Under pressure from Beijing, Chinese schools have been told to do more to secure jobs for students, who are facing bleak prospects.
Category: Labor and Jobs
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Indiana Tests if the Heartland Can Transform Into a Chip Hub
The state has little experience with semiconductors, but the Biden administration has promised to unleash opportunity in “the heartland of America” through the $52 billion CHIPS Act.
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Automakers Face a Labor Showdown as the E.V. Era Looms
The United Auto Workers leader vowed to be tougher than his predecessors in contract talks. His initial demands attach big numbers to that promise.
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The economy added 187,000 jobs in July.
Economists project employment expanded at a healthy but slowing pace in July as the economy coasts into a steadier state.
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The Risks Hidden in Public Pension Funds
Attracted by promises of high returns, many public pension funds have been loading up on private equity but may not fully appreciate the dangers, our columnist says.
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Is Good News Finally Good News Again?
Economists had been wary of strong economic data, worried that it meant inflation might stay high. Now they are starting to embrace it.
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Is Following Your Work Passion Overrated?
Experts say the pandemic and resulting changes in the working world may be encouraging people to rethink how essential passion for your job really is.
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Frontline Workers: How Has Your Commute Changed During the Pandemic?
If you have never had the option to work from home because your job must be done in person, tell us how your commute has shifted over the past three years.
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Dancers Accuse Lizzo of Harassment and Hostile Work Environment in Lawsuit
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, three dancers claim that touring with the Grammy winner meant working in an “overtly sexual atmosphere” that subjected them to harassment.
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Dancers Accuse Lizzo of Harassment and Hostile Work Environment in Lawsuit
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, three dancers claim that touring with the Grammy winner meant working in an “overtly sexual atmosphere” that subjected them to harassment.
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Strong Economic Data Buoys Biden, but Many Voters Are Still Sour
Voters continue to rate the president poorly on economic issues, but there are signs the national mood is beginning to improve.
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Job Turnover Eased in June as Labor Market Cooled
Openings were little changed, but hiring and quitting both declined.