U.S. worker productivity Archives - CFO

Unit Labor Costs Surge 0.7% in Third Quarter

Unit Labor Costs Surge 0.7% in Third Quarter

The increase was more than double the government's initial estimate, reflecting rising hourly wages amid low unemployment.

By Matthew Heller | December 7, 2016

U.S. Productivity Posts Best Quarter in 2 Years

U.S. Productivity Posts Best Quarter in 2 Years

Output rose at a 3.1% annual rate in the third quarter, ending three straight quarters of decline, but the overall trend remains weak.

By Matthew Heller | November 4, 2016

Worker Productivity On the Rise, DoL Study Says

Worker Productivity On the Rise, DoL Study Says

The study results, as well as shrinking unemployment, are tied to increasing demand.

By Iris Dorbian | August 8, 2014