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"People are just on their own": Inside one man's post-prison economic struggle
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Oct 18, 2022
Noel Barrientos, now a Miami-based realtor, shares his struggles (and successes) of navigating the economy after being released from prison.
Why job openings data might not mean what we think it means
by
Justin Ho
Oct 17, 2022
JOLTS numbers can tell us about demand for workers. But the data doesn't say how hard employers are trying to hire somebody.
An older worker tries to rediscover his place in a changing media industry
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.
What would the job market look like if there'd been no COVID pandemic?
Oct 7, 2022
Different in many ways. But not that different.
Looking to go viral? Try LinkedIn.
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Nicholas Guiang
Oct 7, 2022
LinkedIn has shifted from a buttoned-up career-driven site to content creation and, sometimes, oversharing. Lora Kelley of The New York Times explains the changes.
Theaters are still trying to regain their pre-pandemic footing
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Oct 6, 2022
Stage venues are struggling with smaller audiences and higher costs, says Lisa Adler of the Horizon Theatre Co. in Atlanta.
There are fewer job openings in the U.S. That could be a sign that the Fed's rate hikes are working.
by
Lily Jamali
Oct 4, 2022
There's less demand for workers in retail and many service sectors.
For public good, not for profit.
A veteran navigates life amid job loss and high inflation
by
Sarah Leeson
Sep 13, 2022
After being laid off, marketing professional Collin Cook has been pitching himself as a "Swiss Army knife." He's had mixed results.
This Arizona esthetician is glad she joined the "great resignation"
Sep 7, 2022
We check in with Shauna Kruse, who moved her family across country and went back to school to become an esthetician.
Private payrolls grow less than expected
Aug 31, 2022
Private employers added just 132,000 jobs in August, according to ADP — possibly a sign of a job market that's leveling off.