archive
The Two-Way
One Jobs Report Signals Better Growth
July 7, 2011 There were 157,000 jobs added to businesses' payrolls in June, according to the widely watched ADP National Employment Report, a private-sector look at the labor market. Friday, the government issues its estimate.
The Two-Way
Stuck In Your Job? So Are Millions Of Others
June 16, 2011 About 1 million fewer people a month are quitting their jobs than in previous years. Many either can't find anything better or are too nervous to go looking.
The Two-Way
2 Million 'Open Jobs'? Yes, But U.S. Has A Skills Mismatch
June 15, 2011 The manufacturers and others with jobs to fill need workers with strong, basic skills. And that may require steering more young people into vocations and giving up the idea that everyone should have the chance to go to college.
The Two-Way
Jobs Report Coming; Weak Growth Expected
June 3, 2011 The day's most-anticipated news is word about the May employment situation. Economists say about 150,000 jobs were likely added to payrolls last month — not enough to significantly reduce unemployment.
The Two-Way
Job Growth Slowed In April, Private Researchers Say
May 4, 2011 According to the ADP National Employment Report, private employers added 179,000 jobs to their payrolls last month, vs. 207,000 in March. On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its April estimates.
The Two-Way
Report: Job Growth In 47 States Over Past Year
April 19, 2011 The largest gains were in North Dakota, Vermont, Alaska and Texas. The largest losses were in Kansas, New Jersey and New Mexico.
The Two-Way
Employers Added 187,000 Jobs Last Month, Private Study Signals
February 2, 2011 The privately produced report comes ahead of Friday's official estimates from the Labor Department.
It's All Politics
Economy, Jobs Still Voters' Top Concerns
January 20, 2011 The public's continued focus on jobs and the economy assures that politicians will keep the using the issue to critique the opposition.
The Two-Way
Job Growth Appears To Have Sped Up In December
January 5, 2011 Two new private surveys point to better-than-expected increases in employment. Much more will be known Friday, when the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its estimates.
