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Consumer confidence in the US declines ahead of debt-ceiling deal
The share of consumers who said jobs were "plentiful" fell to the lowest level in more than two years.
Black unemployment hits record low, but participation falls
The unemployment rate for Black workers retreated to 4.7% last month, falling below 5% for the first time ever.
Accenture is delaying new-hire start dates on top of layoffs
The company is looking to recalibrate its massive workforce for a more cost-conscious environment.
To battle inflation, employees are forgoing healthcare
For employees, managing rising costs of healthcare, food and other consumer goods is no small task. Here's how employers can help.
Why this economist calls the healthcare system ‘a cancer on the American dream’
Industry expert Sylvester Schieber breaks down the challenges of the healthcare industry — and outlines steps toward better, affordable care.
U.S. job openings fall below 10 million for first time since 2021
The largest declines in vacancies were in business services, healthcare and social assistance, and transportation, warehousing and utilities.
Layoffs at tech giants driving high vacancies in office real estate
Some 174 million square feet of office space — double San Francisco's entire inventory — is available for sublease across the U.S.
Meta to cut 10,000 jobs and 5,000 more vacant positions
Meta plans to lay off around 10,000 employees and close 5,000 additional open roles in its second major round of job cuts.
Job growth continues to exceed expectations, shows ADP data
Private payrolls increased by 242,000 in February.
Study finds that 15% of the labor force may be independent contractors
The findings suggest a greater share of the workforce lacks protections — such as benefits, labor regulations and insurance — afforded to employees.
Lost jobs, and lost hope: How layoffs are impacting employer-provided fertility benefits
The CEO of WINFertility and medical director at CCRM Fertility Houston explain why strong fertility benefits are vital to an organization's success.
U.S. jobless claims edge lower in sign of a strong labor market
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits eased last week and a measure of labor costs remained firm in the closing months of 2022.
Goldman cuts U.S. recession odds to 25%
Economists at Goldman Sachs said the risk of a U.S. recession is receding amid a persistently strong jobs market and signs of improving business sentiment.
The Great Resignation isn’t over: 20 states with the highest and lowest quit rates
WalletHub ranked which states are seeing the highest quit rates in the nation.
Union membership slumps to pre-pandemic levels
The share of wage and salary workers who were members of unions was 10.1% last year, below 2019's 10.3%.
Half of America stopped saving for retirement last year amid soaring inflation
Additionally, one in three adults with long-term nest eggs pulled out money for daily living costs, a U.S. News & World Report survey found
U.S. keeps hiring as wages cool giving the Federal Reserve room to slow interest-rate hikes
The unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage point to 3.5%, matching a five-decade low, as participation inched higher.
Will a recession put a stop to DEI initiatives?
Jess Green, senior vice president of customer success at Lever, explains why DEI efforts should not fall by the wayside despite talks of budget cuts and layoffs.
U.S. job openings top forecasts in a resilient labor market
Hiring, while moderating, remains solid and layoffs low.
