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Why Higher U.S. Unemployment is a Worry Why Higher U.S. Unemployment is a Worry
Wed, November, 8, 2023
Unemployment rates are rising causing Americans to worry more. Neil Irwin from Axios has more details.
Economists expect a recession this year. Are States' Unemployment Systems Ready? Economists expect a recession this year. Are States' Unemployment Systems Ready?
Mon, April, 10, 2023
Amidst economists predicting a recession this year, the readiness of states' unemployment systems comes into question. Bailey Schulz of USA Today has the story.
The Missing Pay Raises The Missing Pay Raises
Mon, August, 9, 2021
Average hourly wages continue to rise, but they're not really having a positive impact on workers' wallets. Rick Newman from Yahoo Finance explains the other trends that are canceling out rising wages.
How Businesses Can Get Creative to Entice Employees Back to Work How Businesses Can Get Creative to Entice Employees Back to Work
Thu, July, 22, 2021
Business analyst Carl Gould offers tips to businesses who are struggling to return employees to the workplace.
"You Just Want to Have a Chance." Ex-Offenders Struggle to Find Jobs Amid Pandemic
Mon, February, 8, 2021
Charisse Jones from USA Today details the struggle that ex-convicts are experiencing as they try to find employment during the pandemic.
What's in the $900 Billion Pandemic Relief Bill? What's in the $900 Billion Pandemic Relief Bill?
Tue, December, 29, 2020
Natalie Andrews from The Wall Street Journal goes through the components of the recently passed $900 billion relief bill, including a second round of stimulus checks to Americans, increased unemployment benefits, and help for small businesses.
The $300 Extra in Weekly Unemployment Benefits Is a Win-Win The $300 Extra in Weekly Unemployment Benefits Is a Win-Win
Mon, December, 28, 2020
Elisabeth Buchwald from MarketWatch explains why some experts say the $300 extra in weekly unemployment benefits is the right amount to help both the economy and jobless Americans.
Millions of Americans Unemployed Because of the Pandemic Are Still Waiting on Unemployment Money Millions of Americans Unemployed Because of the Pandemic Are Still Waiting on Unemployment Money
Tue, December, 22, 2020
Rick Jervis from USA Today explores the life-altering plight suffered by millions of unemployed Americans who, nine months into the pandemic, still haven't received a dime of unemployment money.
In the Pandemic Economy, Laid-Off Employees Become New Entrepreneurs In the Pandemic Economy, Laid-Off Employees Become New Entrepreneurs
Tue, December, 1, 2020
Kim Mackrael from The Wall Street Journal tells the story of laid-off employees, like personal trainers and hairstylists, who have reinvented themselves by launching their own small businesses.
U.S. Jobless Claims Rise to 1.1 Million in Latest Week U.S. Jobless Claims Rise to 1.1 Million in Latest Week
Fri, August, 21, 2020
Mark Hamrick from Bankrate evaluates the state of unemployment across the country after the latest labor report shows jobless claims are rising once again.
Coronavirus Obliterated Best African-American Job Market on Record Coronavirus Obliterated Best African-American Job Market on Record
Thu, June, 11, 2020
Eric Morath from The Wall Street Journal explains the devastating impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on the job market for African Americans.
Two-thirds of laid-off workers may temporarily be receiving more money in unemployment benefits than they did from their jobs Two-thirds of laid-off workers may temporarily be receiving more money in unemployment benefits than they did from their jobs
Mon, June, 1, 2020
Two-thirds of laid-off workers may temporarily be receiving more money in unemployment benefits. Andrew Keshner from MarketWatch and Gordon Deal discuss.
'It is part of self-care in a weird way': The looming recession hasn't stopped people from making crazy impulse purchases 'It is part of self-care in a weird way': The looming recession hasn't stopped people from making crazy impulse purchases
Wed, May, 13, 2020
Despite record unemployment, impulse buying hasn't stopped. Elisabeth Buchwald from MarketWatch and Gordon Deal take a look.
16 million people just got laid off but U.S. stocks had their best week in 45 years 16 million people just got laid off but U.S. stocks had their best week in 45 years
Mon, April, 13, 2020
Why does there seem to be a disconnect between the stock market and layoffs? Andrea Riquier from MarketWatch has the story.
This Morning with Gordon Deal March 27, 2020 This Morning with Gordon Deal March 27, 2020
Fri, March, 27, 2020
U.S. coronavirus cases surpass those of China, Italy, rise in unemployment claims halts historic run of job growth, and smart ways to use credit cards in a crisis.
U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since 1969 U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since 1969
Mon, October, 8, 2018
Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate.com, Mark Hamrick, explains what this means for workers and employers.
Maybe It's Time to Change Jobs Maybe It's Time to Change Jobs
Wed, August, 8, 2018
Listen as the University of Maryland's Peter Morici tells Jennifer Kushinka that with an unemployment rate below 4 percent, the time has not been better in decades to improve your circumstances by looking for a better job.
This Weekend with Gordon Deal August 12th, 2017 This Weekend with Gordon Deal August 12th, 2017
Sat, August, 12, 2017
The silent career killer in the tech industry, how to become an expert in networking, and the British pubs banning curse words.
Trump is right about this: Americans need to move where the jobs are. Trump is right about this: Americans need to move where the jobs are.
Mon, August, 7, 2017
Americans need to move where the jobs are. The Washington Posts's Heather Long explains why Trump is right about this.
Ageism is forcing many to look outside Silicon Valley, but tech hubs offer little respite. Ageism is forcing many to look outside Silicon Valley, but tech hubs offer little respite.
Mon, August, 7, 2017
USA Today's Jon Swartz talks about how ageism is forcing many to look outside Silicon Valley.
Jobless Rates for Hispanic and Black Workers Fall to Historic Lows Jobless Rates for Hispanic and Black Workers Fall to Historic Lows
Wed, July, 12, 2017
Jobless rates for minorities have fallen to historic lows. Eric Morath from the Wall Street Journal has the story.
Trump Campaign Revives Debate: Is the Unemployment Rate 'Artificial'? Trump Campaign Revives Debate: Is the Unemployment Rate 'Artificial'?
Wed, July, 27, 2016
The Wall Street Journal's Josh Zumbrun analyzes what the unemployment rate actually means.