Unemployment

Why Libraries Are the Safest Place for Homeless People

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By The Aspen Institute April 4, 2016

The Rising Political Power of America's Single Women

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By The Aspen Institute February 26, 2016

Why We Don't Talk About Rural Poverty

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By The Aspen Institute January 15, 2016

Millennials Are Living With Parents at Record Rates

More women are living at home today than in 1940

By Charlotte Alter November 11, 2015

Jobless Rate Falls to Lowest Since the Recovery Began

Yet we are seeing no recovery in wage growth or labor force participation

By Chris Matthews / Fortune September 4, 2015

How to Talk to New Grads About Finding a Job

Be there in a productive way

By Kelsey Manning / Levo League June 8, 2015

Unemployment Rate Drops

But the numbers from March are far worse than expected

By John Kell / Fortune May 8, 2015

This Simple Fact Can Ruin Your Life for an Entire Decade

But you don't have to let it

By Martha C. White March 16, 2015

How Being Unemployed Changes Your Personality

The new results question how permanent personality really is

By Justin Worland February 12, 2015

What Unemployed People Do With Their Time

While most of unemployed people spend a sizable part of their day job-hunting, plenty of others seem to, well, futz around

By Refinery29 January 26, 2015

Unemployment Drops to 5.6%

December marked the 11th straight month of payroll increases above 200,000

By Fortune January 9, 2015

Layoffs By U.S. Employers at 17-Year Low

Data are the latest indicator that the U.S. labor market is performing well

By John Kell / Fortune January 8, 2015

Private Sector Adds More Than 2.5 Million Jobs in 2014

At the current pace of job growth the economy could return to full employment by this time next year

By John Kell / Fortune January 7, 2015

Millennials Worse Off Than Parents

The latest Census numbers show Americans aged 18 to 34 struggling worse than their parents did in the '80s

By Josh Sanburn December 4, 2014

Five Best Ideas of the Day: December 3

1. The Obamas should consider teaching in an urban public school after 2016. By Valerie Strauss in the Washington Post 2. Tech journalism needs to grow up. By Michael Brendan Dougherty in The Week 3....

By The Aspen Institute December 3, 2014

Many Young Americans Are Happy Not To Work

Analysis shows increase in the percentage of teenagers and twenty-somethings outside the labor force

By Justin Worland November 14, 2014

Hurray! Americans Are Quitting Their Jobs

Highest quitting rate since 2008 is a key indicator of rosier economic times

By TIME Staff November 14, 2014

Unemployment Rate Hits 6-Year Low at 5.8%

Unemployment rate drops to lowest level since July 2008

By Fortune / Laura Lorenzetti November 7, 2014

French President François Hollande May Not Stand for Re-Election

He cites his failure to temper the nation's spiraling unemployment during his term in office

By Helen Regan November 7, 2014

4 Ways to Go From Underemployed to Getting the Job You Want

What to do about America's employers eliminating, automating and offshoring jobs

By Marty Nemko October 27, 2014

20% of U.S. Workers Say They Were Laid Off in Last 5 Years

Total of 30 million say they received pink slips since 2009

By Dan Kedmey September 24, 2014

A Global Jobs Crisis Is Coming, Says World Bank

And a new report says there’s no immediate solution in sight for the problem

By Rishi Iyengar September 9, 2014

Joe Biden Makes Labor Day Call for Fair Wage

A job's about a lot more than a paycheck. It's about your dignity, it's about your place in the community, it's about who you are."

By Justin Worland September 1, 2014

Here Are the Crucial Job Skills Employers Are Really Looking For

'Soft skills' like professionalism and oral communication rank among the most valued, regardless of education level

By Rachel Burstein August 29, 2014

Modi (Barely) Passes His First Big Test on Economic Reform

The new Prime Minister indicated change will come in steps, not all at once

By Michael Schuman July 10, 2014

Unemployed and in Debt, Young Americans Ask Congress for Help

Five years after the end of the Great Recession, America's young adults are still facing economic challenges.

By Becca Stanek June 26, 2014

Greater Unemployment Benefits Can Reduce the Suicide Rate

Paying out bigger benefits in lean times is literally a lifesaver for the jobless

By Melissa Hellmann June 20, 2014

The Single Most Depressing Thing About the Recession Has Just Been Put Out of Its Misery

The most depressing jobs graph in more than 60 years has finally kicked the bucket thanks to the latest jobs report

By Dan Kedmey June 6, 2014

Most Stay at Home Dads Not There By Choice

More dads are raising their kids full time, but that's not necessarily good news.

By Belinda Luscombe June 5, 2014

Job Market Dropouts May Be Rejoining the Workforce

People who had given up on looking for a job may be re-entering the the job market, an encouraging sign for the recovery.

By Noah Rayman June 5, 2014

These Are the Jobs Employers Are Desperate to Fill

Are you a skilled tradesperson? A teacher? Even a waiter or waitress? If so, you’re in luck: These all came up on ManpowerGroup’s newest annual Talent Shortage Survey as occupations employers around the country are...

By Martha C. White June 3, 2014

47% of unemployed Americans have just stopped looking for work

New survey finds the unemployed are losing hope

By Dan Kedmey May 22, 2014

S. Africa Goes to Polls Amid Protests, Unemployment

The governing ANC party is expected to maintain its two-thirds majority, but dissatisfaction with the jobless rate and recent corruption scandals may cause it to lose ground, especially among young voters

By Michelle Arrouas May 7, 2014

Girl Hands Michelle Obama Her Dad's Resume During Q&A

The first lady was spending time with the children of executive branch employees at the White House's Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

By Denver Nicks April 25, 2014

Fast Food Favorites Cook Up a Breakfast War

It's not just Taco Bell and McDonald's who are duking it out to win over America's early diners. Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, Jack in the Box, Hardee's and Carl's Jr. have all stepped up to the plate recently with new marketing campaigns or menu items

By Brad Tuttle April 17, 2014

Jobless Claims Drop to Lowest Level Since 2007

Newly released figures show 300,000 people filed for unemployment claims last week, the lowest level since before the recession, suggesting employers are dismissing fewer workers. But if the job market is going to continue bouncing back, they'll have to start hiring more

By Noah Rayman April 10, 2014

Senate Passes Benefits Bill

President Obama has praised the bill that extends long-term unemployment benefits for five months, but its future in the House looks bleak

By Maya Rhodan April 7, 2014

Long-Term Unemployed Face Tough Odds

A new Princeton study reveals that 1 in 10 people who have been unemployed for six months or longer are hired annually, which underscores the struggles of those seeking to re-enter the job market after being laid off

By Noah Rayman March 21, 2014

House GOP Doubtful of Senate’s Jobless Benefits Deal

An agreement struck by a bipartisan group of 10 senators would retroactively restore for five months emergency unemployment insurance that expired in December—but senior Republican representatives aren't sold

By Alex Rogers March 13, 2014

Spain Created Jobs!

After 68 months of losses, that's reason to celebrate

By Dan Kedmey March 6, 2014

Unemployment: A Fate Worse Than Death

When it comes to happiness, being unemployed is worse for you than divorce or the death of a spouse.

By Megan McArdle February 19, 2014

The School That Will Get You a Job

A new kind of education shows why four years of high school isn’t enough

By Rana Foroohar February 13, 2014

Early Unemployment Data Lifts Hope for Job Growth

Fewer unemployment claims than expected

By Christopher Matthews February 6, 2014

Pope: Inequality Can Lead to 'Moral Destitution'

The pain of 'unjust social conditions' can be considered 'impending suicide,' says Pope Francis

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 4, 2014

America's Economic Moment

The U.S. economy is a world beater again--but 2014 will tell whether that's good for everyone

By Rana Foroohar January 23, 2014

Unemployment

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The Jobs That Weren't Saved

What Trump Got Wrong About Unemployment

Men Without Full-Time Jobs Are 33% More Likely to Divorce