The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Employment Situation Report for February on March 10, showing a healthy 235,000 gain in payroll employment. Asked what President
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has prohibited discrimination based on disability since 1990. However, many people with disabilities still struggle with unemployment or under-employment.
When post-inauguration women’s marches made headlines across the country, women-in-the-workforce issues became hot topics. Here are some tips for using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to
In an interview with John Phillips, the retired U.S. Army Officer and author of Boots to Loafers, Finding Your New True North tells the Reynolds Center
Growing numbers of armed services veterans have found an excellent home for their skills in corporate America, and many large companies are attracting and retaining
Robin McDowell and Martha Mendoza of the Associated Press discuss their 2015 Barlett and Steele Gold Award winning investigation “Fish Slavery.” McDowell and Mendoza discussed their
Minimum wage increases are spreading across the U.S., with four more states including public referendums on the ballot this November. However, hidden beneath these gains
If you’re reporting on labor, employment or the economy, you’ll need numbers to tell your stories. Thankfully, government data is regularly updated online and can
Pay and other inequalities between men and women remain a hot news topic. And for curious business reporters, great resources exist for ongoing story ideas
Technology has made it easier for workers to connect with side jobs and projects in the digital marketplace where employees and customers can request services on demand.
From food service workers to business professionals and hospitality personnel, the Bureau of Labor Statistics under the U.S. Department of Labor provides plenty of data
According to a new report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, high-tech industries account for nearly 12 percent of total employment and contribute almost 23
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