Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level in 5 Years by Reuters Jun 13th 2013 8:55AM The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell last week, nearing its lowest level in five years in a sign of resilience for the U.S. labor market.
Big Blue Issuing Thousands of Pink Slips Amid Restructuring by IBTimes Jun 13th 2013 6:50AM Computer giant IBM reportedly has begun the process of laying off employees in the U.S. as part of a worldwide restructuring plan estimated to cost about $1 billion.
U.S. Auto Industry Is Revving Up for a Hiring Spree by The Associated Press Jun 9th 2013 11:32AM The U.S. auto industry is about to go on a hiring spree as car makers and parts suppliers race to find workers to build the next generation of vehicles.
Save Detroit by Knocking Half of It Down: Crazy or Clever? by Rich Smith Jun 7th 2013 1:55PM Bill Pulte, whose family built PulteGroup into the top U.S. homebuilder, says the way to revive Detroit is to raze half of it and consolidate.
Jobless Rate Rises To 7.6% as Economy Adds 175,000 Jobs by Reuters Jun 7th 2013 9:13AM Employers stepped up hiring in May, a sign the economy continues to grow modestly, despite the federal government's automatic budget cuts.
Jobless Claims Fall as U.S. Employment Slowly Grows by Reuters Jun 6th 2013 9:09AM The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to moderate job growth despite slowing economic activity.
Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly in Latest Week by Reuters May 30th 2013 8:53AM The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, but not enough to suggest a shift in the recent pattern of modest job gains.
Waitstaff Raises Decades Overdue - but You Can Help by Selena Maranjian May 29th 2013 9:30AM Many tipped restaurant employees haven't seen a raise in 22 years, but there are ways you can help boost their wages.
U.S. Jobless Claims Drop More Than Expected, Indicating Economic Resilience by Reuters May 23rd 2013 8:58AM The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to resilience in the labor market.
Should You Boycott Walmart, Gap Over Factory Worker Safety? by M. Joy Hayes, Ph.D. May 22nd 2013 5:00AM After a garment factory collapse in Bangladesh killed over 1,100 workers, many companies signed an accord to improve safety conditions there. Not on the list: Walmart and Gap.
Obama: Congress Needs to Focus on Job Creation by The Associated Press May 17th 2013 2:31PM Obama pushes Washington lawmakers to focus on job creation during a trip to Baltimore to visit a manufacturer of pumping and digging equipment.
Obama Shifts Focus to Jobs by The Associated Press May 17th 2013 8:02AM President Barack Obama leaves behind scandal-focused Washington to focus on the country's slowly improving jobs picture.
Extended Unemployment Benefits Don't Discourage Job Seeking: Fed by CNBC May 15th 2013 12:33PM Despite arguments to the contrary, giving unemployed Americans extended jobless benefits of up to 99 weeks didn't prevent them from taking jobs, according a new report.
Spy Finances: What's the Going Rate for Espionage in Russia? by Eamon Murphy May 14th 2013 5:20PM Russia's FSB has accused a U.S. diplomat of being a CIA agent trying to recruit more spies for Uncle Sam. If their evidence is legit, double agent is a very high paying gig.
Delayed Launch: How (and Why) to Postpone Your Job Market Debut by Bruce Watson May 11th 2013 5:00AM If you just got your diploma, but aren't quite ready for the job market (or you think it's not ready for you), here are a few things to do while you wait for hiring to...
Obama Presses Middle-Class Jobs Agenda in Texas by The Associated Press May 9th 2013 4:13PM President Obama resurrected his jobs proposals Thursday, advancing modest initiatives as he pushed for action on more ambitious efforts that face resistance from Republicans.
Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level in Nearly 5½ Years by Reuters May 9th 2013 8:49AM The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to its lowest level in nearly 5½ years last week, despite federal budget cuts.
Dow, S&P 500 Close at Record Levels After Jobs Report by Reuters May 3rd 2013 4:45PM The Dow and S&P 500 advanced to all-time closing highs on Friday, with major indexes jumping 1 percent after an unexpectedly strong April jobs report.
Service-Sector Job Growth in April Slowest in 9 Months by Reuters May 3rd 2013 10:21AM The pace of growth in the vast U.S. services sector slowed in April to its weakest pace in nine months, an industry report shows.
Hiring Up, Jobless Rate Falls To 7.5% by The Associated Press May 3rd 2013 8:47AM U.S. employers added 165,000 jobs in April, and hiring was much stronger in the previous two months than first thought.
Stocks Rise After Initial Unemployment Claims Fall by The Associated Press May 2nd 2013 10:43AM Stocks are rising in early trading on Wall Street Thursday following encouraging news about the job market and higher profits from CBS, Facebook and other companies.
U.S. Workers More Productive in 1Q -- But Just Barely by The Associated Press May 2nd 2013 9:18AM U.S. worker productivity barely grew from January through March after shrinking in the final three months of 2012.
Jobless Claims Plummet to 5-Year Low by Reuters May 2nd 2013 8:53AM The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell sharply last week to its lowest level since the early days of the 2007-09 recession.
Construction Spending in March Fell to 7-Month Low by Reuters May 1st 2013 10:31AM Construction spending dropped to a seven-month low in March as public outlays recorded their largest drop since 2006, possibly leading to a lowering of first-quarter GDP.
Employers Add Far Fewer Jobs in April than Forecast by Reuters May 1st 2013 8:50AM Private employers added 119,000 jobs in April, well below economists' expectations in the latest piece of data to suggest the economy is encountering a soft patch.
Consumer Confidence Jumps on Better Outlook for Hiring, Pay by Reuters Apr 30th 2013 10:30AM U.S. consumer confidence rebounded in April as Americans felt better about the outlook for the economy and their income prospects, the Conference Board says.
Jobless Claims Fall, Labor Market Recovery Advances by Reuters Apr 25th 2013 8:49AM The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, offering reassurance that the bottom isn't falling out of the labor market.
Indian IT Firms Fear Provisions in New U.S. Immigration Law by The Associated Press Apr 23rd 2013 6:49AM As Congress weighs new immigration legislation, India's outsourcing companies' long-held fears of a backlash are being realized in its crucial U.S. market.
FAA: Delays Hit U.S. Airports As Furloughs Kick In by Reuters Apr 22nd 2013 6:52AM Travelers waited more than an hour for flights in New York and experienced delays at other U.S. airports on Sunday evening as furloughs of air traffic controllers began.
Doubts Rise Among Americans About Obama's Handling of Economy by The Associated Press Apr 19th 2013 7:16AM For the third year in a row, the nation's economic recovery has hit a springtime soft spot, prompting many Americans to now hold a dimmer view of their own finances.
TSA Official Says Employee Furloughs Not Anticipated by The Associated Press Apr 18th 2013 1:03PM A senior Transportation Security Administration official says so far, so good for airport travelers wary of the effects of automatic spending cuts that took effect March 1.
