Job postings in the Triangle rose slightly this week but are still recovering from November’s all-time lows. UNC economist Greg Brown says that tech jobs seem to have “stabilized” in the region and Triangle needs “more people to fill jobs.” Take a look at the numbers.
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A UNC economist said Friday that he sees job market “stabilization” in the latest US employment data—but he also shared predictions about a “hard landing” for the economy. Take a look at the numbers.
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CHAPEL HILL – The #MeToo Movement has increased scrutiny on companies and amplified attention on gender inequality and sexual harassment in the workplace. It has pushed companies to publicly reckon with misconduct, and even organizations that do not face specific allegations have had to respond to mounting external pressure...
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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.
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Is it possible to address the needs of employers and employees alike – particularly amid persistent uncertainty about future economic conditions and the market power of workers?
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Numbers could be pointing to a “soft landing,” says a Kenan Institute economist after the release of the October employment data. Meanwhile, job openings in the Triangle jumped up this week, according to WRAL TechWire’s exclusive jobs report. Take a look at the numbers.
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Electric vehicles are having a significant impact on automotive manufacturing. And research suggests that for every one motor vehicle manufacturing job created, about 14 indirect jobs are created through the demand for suppliers and spending in the local economy.
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A UNC economist said Friday that high gas prices could indicate that inflation is still an issue—which might mean that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates.
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Inflation fell to its lowest annual rate in more than two years during June, according to data shared yesterday by the Labor Department. But are the numbers too good to be true? Hear from Gerald Cohen, chief economist at the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise.
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