployment benefits.
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COVID-19

Are you thinking about switching industries after the pandemic?

by Andie Corban
Jun 4, 2021
We'd love to hear your story.
Salary ranges in job postings can aid job seekers who get offers in negotiations.
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COVID & Unemployment

There's a mismatch between jobs that are open and workers searching

by Mitchell Hartman
Jun 4, 2021
Some unemployed workers may need new skills and training for jobs that are in high demand.
Sectors like manufacturing and logistics are booming, and employers say they desperately need new workers.
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