unemployment

Unemployment occurs when a person who is actively searching for employment is unable to find work. Unemployment Insurance is a joint state-federal program that provides cash benefits to eligible workers. The benefits partially replace wages to help unemployed workers meet their financial obligations while looking for work.

Source: usa.gov

Softening September Job Gains Led by Healthcare, Hospitality
Softening September Job Gains Led by Healthcare, Hospitality
October 07, 2022  |  Economy

While overall job gains softened in September, non-farm employment rebounded to pre-pandemic levels from August, up 263,000 from 315,000, with the biggest gains in healthcare,...

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Study Shows Digital Engagement of US Consumers Linked to Employment Status
Study Shows Digital Engagement of US Consumers Linked to Employment Status
October 03, 2022  |  Connected Economy

A strong labor market is a hallmark of a healthy economy. Consumers who are gainfully employed have more freedom to spend and spree, driving commerce...

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US Adds 528K Jobs, Exceeds Expectations
US Adds 528K Jobs, Exceeds Expectations
August 05, 2022  |  Economy

The United States added 528,000 jobs last month, far exceeding forecasts of 250,000 and beating June’s upwardly revised 398,000, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)...

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Small Business Confidence Hits All-Time Low as Headwind Fatigue Sets In
Small Business Confidence Hits All-Time Low as Headwind Fatigue Sets In
July 13, 2022  |  SMBs

We learned how resilient small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) were during the pandemic, but their optimism is waning right now as inflation and recessionary clouds...

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Business Services Posts Big Gains Amid Continuing Job Market Growth
Business Services Posts Big Gains Amid Continuing Job Market Growth
July 08, 2022  |  Economy

The professional and business services sector posted the biggest gains last month, adding 74,000 jobs to the overall 372,000 in new openings, while the unemployment...

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US Jobless Claims Remain Near Historic Low
US Jobless Claims Remain Near Historic Low
June 23, 2022  |  Economy

Unemployment claims fell last week, remaining near their record low level, an indication of a tight American labor market even amid the threat of a...

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Labor Dept: Unemployment Applications Top Pre-Pandemic Levels
Labor Dept: Unemployment Applications Top Pre-Pandemic Levels
June 09, 2022  |  Economy

New unemployment applications climbed last week above the pre-pandemic average for the first time since January, the U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday (June 9). Initial...

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Online Car Seller Cazoo to Cut 15% of Staff
Online Car Seller Cazoo to Cut 15% of Staff
June 07, 2022  |  emea

Online car retailer Cazoo said it will reduce about 15% of its workforce and slow new hiring in an effort to cut costs. According to...

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Fraud Played ‘Significant’ Role in $163B Leak from Pandemic-Era Unemployment System
Fraud Played ‘Significant’ Role in $163B Leak from Pandemic-Era Unemployment System
May 27, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters bilked about $163 billion from the unemployment system during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the semiannual report to Congress by the Office of Inspector...

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