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Job growth totals 253,000 in April, beating expectations even as the U.S. economy slows

Taylor Daemon May 5, 2023

Job growth fared better than expected in April despite bank turmoil and a decelerating economy, the Labor Department reported Friday.Nonfarm payrolls increased 253,000 for the…

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Private payrolls surged by 296,000 in April, much higher than expected, ADP says

Taylor Daemon May 3, 2023

A "now hiring" sign is displayed outside Taylor Party and Equipment Rentals in Somerville, Massachusetts, U.S., September 1, 2022. Brian Snyder | ReutersHiring at private companies…

Economy

Job openings fell more than expected in March to lowest in nearly two years

Taylor Daemon May 2, 2023

An employee hiring sign with a QR code is seen in a window of a business in Arlington, Virginia, April 7, 2023.Elizabeth Frantz | ReutersEmployment openings pulled back further in…

Economy

Private payrolls rose by 145,000 in March, well below expectations, ADP says

Taylor Daemon Apr 5, 2023

A call for employment sign is displayed on a Dollar General convenience store on March 10, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesPrivate sector hiring decelerated in…

Economy

Job openings tumbled below 10 million in February for the first time in nearly two years

Taylor Daemon Apr 4, 2023

A call for employment sign is displayed on a Dollar General convenience store on March 10, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesJob openings fell below 10 million in…

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Jobless claims edge up to 198,000, higher than expected

Taylor Daemon Mar 30, 2023

Initial filings for unemployment insurance ticked higher last week but remained generally low in a tight labor market.Jobless claims for the week ended March 25 totaled 198,000, up…

Economy

Here’s where the jobs are for February 2023 — in one chart

Taylor Daemon Mar 10, 2023

The U.S. labor market surprised to the upside yet again in February, powered by continued strength in the service sectors of the economy.The leisure and hospitality sector added…

Economy

Job openings declined in January but still far outnumber available workers

Taylor Daemon Mar 8, 2023

A "Now Hiring" sign is displayed on a shopfront on October 21, 2022 in New York City.Leonardo Munoz | View Press | Corbis News | Getty ImagesJob openings declined slightly in…

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Private payrolls rose by 242,000 in February, better than expected, ADP says

Taylor Daemon Mar 8, 2023

A worker prepares a 155mm artillery shell at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S., February 16, 2023.Brendan McDermid | ReutersCompanies added jobs at…

Economy

Black women are gaining ground in the labor market but still face unique barriers

Taylor Daemon Feb 3, 2023

An employee works at the BMW manufacturing plant in Greer, South Carolina, October 19, 2022.Bob Strong | ReutersA decrease in the unemployment rate of Black women is heartening,…

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