Unemployment
A State Tries to Attract Public Workers Who Have Resume Gaps
In Utah, a first-of-its kind program provides training and mentorship for people taking government jobs after time away from the workforce.
10 Reasons Workers Are Quitting Their Jobs
Low salaries are just one reason for record-high turnover, according to a recent report.
Labor Dept. Pilot Taps State Data for a New Look at Who is Getting Unemployment Benefits
Data on access to unemployment insurance broken down by demographics can help program administrators make sure that they help everyone entitled to the benefit access it, the Labor Department says.
States Seek Waiver for $380M in Unemployment Loan Interest
The push for a break from the federal government on the borrowing costs comes as Republicans in Congress are increasingly scrutinizing aid for states.
How the Labor Department is Combatting Unemployment Fraud
The department says it's working on new technology fixes after criminals siphoned off billions in improper benefit payments during the pandemic.
Republicans Complain Biden Let States ‘Off the Hook’ With Unemployment Fraud
The GOP lawmakers are arguing states and the federal Labor Department need to do more to prevent theft of the benefits and to recoup improper payments.
How Managers Can Significantly Reduce Employee Turnover
About 52% of exiting employees say their manager or organization could have prevented them from leaving, according to a report.
3 US Cities Win Bloomberg Global Mayors Challenge
Cities in New Jersey, Arizona and Minnesota were selected for their unique programs to help residents get jobs and to accelerate opioid treatment.
The Great Resignation: Historical Data and a Deeper Analysis Show It’s Not as Great as Screaming Headlines Suggest
COMMENTARY | While the number of U.S. workers quitting their jobs in 2021 was higher than normal, it isn’t quite as big as it seems, because large numbers of them have been quitting for years.
Lurking Behind Lackluster Jobs Gain Are a Stagnating Labor Market and the Threat of Omicron
The job market continued to improve in December, but a stagnating labor pool will pose more challenges for employers in 2022.
8 States Ask for Further Interest Reprieve on Unemployment Loans
An interest waiver on the federal loans to states expired in September. Now states that face millions in borrowing costs are looking for more of a break.
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