Bureau of Labor Statistics
A View From the Office (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
As hybrid work continues to grow, we must look for creative ways to foster connection. read more >
by Hunter Field -
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Bird Flu Outbreaks Continue to Disrupt US Egg Supply & Prices
Egg prices just saw their first drop in months — but don’t celebrate yet. Prices are still sky-high compared to a year ago thanks to a relentless strain of avian flu, and the industry still faces a long road to recovery. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Bridging the Cybersecurity Talent Gap (Chris Wright Commentary)
Traditional workforce development won’t satisfy the need for cybersecurity professionals. read more >
by Christopher Wright -
Shoppers, Workers Clash Over Post-Pandemic Expectations
There's a disconnect between customers who want to shop and dine like they used to during pre-pandemic times and exhausted employees who no longer want to work those long hours — a push-pull that is only being heightened during the busy holiday shopping season. read more >
by Associated Press -
Shop Talk (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Takeaways from the Alliance of Area Business Publishers’ annual conference, including a word from a Biden administration official on the rising inflation that threatens to derail the pandemic comeback. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Raising Teacher Pay (Editorial)
In February, the National Education Association released a survey showing that 55% of educators are thinking about leaving the profession earlier than they had planned. It was a big jump from the 37% who expressed the same sentiment just six months earlier. read more >
Employers Post Record 11.5M Job Openings in March
A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in the month. read more >
by Associated Press -
December Report: Midwest Economy, Confidence Improve
The overall index for Arkansas expanded to 66.1 from 54.6. read more >
by Associated Press -
Walmart Part of Agreement to Ease Supply Chain Bottlenecks, White House Says
The deal between the company and other retail and shipping giants should help move stranded container ships on the West Coast. read more >
by Associated Press -
Arkansas Unemployment Remains at 3.5 Percent
Arkansas' unemployment rate in September remained steady at 3.5 percent. read more >
Arkansas Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 3.8 Percent
Arkansas' seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained stable at 3.8 percent between May and June, according to a report Friday by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services. read more >
by Alexis Crowe -
Unemployment Falls in Arkansas Metros in 2015
Unemployment in Arkansas’ metropolitan areas has fallen significantly in the last year, notes Michael Pakko, an economist at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. read more >
Annual Pay for Architects and Engineers Above National Median
The median annual pay for architects in the United States was $74,520 in May 2014, the latest figures available. That compares with $35,540 median annual pay for all occupations. read more >
Arkansas Unemployment Decreases to 5.6 Percent in July
Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage point, from 5.7 percent in June to 5.6 percent in July, according to labor force data from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. read more >
Report: Benton County Tops in US in Wage Growth
The bureau measured the nation's 339 largest "jobs" counties, and Benton County's 9.9 percent wage growth from December 2013 to December 2014 was the highest in the U.S. read more >
by Mark Carter -
Professional Degrees Edge Doctoral in Earnings, Unemployment Rates
The education categories in the graphic reflect only the highest level of education attained. They don’t take into account completion of training programs in the form of apprenticeships and other on-the-job training, which may also influence earnings and unemployment rates. read more >
Unemployment Rates Down Across Arkansas Metro Areas
Unemployment rates were considerably lower in all metropolitan areas in Arkansas in November compared to a year ago, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday. read more >
Labor Force Down Across State, Five Metro Areas in July
While the number of unemployed workers and the unemployment rate in Arkansas and its six metropolitan areas was lower in July than a year ago, the labor force was also down in Arkansas and in five metropolitan areas. read more >
by Lee Hogan -
Recession Sees Cutbacks as Americans’ Autos Get Older
Americans reduced their annual spending on vehicles during the Great Recession, while at the same time the age of their vehicles increased, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. read more >
Unemployment Rates Down in 29 States, including Arkansas, in February
Arkansas was one of 29 states to see jobless rates decrease in February from the previous month. But the state's unemployment rate remained above the national average. read more >
by Lee Hogan -
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