April Jobs Report Bounces Back From March Doldrums

The Jobs Report for April showed much-improved numbers from the disappointment in March.

A Disappointing March Jobs Report

After starting the year with two good months, the jobs report for March was quite disappointing.

February Jobs Report Is Good, But Hardly Great

The first Jobs Report for the first full month of the Trump Presidency is out, but it’s nothing to write home about.

A Strong January Jobs Report, But Signs Of Possible Weakness Ahead

The first Jobs Report of 2017 saw healthy jobs growth in January, but there are signs we may be reaching a point where hiring could slow down.

December Jobs Report Reveals Tepid Jobs Growth

A tepid December jobs report tops off a tepid year.

Solid November Jobs Growth Seems To Guarantee Higher Interest Rates In December

Another month of solid but not spectacular jobs growth seems to guarantee that the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates this month.

October Jobs Report Shows Resilient Jobs Growth

Another month of resilient, but not noteworthy, jobs growth.

September Jobs Report Reveals A Resilient, But Not Strong, Economy

The September Jobs Report continues to show an economy that is growing to some degree, but hardly growing as fast as it should be.

August Jobs Report Delivers Mediocre Numbers

A mostly mediocre jobs report for August.

July Jobs Report Shows Solid Jobs Growth Continuing

The July Jobs Report was largely a continuation of the good news from June, but the question is how long that can last.

June Jobs Report Bounces Back From Spring Doldrums

A good month for job growth in June.

An All-Around Bad Jobs Report For May

The May Jobs Report was bad all-around. The question is whether this will come to be seen as an anomaly or the beginning of a worrisome trend.

April Jobs Report Disappoints After Three Months Of Positive News

After starting off the year strong, the jobs market seems to have taken a rest in April.

Modestly Good News From The March Jobs Report

March’s Jobs Report was good, but could be better.

Solid Jobs Growth For February, But Shadows Remain Hovering Over The Economy

February’s Jobs Report was relatively positive, but there are still shadows hovering over the economy as we head further into the year.

After Two Solid Months, January Brings A Decidedly Mediocre Jobs Report

January’s Jobs Report was nothing to write home about.

December Jobs Report Makes 2015 Second Best Year For Jobs Growth Since 1999

A strong month for jobs growth in . means 2015 ended on a strong note

A Good, But Not Great, Jobs Report For November

The November Jobs Report was good, but there still aren’t signs of the kind of stronger economic growth we need to see.

Strong October Jobs Report Implicates Fed Policy, Role Of The Economy In 2016 Election

A much stronger than expected October Jobs Report suggests that the Federal Reserve is likely to move on interest rates, and raises questions about how economic issues will play out politically in 2016.

August Jobs Report Nothing To Write Home About

The August Jobs Report was positive, but weak, calling into question the Federal Reserve’s apparent plan to raise interest rates this month.

For June, A Jobs Report That Basically Reads As ‘Meh’

The June Jobs Report was okay, but it certainly doesn’t inspire much confidence.

February Jobs Report Stronger Than Expected

February’s jobs report came in stronger than analysts expected, but wage growth remains stubbornly stagnant.

January Jobs Report Shows 2014’s Strong Jobs Market Continuing Into New Year

The January Jobs Report showed that the trend of strong jobs growth we saw in 2014 appears to be continuing into the new year.

Strong December Jobs Report Caps Off The Best Year For Jobs Growth Since 1999

December’s jobs growth numbers were very good, but the numbers below the headlines show that there’s still work to be done.

A Strong Jobs Report To Go With A Strong Economy

Strong jobs growth in November means that 2014 is already the best year for jobs growth since 1999.

A Good Jobs Report, But We’re Still Waiting For The “Great” One

Another mostly good, but not great, jobs report.

September Jobs Report Bounces Back From August Doldrums

After a disappointing August, the jobs report for September showed the same good numbers we’ve seen for much of 2014.

July Jobs Report Not A Home Run, But Still Pretty Good

While not as big as previous months, the July Jobs Report was still mostly good news.

June Jobs Report: Good News For The Start Of A Holiday Weekend

The June Jobs Report is basically good news.

Who Are These ‘Average Americans,’ And How Are They Getting Nine Hours Of Sleep A Night?

According to some surveys, Americans are getting a lot more sleep than they think they are. Really?

A Mostly Good Jobs Report, And A Milestone Finally Passed (Sort Of)

The May Jobs Report was fairly good, and it marks the end of a jobs recession that started six years ago. But things aren’t entirely rosy.

Democrats’ Recovery Dilemma

The economy may be recovering but voters don’t want to hear that, Democratic strategists warn.

Women Make 77 Cents For Every Dollar Men Earn? Only If You Rely On Misleading Data

A commonly cited statistic in support of the “equal pay” argument does not stand up to scrutiny.

Do What You Hate?

The advice “Do what you love. Love what you do” is not without pitfalls.

December Jobs Report Comes In Way Off Estimates, 300,000+ Leave Labor Force

A surprisingly disappointing jobs report for December.

November Jobs Report Stronger Than Expected

Some good numbers for November in the Jobs report, but questions about the future remain.

October Jobs Report Stronger Than Expected

A better than expected jobs report in October, but one that comes with a few caveats.

Delayed September Jobs Report Disappoints

Nothing to write home about in the September Jobs Report.

Another Month, Another Disappointing Jobs Report

The American jobs market continues to disappoint.

June Jobs Report Positive, But Not Spectacular

June’s Jobs Report was healthy, but the economy still needs to do better.

The May Jobs Report: Steady, But Nothing To Write Home About

The jobs news in May was good, but far from great.

April Jobs Report: Good, But Not Good Enough

The April Jobs Report was good, but not exactly anything to write home about.

Paid Sick Leave and Epidemics

Government-mandated paid sick leave might improve both public health and the American economy.

University Professor: World’s Least Stressful Job

I’ve been out of the classroom for just over a decade now and, apparently, things have changed radically.