Economists projected 205,000 jobs were added in March, a slowdown compared to February’s revised gains of 270,000. But last Friday’s data showed a shocking 303,000 new jobs were created that month.
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Fewer Americans filed for jobless claims last week as the labor market continues to show resilience in the face of elevated interest rates intended to cool economic growth in the U.S.
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A LinkedIn survey found that 61% of workers are thinking about leaving a job in 2023. So, where can you find a job you’ll love in the Triangle? Jobs boards say many opportunities are available.
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Jobless rates for Black women and Latino men still haven’t recovered fully from the pandemic even as the unemployment rate overall has dropped.
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A top executive from WakeMed Health & Hospitals said that the top challenge that businesses will face in 2023 is navigating the labor market.
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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.
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In recent months, more men aged 30-44 have been dropping out of the workforce. Now, more than 60% of the new jobs in November are held by women.
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With the latest economic data on U.S. GDP release, the “rule of thumb” definition for a recession is met. But are we in one right now?
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In case you missed it this week, North Carolina’s economy is showing mixed signs in the labor market – WRAL TechWire summarizes the week of news.
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