SINGAPORE: “Distraught, mentally tired, lacking confidence, and disappointed.” That’s how one jobseeker summed up his feelings after being unemployed for the past six months. Posting on the r/singaporefi subreddit on Thursday (Oct 30), the jobseeker wrote that for the past few months, he had gone for several interviews but never received an offer, applied for […]| The Independent Singapore News
Recent data boosts 2025 outlooks, longer-term expectations unchanged| Investment Executive
Job market, social fabric facing further stress from shuttered U.S. government The post Fallout from U.S. shutdown is building: BMO appeared first on Investment Executive.| Investment Executive
Where does the data for JobWatch come from? Policy Matters’ JobWatch data comes from the Ohio Dept. of Job and Family Services’ (ODJFS) Ohio Labor Market Information resources, in particular the Ohio and U.S. Employment Situation data and Nonagricultural Wage and Salary Employment Estimates. ODJFS releases these data monthly, derived from the Bureau of Labor […] The post BLS jobs report on pause during government shutdown: What that means for JobWatch appeared first on Policy Matters Ohio.| Policy Matters Ohio
TRUE empowerment lies beyond the limits of capitalism, says SAFTU, the South African Federation of Trade Unions. A statement issued on Tuesday on behalf of SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said: ‘The South African Federation of Trade Unions strongly opposes the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Economic Inclusion for All Bill. ‘The DA’s proposed bill is a […] The post ‘We’ve got to get beyond the limits of capitalism’ say SAFTU trade unions appeared first on Workers Revolution...| Workers Revolutionary Party
Recently, media and think tank interest has increased about possible reforms to the disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). As I led the effort on such a regulation in the first Trump Administration, reporters have contacted me, and others are citing my work, sometimes inaccurately. Therefore, I am writing this blog post to set the record straight. The post Disability Debates appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.| American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Wisconsin residents who were previously denied unemployment benefits while receiving Social Security Disability Insurance could be eligible for financial compensation for past benefits. Here’s what you need to know. After court ruling, some 13,000 disabled Wisconsin workers notified they may be eligible for backpay is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.| Wisconsin Watch
Yes. Unemployment among young U.S. workers is the highest it’s been in nearly four years. Is unemployment for young US workers the highest since the pandemic? is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.| Wisconsin Watch
American policing was never a neutral institution; it was born from systems designed to control African Americans. Slave patrols, first organized in the 1700s, enforced curfews, hunted for enslaved people who ran away from their masters, and terrorized enslaved populations, embedding racial control into the very foundations of law enforcement. Even after slavery ended, these […]| Northeastern University Political Review
Today on TAP: And so is Trump’s maneuver to take over the central bank. Even if he were to succeed, there is no good monetary cure for Trump’s economic carnage.| The American Prospect
From tutoring at home to running small shops, Kashmir’s graduates are redefining survival, innovation, and dignity amid a stalled job market.| Kashmir Observer
If we truly care about the future of Kashmiri youth, we must reimagine what education prepares them for. Not the past. Not the dreams of their parents. But the world that is already here, and the one that's fast approaching.| Kashmir Observer
India's Periodic Labour Force Survey is a vital source of employment data, and drives research and policy. We track changes in its methodology and their implications, key uses of the dataset, and important debates around its methodology and findings.| Data For India
These are personal notes on the latest news on generative AI (late August / early September) and on fundamental trends behind this news. This is a follow-up to this post. Robotics and generative AI: interlinked I remember an impactful talk in 2017 by Laurent Alexandre for a commission of the French Senate, where he hammered the economic significance of AI. Still very much worth watching: In this talk, Laurent Alexandre highlighted a difference in progress rates between AI and robotics: AI is ...| nocodefunctions.com
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President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Stephen Miran to serve out the remaining term of Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler. Trump said Miran will serve in the role until January 31, 2026, while he continues a search for a permanent replacement. The Senate will probably| Yardeni QuickTakes
A selection of graphs and statistics on UK unemployment. Also, looking at factors that explain changes in UK unemployment. Why unemployment was lower in the 2000s and 2010s than 1980s and 90s. A success story of the UK economy? Raw data: Labour market data | Source: ONS MGSX (LFS)…| Economics Help
The post Unemployment up and wage growth down appeared first on Your Money.| Your Money
The economy in 2022 was remarkably resilient to higher interest rates and tighter financial conditions. Although residential construction fell, consumer spending continued to expand. The labor mark…| John Roberts Macroeconomics
The war on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), fueled by two of the current administration’s Executive Orders, has sharply increased unemployment among Black women. A Financial Times commentary from mid-2025 warns of a steadily declining U.S. job market, citing slowing job growth and shrinking labor force participation. While the national unemployment rate hovered around 4.2% […]| Feminist Majority Foundation
Not everyone is benefiting from the province's strong economy. Here are a few things to consider as we ask why middle-aged workers, particularly those outside the capital region, are being left behind.| Analysis Archives – The Independent
Representational Photo New Delhi- The rate of unemployment in the country, measured in monthly term, rose to 5.6 per cent| Kashmir Observer
Macy's store closures were part of the "retail apocalypse."| RetailWire
Despite articles about AI, entry level hiring is critical to company growth, corporate culture, and long term organizational performance.| JOSH BERSIN
Lael Brainard´s speech on the Fed´s new “longer-run goals and strategies makes reference to a “New Normal”: [I only highlight her references to the labor market] “The new statement on goals and strategy responds to these features of the new normal in a compelling and pragmatic way by making four important changes. First, the statement […]| Historinhas
J&K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday said those who| Kashmir Observer
KO file photo Jammu- The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that it has no plans| Kashmir Observer
In this blog, we discuss are recent study looking at working life and unemployment expectancies and conclude that it pays off to study. The post It pays off to study – a glance at expected career lengths in Finland appeared first on Finnwards.| Finnwards
Today's Job Numbers clearly show that the new, post-industrial economy is here to stay. Here is my "tale of three curves" to explain.| JOSH BERSIN
This week we saw US unemployment “tick up” to 4.3% and economists started begging for lower interest rates. For those of us who talk with companies and leaders all day, I would say we’re experiencing what I’d call a normal economic cycle. The last major recession (not including the Pandemic, which was not a demand ... Read more» The post As The Economy Slows, Focus On The Skills Of The Future: Ability To Change. appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.| JOSH BERSIN
California hiring news, labor reports, unemployment rates, and expert advice on trends, organized by county including Sonoma and Napa.| Star Staffing
Missouri’s unemployment rate increases fell in line with most places across the country. Nearly 90% of metro areas included in a new federal report saw hikes.| KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR
The unemployment rate climbed to 4.3% in July, up 0.2% from June, the Friday employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows, alarming some economists who believe the Federal Reserve has waited too long to cut interest rates.| North Dakota Monitor
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 185,000 in July, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.| CNBC
The Canadian federal government has promised to modernize Employment Insurance for the 21st century and has been holding consultations to engage stakeholders and others. These have been full of suggestions for the expansion of coverage and benefits. But when it comes to financing the program the debate has been framed in terms of how to … Continue reading Insurance principles offer three practical reforms for financing Employment Insurance| Economics for public policy
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy can reasonably thought of as an experiment not to be repeated. This post is an excerpt from the conclusion to my forthcoming paper called “The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: First steps, missteps, and next steps.” Download a copy and read the full paper. The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy as an … Continue reading The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: First steps, missteps, and next steps| Economics for public policy
Interpreting job market statistics demands a lot of care right now. The pandemic has muddied the statistical waters and created the illusion that unemployment rates are significantly higher in Canada than in other countries. Erin O’Toole, with a sense of indignation and urgency, has boldly proclaimed that “We lead the G7 in unemployment.” Statistics in … Continue reading In pandemic times, the unemployment rate is not what it seems| Economics for public policy
This posts offers my written statement for a presentation made on February 23rd to the Canadian House of Commons, Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities as a part of its Review of the Employment Insurance Program. Employment Insurance has been found wanting. It has … Continue reading Employment Insurance for the future of work, right now| Economics for public policy
In this blog post we look at the employment rates of recent graduates in Finland. We discuss data from 2009 to 2021. The post Employment rates of recent graduates in Finland appeared first on Finnwards.| Finnwards
A record 50.5 million people quit their jobs in 2022, breaking the previous high set in 2021 as ample job prospects and high pay lured them elsewhere.| CNBC
This post draws on the New York Fed’s Equitable Growth Indicators to highlight recent gender gaps in the labor market at the national and regional levels.| Liberty Street Economics
The story of addiction in Appalachia is far more complex than the stereotype acknowledges. It is a pervasive disorder with deep, systemic roots. It is a pandemic that will only end when, as a nation, we confront the economic, political, medical, and cultural catalysts driving it.| Appalachian History