The latest employment figures coming out of the Department of Labor are a mixed bag of sorts. According to a new report from the federal department, the unemployment rate rose to 5.7 percent from 5.6 percent as the United States economy added 257,000 in January, which has many … [Read more...]
Teens who work low paying ‘McJobs’ do better later in life
It’s the summertime, but living may not be that easy for teenagers who decided to take on part-time jobs in July and August, and perhaps even during the school months. However, findings from a new study suggest that 15-year-olds who work at so-called "McJobs" will perform better later … [Read more...]
Sunshine days: Florida adds 22,260 private sector jobs in June
One week after it was announced that the United States economy added 288,000 jobs in the month of June, which pleased economic analysts and market watchers, the state of Florida was lauded for being one of the leaders in job growth, according to a new report released by ADP and … [Read more...]
ADP survey shows hiring jumped in June as 281,000 jobs added
Is the United States labor market finally starting to match the temperatures in the southeast? A new private survey of businesses suggests that the job market is beginning to heat up, which adds to projections that the U.S. economy is improving. Payroll processor ADP published the … [Read more...]
Staying with your current employer could cost you big time
In today’s intense labor market, there are various kinds of workers: the long-term unemployed, workers who have left the labor force, individuals that want more from the company they work for and those who are extending their years on the job because they were financially wiped out … [Read more...]
White House says economy would improve if workplace was family-friendly
The United States labor force participation rate stands at a 36-year low as the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported it to be 62.8 percent, down from 63.2 percent in the month of March. The figures could get worse as more Americans give up looking for work, while the number of … [Read more...]
Harsh winter weather hurt construction spending in February: Commerce Department
The harsh winter weather was again to blame for bleak economic figures, this time in the area of construction spending, according to numbers released (PDF) Tuesday by the United States Department of Commerce. According to the federal department, construction spending only rose by a … [Read more...]
