Even now much of the recovery in employment seems to be happening without big wage increases.
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Black Americans were left especially vulnerable to the economic impact of COVID-19 and history shows it will take them longer to rebound.
After analysing posts from 100,000 Twitter users, our research used big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence to reveal the hidden personality traits underpinning thousands of jobs.
The informal sector represents an opportunity to improve the lives of a large part of the workforce. Government should desist from harming livelihoods and broaden the scope of policy measures.
Multiple studies have found the overall impact on labor markets to be minor, even if some workers will need new career paths.
With most new jobs going to women, their workforce participation rate is growing at nine times the rate for men. But, while participation is on track for parity in a decade, pay is another matter.
The May jobs report showed that US unemployment is at about a 50-year low. That’s not how it feels to many men who’ve never been to college.
The unemployment rate is now at its lowest level in 17 years and is very close to a 50-year low. Does that mean we’re at full employment?
New analysis reveals surprising insights into five key myths and misconceptions about Australian university student graduate outcomes.
Q&A between the University of Melbourne’s Joshua Healy and The McKell Institute’s Edward Cavanough about methodologies for estimating the impact of the proposed Sunday penalty rate cuts.
What are the issues facing rural and regional Australia? The challenges are many and varied – and only some have made the national political agenda – but these areas deserve better than neglect.
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) said that casual employment has not increased in Australia for the past 18 years. Is that right?
Politicians all too often use monthly jobs numbers to infer that the other mob is doing a bad job or that they are doing a great job at managing the economy. But that’s a flawed use of the data.
The July employment report suggests the recent trend of lackluster gains in jobs and wages is continuing, and a rate hike should therefore be off the table for the time being.
The drop in the number of people working reflects both more older people taking pensions and an underlying weakness in the economy.
Social Services Minister Scott Morrison has said that a job is a “prescription” for a young person with mental health issues. What does the research on employment and mental health show?
Should you pursue the major that you have a passion for, or one that is considered “hot” for getting a job with a high salary?
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