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How the consumers of Kent County, Michigan feel about the economy
Aug 6, 2024
The regional economy isn't in bad shape, but many folks say it's hard to get by.
The CHIPS Act and Inflation Reduction Act — 2 years on
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Aug 1, 2024
Heather Boushey, a member of the White House's Council of Economic Advisers, on the results of the legislation so far.
Gold rush mines are a 21st century safety hazard. It may take Colorado decades to close them all.
Jul 30, 2024
The American heyday of gold mining may be in the past, but thousands of abandoned mines remain a problem for governments to clean up.
Why birth order could make a difference in your career prospects
Jul 29, 2024
Older siblings have an economic leg up on their younger counterparts, according to a growing body of economic research.
Why do fewer Americans think they'll be working past age 62?
Jul 25, 2024
American workers now expect to retire at a younger age than they did before the pandemic. But what kind of retirement will it be?
“It's like its own little civilization”: a crash course for educators about jobs in the Port of Baltimore
Jul 23, 2024
Careers at the port range from environmentalist to tug boat captain to welder. But people have to know they exist in order to apply to do them.
Workplace jargon reflects changing power dynamics
Jul 23, 2024
During the pandemic era, the lingo reflected workers' leverage. Now the dynamic has shifted, and how we talk about work has too.
For public good, not for profit.
A former floral delivery driver looks in the rearview mirror
Jul 19, 2024
Meghan Irby mapped her routes the old-fashioned way before navigation software was a thing. Her boss "used chickens as a landmark."
Governments at all levels are hiring, and that's boosting the job market
by
Henry Epp
Jul 17, 2024
The public sector is still recovering from pandemic turbulence. Due to upcoming retirements, it may stay active in the labor market for years.
Teen summer employment is still booming
Jul 16, 2024
In June, 37.4% of 16- to 19-year-olds were either working or looking for a job, according to the latest jobs report. That’s just shy of a 15-year high of 38% back in March.