Nonfarm payrolls

U.S. Payrolls Grow 311K, But Labor Market May Be Softening
The Economy

U.S. Payrolls Grow 311K, But Labor Market May Be Softening

The pace of job growth has slowed over the past year, and earnings decelerated in some sectors in February.
By Vincent Ryan | March 10, 2023
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Jobs Report Tops Analysts’ Estimates
Training

Jobs Report Tops Analysts’ Estimates

The labor market showed renewed strength in June, with nonfarm payrolls rising by 222,000 jobs.
By William Sprouse | July 7, 2017
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U.S. Beats Expectations With 242,000 Job Gain
The Economy

U.S. Beats Expectations With 242,000 Job Gain

The strong February jobs report suggests steady consumer spending "is bolstering demand and prompting employers to expand their workforces."
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 4, 2016
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Small Businesses Stopped Hiring Last Month: NFIB
Staffing

Small Businesses Stopped Hiring Last Month: NFIB

Nearly one third of respondents said that they could not fill positions because they could not find qualified applicants, says the NFIB.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | November 5, 2015
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Jobs Report: Good, Not Great
Workplace Issues

Jobs Report: Good, Not Great

Nonfarm payrolls grew by 223,000 in April, slightly less than the 230,000 economists predicted.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 8, 2015
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Jobs and Productivity Numbers Disappoint
The Economy

Jobs and Productivity Numbers Disappoint

Private-sector businesses added fewer jobs in April than analysts expected, and nonfarm productivity fell for the second quarter in a row.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 6, 2015
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