A new book reframes the affordability debate: the problem isn’t just prices alone, but persistently low wages.
As the labor market continues to tighten and sectors begin to reduce growth or contract, healthcare stands out as a major ...
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Low-skill work is paying better than expected
A growing trend in the labor market reveals that low-skill work is paying better than previously expected, challenging traditional views on worker value. As described by Byron Auguste in “Low Wage, ...
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As New Grads Face a Challenging Job Market, Law School Applications Surge to Highest Levels In Over a Decade
With new grads entering a competitive labor market, law school applications have jumped more than 18% during the 2024 and 2025 admissions cycle compared with the year prior. Strong hiring rates for ...
For decades, economists gave short shrift to the idea of monopsony — a power employers can have to suppress wages. Now a wave ...
In 2025, the labor market is softening but not collapsing, even amid a government shutdown. Job growth has slowed, with unemployment nearing 4%, but GDP growth remains strong, supporting economic ...
Flexible work arrangements help small businesses compete for talent, but only if they’re set up the right way.
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A report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas showed layoffs in October hit the highest level since 2008, according to the firm's data A labor-market update from Challenger, Gray & Christmas on Thursday ...
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