Career Economics

Looking for a New Job? These Are the Best Cities for You

By Beth Braverman

If you’re on the hunt for a good job, think warm thoughts and pack sunglasses.
Hoping for a Big Raise Next Year? Here’s How Much You’ll Probably Get

By Beth Braverman

A new report sheds light on how big a raise most workers will be getting next year.
A New Report Shows Why The 10-Year Jobs Crisis Is Effectively Over

By Jacqueline Leo

A new report by the Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution has good news: "With [yesterday's] employment report, we can report that the national jobs gap relative to November 2007 has closed (...
The Real Reason Teens Don’t Have Summer Jobs Anymore

By Beth Braverman

Toiling all summer as a camp counselor or lifeguard used to be a rite of passage for American teenagers, but they’ve been dropping out of the labor force for years.
Women Are Better Investors Than Men. Here Are 3 Reasons Why

By Beth Braverman

Female investors outperform males on average, and new report attributes the better performance to three traits more common in female investors.

3 New Benefits That Could Be Coming to Your Company

By Beth Braverman

As America flirts with full employment, companies have to work a bit harder to attract workers. A new survey shows that companies are becoming more generous with their benefits packages.
Are You Being Paid Fairly? Here's How to Find Out

By Beth Braverman

After nearly a decade of stagnation, wages are starting to rise as a strong job market (finally) gives American workers more power in negotiations.
Do Demographics Dictate Economic Destiny?

By Jacqueline Leo

A new Morning Consult poll suggests that fewer Americans are spending their tax refunds. Instead, they’re socking the money away or paying off debt.
The 10 College Majors Employers Want Most This Year

By Janna Herron

The proportion of employers planning to hire recent college graduates hit a decade-high this year. Here are the 10 majors most in demand.
What Will It Take to Finally Get US Workers’ Pay Growing Again?

By Anthony Mirhaydari

Workers of all political stripes must be frustrated by the fact that the economic expansion has yet to deliver the kind of wage gains that have been long promised.

12 Things You Didn't Know About American Workers

By Robert L. Dilenschneider

As Labor Day—September 7th—approaches, it is clear that jobs and job creation will be one of the main topics of discussion over the next 15 months. As we fight to put Americans to work, stimulate the...
For Most Americans, Wages Aren’t Just Stagnating — They’re Falling

By David Dayen

It’s a testament to the depth and power of the Great Recession that analysts can still come up with reports documenting its effects. The National Employment Law Project (NELP) released a study...
College Isn’t the Great Equalizer for Blacks and Hispanics, Study Shows

By Millie Dent

Although a college diploma is touted as a key factor to landing a better job and higher income, having a four-year degree wasn’t enough to protect the financial fortunes of black and Hispanic...
The Job Market May Not Suck for College Grads After All

By Beth Braverman

You’ve likely heard over and over how the recession left college graduates clawing to land low-wage retail jobs or serving up lattes at the corner coffee spot. A new report concludes that all those...
You Won’t Believe What Some Job Seekers Are Putting on Their Resumes

By Suelain Moy

These job applicants were not only unforgettable, they were unemployable. One applicant listed a former employer as a reference. Too bad the company had an arrest warrant out for the applicant—for...

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