The country’s smaller employers are finally starting to enjoy the feeble recovery, a report indicates.
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More on Labor Force Dropouts
A closer look at why women have accounted for a majority of workers dropping out of the labor force during the recovery.
Employed Women, Dropping Out of the Labor Force
Last month the American labor force contracted by hundreds of thousands – a decline accounted for entirely (and then some) by the departure of women.
Older Workers and Joblessness
Some indicators are looking more positive, but for those 55 or over, the typical length of unemployment is a growing shadow.
The Rising Value of a Science Degree
Demand for science, technology, engineering and math skills is spreading far beyond fields like computing and lab research, a study finds.
For Each U.S. Job Opening, 4.6 Unemployed
The number of people quitting their jobs in August also rose, which could be a good sign for the economy.
Whose Jobs Are at Risk in Free Trade
A report from the Joint Economic Committee of Congress finds that the American workers most likely to be hurt by free-trade agreements are also those likeliest to have a hard time finding new jobs.
What Do You Call This ‘Recovery’?
Looking for a word to describe a period that is neither an adequate job generator nor a genuine contraction.
Job Losses Across the Developed World
The sectors hardest hit in the 2008-9 downturn were mining, manufacturing and utilities, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
When Judges Break Their Own Rules
How do you create a rule system when there are no sanctions for breaking the rules?