Jobs Archives - CFO

Unemployment Claims Jump

Unemployment Claims Jump

“This reminds us that the economic crisis has not gone away, far from it, at a time when multiple crises have been vying for our attention.”

By Lauren Muskett | January 14, 2021

Private Sector Hiring Slows in November

Private Sector Hiring Slows in November

U.S. companies hired 307,000 employees last month, missing the 475,000 employees that economists expected.

By Lauren Muskett | December 2, 2020

When Opportunity Knocks: Dealing With Recruiters

When Opportunity Knocks: Dealing With Recruiters

Think calls from recruiters are a waste of time? Here’s how to make the most of these career connections.

By Sandra Beckwith | December 2, 2020

Economy Adds 225,000 Jobs in January

Economy Adds 225,000 Jobs in January

Warm weather and an easing of trade tensions led to growth.

By Lauren Muskett | February 7, 2020

Unemployment Dips to Lowest Level in 50 Years

Unemployment Dips to Lowest Level in 50 Years

A second straight month of strong U.S. job growth is "further evidence that February’s paltry 56,000 increase in jobs was an aberration."

By Matthew Heller | May 3, 2019

December Jobs Report Assuages Investors

December Jobs Report Assuages Investors

But the unemployment rate rose to 3.9% as more U.S. workers joined the labor force.

By William Sprouse | January 4, 2019

Wages Finally React to Labor Market Tightening

Workplace Issues

Wages Finally React to Labor Market Tightening

July's robust increase in wages, the best since 2009, could prompt the Fed to raise rates more sharply in the closing months of 2018.

By William Sprouse | September 7, 2018

Unemployment Falls To Lowest Levels Since Dot-Com Boom

Unemployment Falls To Lowest Levels Since Dot-Com Boom

The economy added 223,000 jobs in May. About 120,000 are needed to keep up with growth in the working-age population.

By William Sprouse | June 1, 2018

Wanted: A Hands-On CFO

Wanted: A Hands-On CFO

Publicly held U.S. Concrete hunts for a finance chief that actually wants to do finance.

By Vincent Ryan | August 30, 2017

U.S. Employers Add Only 98,000 Jobs in March

U.S. Employers Add Only 98,000 Jobs in March

Unemployment fell to a near 10-year low, suggesting the sharp drop in job growth does not reflect the underlying strength of the labor market.

By Matthew Heller | April 10, 2017

Trump Praises Wal-Mart, GM for U.S. Job Moves

Trump Praises Wal-Mart, GM for U.S. Job Moves

The retailer and automaker join a parade of U.S. companies that have been touting their commitment to domestic job creation.

By Matthew Heller | January 17, 2017

Wages Post Biggest Gain Since Recession

Wages Post Biggest Gain Since Recession

Average hourly wages rose 2.9% in December, suggesting the economic recovery is finally translating into gains for workers.

By Matthew Heller | January 9, 2017

Job Market Posts Second Straight Strong Gain

Job Market Posts Second Straight Strong Gain

Following the solid job growth in June, the July report suggests the labor market remains a bright spot for the U.S. economy.

By Matthew Heller | August 8, 2016

Companies Seek to Acquire and Hire

Talent Management

Companies Seek to Acquire and Hire

Slow growth is piquing interest in M&A but hindering efforts to fill key positions, according to the latest Duke/CFO Business Outlook survey.

By David W. Owens | November 25, 2015

U.S. Adds Only 142,000 Jobs in September

U.S. Adds Only 142,000 Jobs in September

The disappointing jobs report casts doubt on whether the Federal Reserve will proceed with an interest-rate hike this year.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 2, 2015