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Concerns Rise as US Labor Market Shows Signs of Strain

The US economy's robust period of job creation has come to a halt, as indicated by the latest job market data which fell short of expectations.  On the previous Friday, the mood was optimistic about the stat...

The Benefits of Benefits: How Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans Can Set You Up for Success

Landing a job with great benefits can feel like winning the career lottery. While a competitive salary keeps the lights on, robust benefits like employer-sponsored retirement p...

Economists Warn of "Uneven" Job Recovery

The United States Congress and President Trump signed a stimulus for $2.2 trillion that was meant to spur the economy. Though what most media doesn't tell the public is how the money is actually handled. The average person thin...

Will Media Just Be Quiet About Unemployment Claims?

Last week, news was that unemployment claims were at an all-time low, so please give President Biden a slow clap for doing a fantastic job. The week before that, they were at a record high. Before that? Oh, they wer...

How AI is Changing the Global Labor Market and Skills Needed for Success

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is set to significantly transform the global labor market. According to Karin Kimbrough, Chief Econo...

Surprising Jobs Report Threatens Further Stimulus Spending

In late May, almost every expert in the world of finance and in print journalism was furiously writing a variety of essays, op-eds and articles about the looming disaster that would be revealed in June, telling th...

Making Yourself Heard in the Workplace: Essential Strategies for Career Success

As employees, we are often put in an overwhelming work environment, and being heard is more crucial than ever to your career success.  It’s not about raising your voice but rather ...

Real Income Growth Trends: Insights from the JP Morgan Chase Institute's Latest Report

  The recent labor market data has led to varying perspectives on real income growth trends, and the topic has received a lot of attention due to its connection to consumer confidence...

Remote Work in 2023 and Beyond

Three years ago, remote work took center stage. To face the challenges of COVID-19, employers and employees transitioned to working remotely. This is a trend that has continued into 2023. Ten years ago, remote work was not common. The opt...