Older Australians struggling to find work before hitting the pension age
Sixty-five-year-old Kerry Forrest wants and needs a job. But during the three years she has been applying for…
Commercial robotic leg could benefit both higher- and lower-mobility amputees
A commercial robotic leg could potentially benefit both higher- and lower-mobility amputees, University of Michigan roboticists have shown…
Fed’s Jefferson Sees Risks to Both Inflation, Jobs Goals
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson on Tuesday warned the US central bank faces a softening labor market…
Gen Z is ditching college for ‘more secure’ trade jobs—but building inspectors, electricians and plumbers actually have the worst unemployment rate
Trade jobs are having a moment. Touted as the smarter, safer alternative to “irrelevant” overpriced degrees and entry-level…
US Futures Slip as Washington Approaches Shutdown: Markets Wrap – Bloomberg.com
US Futures Slip as Washington Approaches Shutdown: Markets Wrap Bloomberg.comDow closes at record high, S&P 500 logs winning month,…
US Shutdown Risks Delaying Economic Data Like Jobs Report, Inflation
Lawmakers are careening toward a shutdown of the federal government that could deprive policymakers, business leaders and investors…
Weak Jobs Growth Leads to Millions of US Workers Left Out
The “low-hire, low-fire” US labor market is leaving millions on the outside looking in. It’s not just recent…
BOE’s Bailey Says Further to Go on Rate Cuts, Consumer Cautious
Splits on the Bank of England policymaking committee were on full display on Wednesday after Governor Andrew Bailey…
China Job Market Woes Spread at Worst Time for Deflation Fight
China’s labor market is deteriorating just as deflationary pressures showed initial signs of easing, threatening to reverse progress…
401(k) savers could see new options, including bitcoin
Understanding a 401(k): How it works and why it’s important What is a 401(k) plan? Key benefits and…
Social Security payments to be sent Sept. 24. Here’s who gets them.
Social Security checks could increase, but analysts warn it may be ‘pretty underwhelming’ Analysts predict a 2.8% increase…
What jobs will AI replace, and which are safe?
Artificial intelligence and outsourcing are rapidly reshaping the workforce, forcing employers and employees alike to ask a pressing…