Has job growth slowed, as many economists now fear?
The No-Vacation Nation: The United States & Its Lack of Vacation Legislation
Want six weeks of guaranteed (as in legally-mandated) paid vacation? Well, you should probably leave the country. Read this CNN article about why the United States has been deemed the No-Vacation Nation by the Center for Economic Policy and Research. The United States has no federal legislation requiring companies to offer paid vacation days and […]
Once Again: Is College Worth It?
Despite their poor employment prospects, recent graduates say “yes.”
The College Majors That Do Best in the Job Market
A look at which disciplines are most likely to land their alumni jobs that actually use their college degrees (and pay more).
Four Workers for Every Job Opening
The job market still isn’t good, but at least it’s on its way back.
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Where the Jobs Were Lost
Higher-income people fared much better on the employment front during the recession than those in lower-paying jobs, an economist writes.