Years of lockdowns took a brutal toll on businesses. Now, the rapid spread of Covid after a chaotic reopening has deprived them of workers and customers.
Category: Labor and Jobs
-
China’s Young Elite Clamber for Government Jobs. Some Come to Regret It.
With youth unemployment high, millions will take this month’s Civil Service exam. But for those who get jobs, the reality can be monotonous work that blurs the line with personal lives.
-
Japan’s Ski Mecca, Niseko, Is Desperate for Workers
Japan reopened its borders just in time for the winter season. The Niseko area is straining to meet the pent-up demand.
-
As Silicon Valley Retrenches, a Tech Talent Shift Accelerates
Most tech jobs are now in mainstream industries like health care, banking and retail, which are increasingly in need of workers with digital skills.
-
The Numbers in the News
DealBook looks at the data points behind some of the biggest stories of the past year, and the themes that will endure in 2023.
-
Retirees Are One Reason the Fed Has Given Up on a Big Worker Rebound
Workers are in short supply three years into the pandemic job market rebound, and officials increasingly think they aren’t coming back.
-
‘Most Pro-Union President’ Runs Into Doubts in Labor Ranks
Many union leaders say the Biden White House has delivered on its promises. But its handling of a freight rail dispute has given rise to detractors.
-
France Desperately Needs Workers, but the Fixes Could Anger Left and Right
Legalization of undocumented workers and pared-down unemployment benefits are part of the government’s plan to fill hundreds of thousands of jobs.
-
Jeep Plant Shutdown Imperils Illinois Town and 1,350 Workers
Stellantis plans to idle the factory, which makes the Cherokee, as it shifts to electric vehicles. Labor talks and a union election may be affected.
-
It’s Boom Times for Santa
Like other in-person workers, Santa took a hit the first two years of the pandemic. But he’s back in a big way.