State of the Labor Market
Commentary, data, analysis and insight into the US and global economy.
The Impact of Coronavirus on US Job Postings Through June 18: Data from Indeed.com
US job postings on Indeed.com on June 18 were 30.5% above February 1, 2020, the pre-pandemic baseline. Human resources jobs have increased dramatically.
Searches for Companies Rise After News of Wage Hikes
Companies that publicized large wage increases have seen big jumps in Indeed searches.
The Impact of Coronavirus on US Job Postings Through June 4: Data from Indeed.com
US job postings on Indeed.com on June 4 were 28.6% above February 1, 2020, the pre-pandemic baseline. Human resources jobs have increased dramatically.
April 2021 JOLTS Report: Job Seekers Have Strong Hand Again
More than a year after horrific job losses and wage cuts, job seekers have a strong hand in the labor market again.
May 2021 Jobs Report: Decent Pace of Growth, But Continued Acceleration Needed
Adding a half-million jobs in one month would be phenomenal news in a normal labor market. These days, it’s a decent pace of growth.