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What you need to know about the November jobs report

The labor market bounced back in November, following a strike at General Motors that put a gray cloud over the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly jobs report in October. According to the latest report, the economy grew by 266,000 jobs in November. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% and average hourly earnings increased […]

What employers need to know about the October jobs report

The anticipated release of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly jobs report was much to the surprise and delight of economists and employers alike on the morning of November 1, 2019. According to the report, October experienced solid job gains of 128,000, making this the 109th straight month of economic growth, more than double […]

What employers need to know about the September jobs report

The monthly jobs reports released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides a great snapshot of the state of the economy. Between global turbulence and trade war uncertainty, economists and employers alike tuned in for the latest hiring and unemployment figures on Friday. According to the report, the economy added a steady 136,000 jobs […]

What employers need to know about the July jobs report

The economy added 164,000 jobs in July, while the unemployment rate held at 3.7%. Here’s what you need to know. Lily Martis, Monster contributor Employers and economists alike looked to the July jobs report to set the tone for the second half of this year—and neither were disappointed. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor […]

5 things employers need to know about the June jobs report

The economy added 224,000 jobs in June, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ jobs report. Wages increased by 6 cents, while the unemployment rate inched up to 3.7%

What employers need to know about the May Jobs Report

The economy added 75,000 jobs in May, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ jobs report. Wages increased by 6 cents, while the unemployment rate holds at 49-year low of 3.6%.

What employers need to know about the April jobs report

The economy added 263,000 jobs in April, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ jobs report. Wages increased by six cents, while the unemployment rate hit a near-50-year low at 3.6%.

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