For much of the last half decade, wage gains made by the typical American worker have been wiped out by historic inflation. The consumer price index hit a multi-decade high in mid-2022, and partially…
In recent years, the cost of living in the United States has increased at a far faster rate than wages. Between 2021 and 2024, the typical full time worker’s annual income increased by about…
As tariffs raise car prices, the next move by manufacturers is bound to be layoffs. Volvo has just announced it will cut 800 jobs at three U.S. locations.
Do you hate lawyers? There’s plenty to dislike about the profession as a whole, thanks in part to a reputation for chasing ambulances, seeking punitive damages, and a mess of other issues. That said,…
The UN forecasts that 40% of the world’s jobs will be affected by artificial intelligence. Millions of people face employment disruption.
One of the most notable aspects of the new University of Michigan consumer sentiment report was the number of people who expect higher unemployment in the next year. The figure was 66% for March,…
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ “The Employment Situation” report, the US unemployment rate was 4.1% in February, and the economy added 151,000 jobs. When the data was broken down across the 50…
It’s an unfortunate reality men and women alike have to face, but there are gender-heavy jobs in America. The sad truth is that even in the 21st century, gender-based stereotypes are not just a…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work (AKA working from home) became increasingly popular — as you might expect, considering nobody was physically working unless they were considered essential employees. As workers began performing their…
When you think about all the professions you choose from in America, there is no shortage of options. It doesn’t matter what your interests or degree are anymore, as you can find work, even…
Since AI products have become available to the general public, there has been a concern that they will, in some form, take over jobs done by humans. A study by the McKinsey Global Institute…
There’s a common belief in the United States that if you don’t have a four-year college degree, you won’t be able to make a great living. While there is some truth that a college…
Job cuts among federal employees are unlikely to boost the unemployment rate much. Combined with layoffs due to tariffs, though, that might be a different story.
Depending on when you grew up, the examples you saw, and the books you read, you probably learned that certain jobs were for women and others were for men. As it turns out, some…
As a hopeful job seeker in this market, one of the primary things you want to find beyond a good salary is a place to work that seemingly cares about you and your team.…
