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NC scorned on ‘Best and Worst States to Work’ report, ranking 41st

Posted by Sarah Glova | Nov 22, 2023

North Carolina ranked No. 41 on a new list of Best and Worst States to Work in America. Take a look at the numbers — plus, analysis from UNC economist Dr. Gerald Cohen.

Tech employment in NC is still growing despite economic challenges, report finds

Posted by Jason Parker | Jan 24, 2023

The four-year trendline for technology job postings remains upwards and to the right, a new report finds, despite recent layoffs in the tech sector.

Mass layoffs, plant closures in NC hit lowest levels in 25 years despite slowing economy

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Jan 10, 2023

Unless there is a late arriving notice, 2022 ended up as the best year for North Carolina workers since at least 1997, despite recent headlines about recession, layoffs, and job cuts.

UNC economist: Today’s jobs report signals a recession is coming in 2023

Posted by Jason Parker | Jan 6, 2023

Job openings remain high, which is leading to better-than-expected hiring across the U.S. economy. But a recession is still coming, an economist predicts.

December job gains outpace expectations, again – economy added 233,000 jobs

Posted by Jason Parker | Jan 6, 2023

The U.S. economy added 223,000 jobs in December, according to the latest data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday morning. Here’s the latest.

Fed, inflation & you: What’s going on? Triangle economists see good and bad

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Dec 23, 2022

Stocks fell Thursday after a surprise upward revision on U.S. gross domestic product for the third quarter, and more economic news is coming on inflation. So what’s going on?