Raleigh a worse place to find a job than Atlanta or Austin, study says
An analysis from WalletHub ranks Raleigh as only the 36th best place in the U.S. to find a job. Durham ranks even lower, at 63rd in the nation.
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John Quinterno
Job postings are dropping across Triangle – is it time to panic?
The job market is sending mixed signals, and where it heads in 2023 could depend on what happens during the next few weeks. Here’s the latest.
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Looking for family fun? Raleigh ranks 43rd best city in U.S., Durham 77th
Raleigh is the nation’s 43rd best city for families, while Charlotte ranks 58th and Durham ranks 77th. WRAL TechWire explores the rankings.
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Special report: Space in high demand, even as future of work remains uncertain
Demand for space, particularly in the industrial and life science sectors, is high, even as the future of work remains uncertain. WRAL TechWire explores.
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NC jobless rate drops again but Duke professor warns: Don’t forget COVID
RALEIGH – North Carolina’s unemployment rate has decreased again, and is now 3.5% statewide, according to the latest data from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. But the most recent WRAL TechWire Jobs Report showed that there are some signs of a labor market cooldown. And while labor market conditions...
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Costs of big development deals: NC’s embrace of ‘always be closing’ comes with negatives, too
While the recent projects announced for the Triangle are positive in many respects, they also have the potential to fuel displacement and to widen economic disparities. Such inequality is a long-term threat to the region, and one that too many public officials have yet to wrestle with in any meaningful way aside from occasional calls for “diversity” and “affordable” housing.
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Is VinFast deal worth $1.25B in tax incentives? Duke professor raises questions
While the $4 billion VinFast plant could add jobs to North Carolina’s economy, would the reported $1.25 billion in incentives be well spent? That depends.
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Job seekers want opportunity, health protection – not just more money, report says
Monster released the Fall 2021 Hiring Report this week. What are job seekers really looking for, in a job market where thousands of jobs remain unfilled?
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Duke professor: Apple project may widen disparities in North Carolina
Apple’s proposed investment in the Triangle may well be transformative, but it is also likely to widen regional inequalities, says economist John Quinterno.
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