U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Largest Growth Occupations In the US, 2022-2032
This graphic shows the top 10 occupations expected to add the most jobs between 2022 and 2032. The figures come from a release by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics […] read more >
Little Rock Area Sets Employment Record, Sees Economic Growth
The Little Rock Metropolitan Area has reached unprecedented employment levels, setting a new record for the number of people employed across the region. read more >
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Counting Our Economic Blessings (Editorial)
Midyear is a good time to count the blessings of a strong economy. read more >
A Delicate Dance (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
An influx of federal cash has propped up several industries; now eyes are on the Fed. read more >
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US Accountants’ Wages Average $71K a Year
The annual mean wage of accountants and auditors in Arkansas averaged $70,660 as of May 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nationwide, the figure was $86,740. The […] read more >
Arkansas Truck Driver Wages Below National Average
Arkansas ranked No. 1 in the United States with the highest concentration of jobs in the category. read more >
High Job Growth Projected for Leisure & Hospitality Sector
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the leisure and hospitality industry to add 1.9 million jobs from 2021-31. read more >
Architect & Engineer Salaries Average $74,420 in Arkansas
The data is the latest available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. read more >
US Union Membership Rate Hits All-Time Low Despite Campaigns
Automation, outsourcing and lower unionization rates in traditional union strongholds, like auto manufacturing, are among the reasons for the steady decline. But states have also chipped away at unions' power. read more >
‘Flexibility’ Is Job One for Hospitality Employers
The Arkansas hospitality industry, like industries across the United States, has worked hard to recruit and retain workers in the tightest labor market in decades. read more >
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Number of US Construction Employees Exceeds Pre-Pandemic High
Employment in the U.S. construction industry reached 7,628,000 in March, slightly exceeding the pre-pandemic total of 7,624,000 reached in February 2020. read more >
For a Stronger Workforce, Support Gap Years (Jennifer Cobb Commentary)
A gap year sets up individuals — and their future employers — for long-term success. read more >
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Arkansas Ahead of Curve in Developing Cybersecurity Talent
Educators and others in the state are collaborating to fill the talent gap accompanying the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals. read more >
Jobless Ratio Stands at 0.6 in Arkansas
The ratio of unemployed people to job openings has been steadily declining this year, falling below 1.0 in July. read more >
UA Little Rock Building Cybersecurity Pipeline
Thanks to a $750,000 grant awarded earlier this month, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will be one of the first institutions in the country to offer graduate certificates in cybersecurity education to high school teachers. read more >
Inflation: Costs, Supply Issues Put Squeeze on Manufacturers
Raw materials, labor and fuel price increases are forcing producers to both economize and pass on the costs to customers. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Inflation Leads to Increasing Menu Prices
Arkansas restaurateurs, already contending with a resurgent pandemic, are also wrestling with the challenge of inflation, which is putting pressure on thin profit margins and has caused some to raise menu prices. read more >
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Arkansas Sees Slight Uptick in Lawyers’ Salaries
The annual mean wage for lawyers in Arkansas in May 2020, the latest figures available, was $94,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. read more >
Information Security Pay Averages $83,930 in Arkansas
The annual mean wage of information security analysts in Arkansas averaged $83,930 in 2019, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For the United States as a whole it was $104,210. read more >
Many Businesses Continue Compensation During Pandemic
Since Jan. 1, 2020, about half of U.S. businesses continued to pay at least some of their workers told not to work because of the coronavirus pandemic, the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last month. read more >
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