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How do gig workers fit into the rest of today's labor force?
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Aug 31, 2022
Gig workers, like those who drive for Uber and deliver for DoorDash, occupy a murky position between employee and independent contractor as defined by labor laws.
Job openings rise unexpectedly. Is that a big deal?
Aug 30, 2022
It pushes back on the idea that the economy is slowing. But the number of workers who quit, were hired or were laid off didn’t change much.
Ford announces layoffs amid transition to electric vehicles
by
Lily Jamali
Aug 23, 2022
One of America's largest automakers announced that it would cut 3,000 jobs to lower costs amid its shift toward EVs.
Job hunting in China's slowing economy
by
Jennifer Pak
Aug 15, 2022
The unemployment rate is high among young Chinese graduates. What does it take a get a job in such a tough economy?
U.S. employers add 528,000 jobs in July; unemployment rate falls to 3.5%
Aug 5, 2022
With the jobs gains, the U.S. economy has restored all the jobs lost since the beginning of the COVID pandemic.
Expect the job market to stay tight -- even if the economy heads into a recession
Aug 5, 2022
There's a shortage of workers, thanks to retiring Baby Boomers and declining immigration.
Is the red-hot job market getting a little more pink?
Aug 4, 2022
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest JOLTS report indicates that the labor market may be cooling off, just a bit.
For public good, not for profit.
Most workers who switched jobs earned more, Pew study finds
Jul 28, 2022
Even when adjusted for inflation, 60% percent of workers who changed jobs earned more in their new roles.
As jobs become more automated, how will workers adjust?
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Jarrett Dang
Jul 27, 2022
Chris Farrell says that while workers may not see massive job losses, technology will alter the mix of jobs and needed worker skills.
The job market is slowing but not stalling out
Jul 26, 2022
It's unlikely a crash in employment would prompt a recession. In spite of a slowdown in job creation, the job market remains relatively strong.