JOB MARKET

Mar 08 2025BUSINESS

Dallas-Fort Worth: Where Jobs Are Booming

The Dallas-Fort Worth area is buzzing with job growth, even as the national job market faces uncertainty. While the U. S. added 151, 000 jobs in February, the unemployment rate crept up to 4. 1%. This is due to factors like tariffs and government downsizing, which have made the economic outlook less clear. The Dallas-Fort Worth region is standing strong. Big...

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Mar 08 2025FINANCE

Wall Street's Wild Ride: A Bumpy Week for Investors

Wall Street is having a tough week. The stock market is down, and investors are feeling the pressure. The S&P 500, a key indicator of the market's health, dropped by 1% in midday trading. This comes after a rollercoaster week where the index swung up and down by at least 1% each day. Things are looking grim, with this week shaping up to be the worst since 2022. ...

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Feb 28 2025BUSINESS

The Impact of Promoting from Within on Employee Retention

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a lot of changes in the job market. At first, there were fewer jobs available, but then the market bounced back strongly. This shift gave researchers a chance to see how promoting employees from within (internal sourcing) affects how likely they are to leave their jobs voluntarily. Internal sourcing is when companies promote t...

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Feb 19 2025BUSINESS

White-Collar Jobs: The New Normal

The job market for white-collar workers in the U. S. has slowed down significantly in recent years. This shift is evident in sectors like tech, law, communications, and media, where many professionals are struggling to find new roles despite an overall healthy job market with a 4% unemployment rate in January. The professional and business services sector, which incl...

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Feb 07 2025FINANCE

Economy Feels the Chill as 2025 Begins with Fewer Jobs

The United States started 2025 with a hiring slowdown. Although January saw only 143, 000 jobs being added, the unemployment rate fell to 4%, according to U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Experts had expected a higher job increase of 170, 000, alongside a steady unemployment rate of 4. 1%. The unexpected weather conditions, including severe winter weather ...

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Feb 06 2025FINANCE

Making Sense of the Jobs Report Mess

So there's big jobs report coming up on an upcoming Friday, and it isn’t going to be as clear-cut as we want. The reason? The government revises its numbers every year, letting old and new numbers intermingle. This is creating a situation ripe for misunderstanding. First, let\`s break this down. The report, due on Friday, isn't just the raw data we usually get ever...

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Jan 15 2025BUSINESS

Networking: A Better Way to Find Jobs

Imagine you're job hunting. You might think sending out lots of resumes is the key. But hold on! Researchers from Harvard say that's not how successful job seekers do it. They found that talking to people in the field, or networking, is what really helps you find the right job. This isn't just about getting hired, but also about finding a job that you'll enjoy and fe...

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

Job Market Pause: Why Fewer People Are Quitting

The job market, often called the “Great Stay, ” is showing signs of slowing down. In November, the number of people quitting their jobs fell to below 3. 1 million, the lowest since the pandemic's peak. The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey also shows hiring has hit a decade low. This suggests the labor market is cooling off. Workers might be staying put b...

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Dec 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Tools in Tech: A Game-Changer for Professionals

In just two years, generative AI (gen AI) has become a must-have for technology professionals. Last year, job ads mentioning gen AI skyrocketed by 350%. These tools are especially important in data analytics, software development, and scientific research. However, industries like insurance and logistics are slow to adopt them. Yet, increasing adoption suggests gen AI...

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Dec 19 2024FINANCE

Fed Adjusts Rates and Shifts 2025 Forecast

The Federal Reserve wrapped up its rate cuts for 2024 with a final adjustment at its meeting on Wednesday. Interestingly, they scaled back their expectations for rate reductions in 2025 by two, as inflation remains persistent and the economy stays robust. Just a couple of years ago, the situation was quite different. In 2022, inflation was soaring at more than doubl...

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