Looking for a word to describe a period that is neither an adequate job generator nor a genuine contraction.
Category: jobs report
A Recession in Our Minds
The economy is growing slowly, but measures of Americans’ attitudes are at recession levels. Can the economy grow while we are so gloomy?
Podcast: Double-Dip Fears and Grab-and-Go Food
A look at the latest Weekend Business podcast, and a listen.
By One Survey, Fewer Jobs Than 2 Years Ago
The recovery is two years old. But one survey says employment is down.
Length of Unemployment Continues to Break Records
The average worker who is unemployed has been searching for a job for 40.4 weeks, or more than nine months, according to new Labor Department figures.
Private Sector Up, Government Down
The private sector has been adding jobs faster than the population has been growing, but government agencies have been cutting jobs.
Podcast: Jobs, Greece, Japan and Mutual Funds
A look at the latest Weekend Business podcast, and a listen.
Comparing Recessions and Recoveries: Job Changes
A look at how many jobs the economy needs to add before returning to prerecession employment levels.
Searching for a Silver Lining
Is there any good news in today’s jobs report?
Podcast: Job Woes, Pet Boom and Annuity Puzzle
A look at the latest Weekend Business podcast, and a listen.