Labor force

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. 

Around the world, populations are getting older. Immigration plays a role in sustaining workforces, according to new analysis.

The participation rate, which includes people actively looking for jobs, rose in August for those 55 and older, women, teenagers and others.

With the acceleration of baby boomer retirements, multiple sectors face long-term challenges finding enough workers to meet demand.

Finding and training workers to install solar panels and maintain electric vehicle charging stations is a massive undertaking.

Are you a working grandparent who wants time off to spend with the grandkids? That benefit could be coming to a company near you.

The ratio covers people 25 to 54 years old. The strong participation means employers looking to hire may have a hard time finding workers.

Here are the industries that saw the biggest job gains and the ones still falling behind.

Immigrants have accounted for a major share of labor force growth for years, increasing production, which keeps inflation lower, experts say.

Employers keep looking for workers to meet consumer demand, though there are signs the labor market may cool down.