Strong month of hiring would put Fed in tough spot
The U.S. economy likely maintained a solid pace of job and wage growth in December, but rising borrowing costs as the Federal Reserve fights inflation could slow labor market momentum…
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US Capitol cannot re-open until there are more officers
The U.S. Capitol has not fully re-opened since the Jan. 6, 2021 protest. The reason appears to be it is lacking in enough security officers, the chief of the U.S.…
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NFL changes rules to promote diversity hiring
The NFL’s Rooney Rule, which was adopted in 2003, is being modified to promote the hiring of women and minorities. All 32 clubs will be required to employ a female…
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Job growth is sign COVID-19 pandemic has ended
Tremendous job growth is a sign the COVID-19 pandemic is finally over. Joblessness is now at its lowest level since before the pandemic. The Associated Press has the story: Employers…
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Powell tells Congress that Fed will raise rates this month
The Fed is widely expected to raise its benchmark short-term interest rate several times this year beginning with its March 15-16 meeting. A rate hike next month would be the…
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Jobless claims drop in U.S. for seventh straight week
Jobless claims drop, and unemployment aid is down this week are in a steady decline, as businesses ramp up hiring, and increase starting wages, to entice people back to work,…
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Americans quit jobs in record numbers for second month
People continue to quit their jobs in record numbers, in large part due to finding better jobs as employers are desperate to find employees. Before the pandemic, about 3.6 million…
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Employers increase hiring despite COVID-19
Businesses added the most employees since July last month, 531,000. The unemployment rate continues to fall, a sign people are rebounding since COVID-19. The Associated Press has the story: Job…
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Grammys release requirement for inclusion of diverse show
It is a simple rule in hiring, that a potential employer just hires the most qualified person for the job, but in the 21st century with the Grammys, that is…
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Record number of Americans quit their jobs
The Labor Department numbers are in for August, and 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs in August, the highest on record since 2000. That’s almost 3% of the workforce. The…
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September jobs report reveals 5 things
Things are looking somewhat good with the September jobs report, although not quite as good as many had hoped. The delta variant took a toll on hiring, but unemployment still…
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