These Once-Male Dominated Jobs Are Now Mostly Held by Women
Women accounted for 46.8% of the 147.8 million people working in the U.S. labor force in 2020. A decade earlier, women accounted for 47.2% of all American workers. Women had … Read More
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May jobs data expected to be strong, and could add to Fed debate on tapering bond buying
Economists expect 671,000 jobs were added in May, more than double the disappointing 266,000 added in April. The strength or weakness of the jobs report could set the stage for … Read More
Bosses putting a 'digital leash' on remote workers could be crossing a privacy line
According to Brian Honan, a cybersecurity consultant and former advisor to Europol, introducing AI-powered work tracking tools like facial recognition brings a whole host of risks for companies. A recent … Read More
Runaway inflation is the biggest risk facing investors, Leuthold’s Jim Paulsen warns
Jim Paulsen is on watch for runaway inflation. In a note to clients this week, the Leuthold Group chief investment strategist warned it's the biggest risk facing the bull market, … Read More
25 Most Dangerous Jobs In America
Throughout 2020, Americans gained a new appreciation for many previously overlooked laborers, as those delivering food, stocking shelves, and working cash registers were deemed essential workers amid the COVID-19 outbreak. … Read More
U.S. Jobs Fell in December as Virus Surge Hindered Activity
The U.S. labor-market recovery faltered in December with the first decline in payrolls in eight months, as soaring coronavirus infections exacted a bigger toll on jobs and jeopardized the economy’s … Read More
Cash-Strapped Americans Are Drawing Down Savings as Pandemic Divisions Widen
The second round of stimulus checks can’t come fast enough for increasingly cash-strapped Americans. One in four consumers pulled money from their savings in December, the most so far in … Read More
Half of U.S. states will raise their minimum wage in 2021—and more pay hikes could be on the way
The push for a $15 minimum wage notched a big win through President-elect Joe Biden's victory, but it's unclear if his administration will be able to pass a new federal … Read More
Here's how an extra $300 will affect unemployment benefits in your state
A Covid relief bill Congress passed Monday offers an extra $300 in unemployment benefits each week. It lasts for 11 weeks, through mid-March. The average worker would get more than … Read More
Nearly 46,000 businesses slashed 401(k) contributions during pandemic
About 8% of employers cut 401(k) contributions during the Covid pandemic, according to a Plan Sponsor Council of America survey. Another 1% are considering doing so. That would equate to … Read More
Australian jobs top expectations in November as stimulus boosts economic recovery
Australian jobs surpassed expectations again in November, pushing the unemployment rate lower in a sign massive monetary and fiscal stimulus was bearing fruit after the country brought the coronavirus pandemic … Read More
US adds 245,000 jobs in November as COVID-19 surge hampers labor market
More On: jobs report US adds 638K jobs in October as COVID recovery slows US economy adds 661K jobs amid COVID-19 pressure US job postings rise to 6.6M in July, … Read More