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Workers who switched jobs in search of greener pastures during Great Resignation have regrets: survey
Two-thirds of those who switched jobs two years ago were satisfied while 62% who did not change jobs said the same thing, according to a survey.
US jobless claims jump to highest level since August in sign of weakening labor market
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in the US climbed to their highest level since August 2023 -- a sign that the robust American labor market is cooling. Initial jobless claims...
US job growth slowed to 175K jobs in April in possible sign of economic slowdown
US employers increased their payrolls by 175,000 in April -- a notable slowdown from the average 276,000 new jobs per month created so far this year. Last month's pace of...
US employers add surprisingly strong 303K jobs in March as unemployment ticks lower
US employers collectively increased their payrolls by a hefty 303,000 in March -- the fifth consecutive month of hotter-than-expected job gains.
Economy expanded faster than expected on boost from shoppers, strong job market
Gross domestic product increased at a 3.4% annualized rate last quarter, revised up from the previously reported 3.2% pace.
NYC's job market roars back, surpasses level before COVID pandemic lockdowns: data
As of January, non-farm payroll employment in the city came in at 4,737,500 jobs -- surpassing the February 2020 total by nearly 28,000 jobs.
Jobs report: US payrolls surged by 275K in February, but unemployment rises in sign of slowdown
US employers increased payrolls by a surprisingly strong 275,000 in February, but the unemployment rate edged higher among other signs that the economy is slowing down. The big monthly figure...
Layoffs surged in February to highest level since 2009 -- and AI is a big reason
Technology companies bore the brunt of the job losses in February, with the industry shedding 12,412 employees.
New York state won't regain all jobs lost from COVID pandemic until at least 2026, analysis shows
The Empire State is not expected to recover all the jobs lost from the COVID pandemic until at least late 2026, according to a new analysis.
Job gains are going to immigrants, and keeping young US-born men out of the workforce
Comparing to the fourth quarter of 2019, right before Covid hit, to the fourth quarter of 2023 shows 2.7 million more people working.
US inflation rose hotter-than-expected 3.1% in January, dimming hopes for Fed rate cuts
Dow futures were poised to drop early Tuesday as traders began to unwind bets that the Fed will begin easing rates sooner rather than later.
US adds 353,000 jobs in January -- nearly doubling expectations -- as unemployment rate remains steady
US employers added a whopping 353,000 jobs in January -- blowing past economists' forecasts and confounding fears of a slowdown. The blockbuster figure is nearly double the 185,000 jobs economists...
Job openings rise to 9M in December as layoffs increased
And the number of Americans quitting their jobs — a sign of relative confidence in their ability to find a better position — dipped to the lowest level since January...
How to find the best jobs in the thriving tri-state area
The well-diversified economy and the efforts of the New York City Economic Development Council to attract new industries contribute to this positive scenario.
Inflation rose higher than expected in December, putting chill on imminent Fed cuts
US inflation rose 3.4% in December, a larger-than-expected increase that could delay the prospect of three interest rate cuts the Federal Reserve plans for this year. December's Consumer Price Index...
US economy adds 216,000 jobs in December, far more than expected
US employers added a whopping 216,000 jobs in December, an unexpected increase from the month prior that caps off a resilient year for the labor market.
Ten in-demand jobs with skyrocketing wage growth that will remain hot in 2024: analysts
The rates of growth that those top-ten jobs saw in their median pay in 2023 ranged from 18% to 24%.
Finding a new job is getting harder as open positions down more than 15%: Indeed data
Employers' hiring appetites are dwindling, as job postings were down more than 15% in 2023 compared to recent years, according to data courtesy of Indeed.
Job openings, number of workers quitting drop to lowest levels in 2 years
The number of people quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence in the job market — fell to its lowest level since February 2021.
US inflation rose 3.1% in November, stubbornly above Fed's target
US inflation rose 3.1% in November, stubbornly above the Federal Reserve's long-term target and bolstering the case for central bankers to keep interest rates at current levels this spring. The...