Laura Ullrich sympathizes with college students looking for work. The director of economic research for the workplace is certainly aware of the problem. His son, a data scientist, is getting his master’s degree this year. He says: “Because of the work I do, the parents of many of his friends and his friends ask me … Read more
Hiring across the US increased in March after falling sharply the previous month, as employers added 178,000 jobs, according to new data from the Labor Department. In numbers The March jobs report beat consensus estimates of last month’s gains by 60,000, according to FactSet. The unemployment rate fell to 4.3% in March, from 4.4% the … Read more
Jobless claims increase 178,000 in March Unemployment rate drops to 4.3% from 4.4% amid drop in participation rate The average work week shortens to 34.2 hours from 34.3 hours WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) – U.S. job growth picked up sharply in March as a health care workers’ strike ended and temperatures rose, but labor market … Read more
Nonfarm payrolls are forecast to increase 60,000 in March Economists say it will take time for the oil price hike to affect the labor market The unemployment rate is expected to remain steady at 4.4% WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) – U.S. job growth may have picked up in March as a health workers’ strike ended … Read more
Weekly jobless claims fall 9,000 to 202,000 Continuing claims add 25,000 to 1.841 million The trade deficit widened by 4.9% to $57.3 billion in February WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) – New claims for U.S. jobless benefits fell sharply last week to a record low, suggesting labor market conditions remained calm in March, even as economists … Read more
Military spouses face one of the most persistent job vacancies in the American workforce. According to data from the United States Department of Labor, unemployment among military spouses has increased by 20% or more in recent years. This far exceeds the national average, which often falls below 5%. An interview with Sarah Roeder, Director of … Read more
As your startup grows, you’ll want a solution that will help you grow efficiently and simplify your work needs. While OysterHR offers some great features, you may want something that allows you to have better features to manage rules, expenses, and more. The surface OysterHR alternatives is all you need for your global workforce management … Read more
While working part-time in college can make an already demanding lifestyle even more challenging, it is a reality for many students across the country and around the world. While Westminster College may be smaller than most universities, the Titans around campus often find ways to keep themselves busy while pursuing higher education.. Westminster College offers … Read more
Employers are under tremendous pressure to embrace AI and ditch the workforce. Investors and CEOs are obsessed with reducing costs and maximizing opportunities; Every CIO is pushed to come up with an AI plan, to keep pace with competitors. Dreams of AI-driven transformation are everywhere. But leaders should not feel that they have to rush … Read more
Job opportunities fell by 358,000 in February, led by a decline in small and medium-sized businesses. Layoffs and layoffs increased to 1.721 million, and the rate increased to 1.1%. The Conference Board review shows few plans to buy big-ticket items despite some optimism WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – U.S. consumer confidence rose unexpectedly in March, … Read more