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Which jobs are coming back first? Which may never return?
by
Scott Tong
Jun 17, 2020
A snapshot of who's hiring now, plus a warning about employment predictions in an unknown COVID-19 recovery.
Did PPP loans spur the jobs recovery?
by
Justin Ho
Jun 5, 2020
Businesses that received CARES Act loans had to rehire workers to have those loans forgiven. But what happens next for America's job market?
Is it worth applying for a job right now?
Apr 20, 2020
We tackle a range of COVID-19 hiring and firing questions.
What to watch for in Thursday's weekly unemployment claims numbers
by
Andie Corban
and Kai Ryssdal
Mar 24, 2020
"If we're believing some of the forecasts coming out from a lot of the banks, we might see numbers in the millions," said Tara Sinclair of George Washington University.
While many face unemployment, Amazon ramps up hiring during COVID-19
Mar 17, 2020
Some companies are hiring people to go to work, so that others can avoid going out as much as possible.
February jobs numbers don't reveal much about economic impact of COVID-19
Mar 6, 2020
Economists are tracking other data for clues about where the economy is headed.
Meet Rocio, 24, construction worker
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 18, 2020
The Bureau of Labor Statistics would categorize Rocio’s job most broadly as “natural resources, construction and maintenance occupations.” One in 10 workers work jobs in that category.
For public good, not for profit.
Meet Kate, 24, new account representative at a bank
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bridget Bodnar
Feb 18, 2020
Kate's work is part of the "Sales and Office Occupations," category, like 20% of the U.S. labor force. She has an associate's degree.
Meet Gaile, 70, convenience store cashier
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 18, 2020
Gaile is part of the sales industry and works part time. She's part of the largest growing segment of workers — those over 55.
Meet Derrick, 40, college dean
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bridget Bodnar
Feb 18, 2020
Derrick's work is characterized as "management, professional, like 40% of the U.S. workforce.