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Young and Looking for Work? We Want to Hear from You.

Unemployment is higher among younger people than other groups, and some companies are cutting back on entry-level hiring. Tell us how you are navigating the start of your career.Unemployment is higher among younger people than other groups, and some companies are cutting back on entry-level hiring. Tell us how you are navigating the start of

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Big Revisions Are a Reason to Question the Jobs Numbers, Not to Dismiss Them

Economists say estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other agencies are reliable, but they worry the quality of data is eroding.Economists say estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other agencies are reliable, but they worry the quality of data is eroding. United States Politics and Government, United States Economy, Labor and Jobs,

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The Allure of ‘Slop Bowls’ Fades as Consumers Tighten Spending at Restaurants

Sales and traffic at restaurant chains like Cava, Chipotle and Sweetgreen are falling, as customers grow tired of both salad bowls and their rising price tags.Sales and traffic at restaurant chains like Cava, Chipotle and Sweetgreen are falling, as customers grow tired of both salad bowls and their rising price tags. Restaurants, Consumer Behavior, United States

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Health Care Has Become the Lifeblood of the Labor Market

An aging population is drawing workers to medical and social care, creating reliable jobs and revealing weakness for the rest of the economy.An aging population is drawing workers to medical and social care, creating reliable jobs and revealing weakness for the rest of the economy. Labor and Jobs, Health Care Workers, United States Economy, Danville (Pa),

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