The job market still isn’t good, but at least it’s on its way back.
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How Many Jobs Should We Be Adding Each Month?
The short answer is: as many as possible. The longer answer is: It depends on how quickly you think Baby Boomers are retiring.
Comparing Recoveries: Job Changes
A look at how far the U.S. economy has to go before it fully recovers from the Great Recession.
A Chart to Explain Confusion on Jobs
Looking at job growth, according to the Labor Department’s two different surveys, back to the start of the recession.
5 Questions About Friday’s Jobs Report
The jobs report for April, to be released on Friday, will shed light on whether job growth, like economic growth, has slowed.
Job Openings on the Rise
The number of job openings rose at their fastest pace in almost seven years in February, according to a new report from the Labor Department.
Podcast: Jobs, Wages and Middle-Class Costs
A look at the latest Weekend Business podcast, and a listen.
Looking Ahead to the Jobs Report
Economists expect the March figures to show a gain approaching 200,000, carried by a continued recovery in private sector hiring.
Payrolls May Not Be Growing Much, but Profits Are
In 2010 corporate profits grew at their fastest pace in more than 60 years — and yet companies are still reluctant to hire.
Summing Up the Jobs Report
The job market has not improved much if at all over the past six months. There’s some chance it may be just starting to improve, yet it’s hard to be very optimistic.