Watch: America’s Economy Has Been Growing for a Record 10 Years
As of January 2020, there has been expansion of the US economy for 127 straight months, making it the longest stretch in the country’s history, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research Watch The Full Video:
Looking for Work in the US High-Tech Sector? Try These 5 Cities!
If you are looking for a job in the United States high-tech sector, look at Boston, San Diego, Seattle, San Jose, or the San Francisco area. These five regions draw educated people and investment money from all around the world and have seen 90 percent of all the country’s growth in the “innovation sector.” The […]
Additional 225,000 People Working in America During January
An addition of 225,000 US jobs in January 2020 showed a strong sign of strength for the economy Even with the unemployment rate slightly increasing to 3.6 percent, the jobless rate has stayed close to a 50-year record low. Construction and health care were the sectors with the most robust US job growth, as well […]
US Employment Soared by 2.1 Million New Positions During 2019
The US economy added over two million jobs in 2019. The steady hiring increase during the expansion of jobs has been contributing to gains in consumer spending. Retail sales during the holiday shopping period grew by 3.4 percent over 2018, according to Mastercard Spending Pulse. These statistics contributed to a swell in hiring in retail, […]
Millions of Americans Will Start the New Year with a Pay Raise
The new year started with millions of Americans making more money. There were a record number of states, cities, and counties in the US raising the minimum wage. Over 20 states, 26 cities and counties increased the baseline pay on January 1, 2020. Looking ahead in the year, another four states and 23 cities and […]
Canadian Job Market Was Red Hot in 2019
The Canadian economy saw a gain of 35,200 jobs in December, which reversed the losses of the previous month. The unemployment rate also dropped to 5.6 percent, beating out the 5.9 percent rate in November when the country lost over 71,000 positions. The private sector employees increased by 56,900, according to Statistics Canada. Full-time jobs […]
America’s Best Careers for 2020
Although many jobs are very different and do not match our skillset, many of the best jobs have a few attributes in common. These good jobs challenge us year after year, and they pay well, they match our skills and talents, aren’t too stressful, provide a satisfying work-life balance, and offer room to advance throughout […]
Where to Buy Homes and Find Jobs in the United States
The middle class is struggling in some parts of the United States, but in other parts, it is thriving. A report by SmartAsset, a personal finance website, found the best states for the middle class. The middle class has been defined as households with an annual income of $35,000 to $100,000, which equals 33 to […]
Top Places to Work in Canada During 2020
If you are looking for a top company to work for in Canada during 2020, Canada’s Top 100 Employers released an excellent list to choose from. These places of employment have built top-notch organizations and the best practices are the norm. Progressive programs push past the status quo to make the workplace better for every […]
WATCH: The Labor Market in America is Remaining Steady
Although there may be signs of the global economy slowing, the labor market in America is remaining steady. The unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent in September 2019, which is the lowest number since the last month of 1969. There was a vigorous hiring spree in transportation, health care, professional services, and local and state […]