Companies are becoming more fond of part timers these days.

US employers want more part-time workers. Here’s what that means

Private sector employment cooled unexpectedly in June, payroll firm ADP said Wednesday, with job creation slowing for a third month. But she added that without a hiring rebound in leisure and hospitality, "June would have been a downbeat month."

US private hiring eases unexpectedly in June: ADP

The number of available jobs in the US unexpectedly grew in May, signaling there’s still heightened demand for workers.

America’s red-hot job market just won’t quit

New York Post

First-time applications for unemployment benefits increased last week, while the number of people on jobless rolls rose further to a 2-1/2 year high towards the end of June, consistent with a gradual cooling in the labor market.

Ebbing labor market momentum, together with abating inflation pressures, keep the Federal Reserve on track to start cutting interest rates this year, with financial markets hopeful that the easing cycle could start in September.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said on Tuesday that the economy was back on a “disinflationary path,” but stressed policymakers needed more data before cutting rates.



“The labor market is still historically strong, but not...

Labor market continues to cool as applications for unemployment benefits rise

UPI News

The U.S. economy continued to show resilience with the Labor Department statistics released Tuesday showing that the job openings grew, beating Wall Street estimates.

JOLTS: May U.S. job openings unexpectedly rose to 8.14 million

FinanceBuzz

If you are looking for a low-stress job that helps you move beyond living paycheck to paycheck, here are 15 great candidates that pay at least $75,000.

These 15 Low-Stress Jobs Pay Over $75,000 a Year

As the jobs market appears to be cooling, there are three roles that are still red hot. In April, there were 8.06 million available jobs posted in the U.S. — the lowest level since February 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report. In all, the U.S. added a higher-than-anticipated 272,000 jobs in May.

The 3 hottest jobs right now

You can still earn income after retirement while avoiding stressful 40-hour workweeks with these jobs.

12 Fulfilling Part-Time Jobs Retirees Actually Love

Fortune

Mustafa Tovi, a employee at Walmart for 25 years has climbed the ranks to make six figures. Mustafa Tovi is riding the high of a good week. Though he says he doesn’t easily get emotional, Tovi recalls folding when he got a call from Walmart. On Father’s Day, Tovi...

This Walmart manager makes up to $500,000 a year after starting part-time making $8 hourly. How the retail giant started to pay up

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Anika Jindal

The workforce is transforming due to automation, artificial intelligence, and shifts in market demands, resulting in the obsolescence of certain professions. Millions of people are left wondering whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) will replace the careers they are pursuing or not. We’ll explore jobs at risk of extinction due to automation and evolving industry demands, possibly disappearing shortly.

17 Jobs That Are Slowly Disappearing from the Workforce

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Jacksonville Today

The growth of the Melanin Market may prove to be a blessing for an emerging entrepreneur. This weekend, the Eastside-based nonprofit will award 15 $1,000 microgrants to small businesses that participate in its Juneteenth celebration and festival.

Thousands expected at Melanin Market for Juneteenth festival

The number of Americans receiving jobless benefits for multiple weeks climbed to its highest level since November 2021, according to Labor Department data released Thursday.

Americans are finding it harder to get a new job

PBS NewsHour

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week and remain historically low, however the total number of people collecting jobless benefits continues to grow. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that jobless claims for the week ending June 29 rose by 4,000 to...

U.S. continuing jobless claims rise for 9th straight week, though unemployment stays historically low

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Los Angeles Times

Fast-food lobbyists say the higher California minimum wage law led to a loss of nearly 10,000 jobs. The claim is baseless.

The fast-food industry claims the California minimum wage law is costing jobs. Its numbers are fake

Fox Business

Demand for skilled workers is driving up salaries in trade jobs, and vocational school enrollment is on the rise. Here are the higest-paying trade jobs in the U.S. right now.

Skilled workers are in demand, these trade jobs pay the most

Retirement Daily

Uncover the top and bottom-ranked U.S. job markets in 2024. Discover cities with booming salaries, remote work opportunities, and affordable living.

Top 5 U.S. Job Markets Revealed: High Salaries, Work-Life Balance & Affordability

Earning the highest rates on savings and CDs usually requires going with smaller and medium-sized banks and credit unions. But a few big-name banks pay a respectable APY—if you shop around. An even more select group of large U.S. banks offer both a savings account rate in the 4-5%...

These Big Banks Pay the Best Savings Account Rates Right Now—With Good CDs, Too

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New orders for U.S.-manufactured goods unexpectedly fell in May, while business spending on equipment appeared weaker than initially thought, government data showed on Wednesday. Factory orders dropped 0.5% after rising 0.4% in April, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast factory orders...

US factory orders unexpectedly fall in May

WASHINGTON — The construction industry had 339,000 job openings on the last day of May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings increased by 2,000 last month but are down by 38,000 from the same time last year.

ABC: Construction Job Openings Down from May 2023

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Trump's vows to carry out a major deportation campaign is a stagflationary threat, Adam Posen told Bloomberg TV. The think tank expert says this would lead to a manufacturing-centered recession. Adding to inflation risk are also Trump's trade proposals, as he pledges to lift tariffs. Donald Trump's vow to initiate...

Trump's pledge to deport the most US workers in history could trigger recession and an inflation spike, economist says

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What To Expect From the Monthly Jobs Report Friday

Friday's monthly jobs report is expected to show that the U.S. economy added 200,000 jobs in June, down from the surprising growth reported in May, while...

What To Expect From the Monthly Jobs Report Friday

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