Unemployment
What the Research Says About a $15 Minimum Wage
The House voted to raise the federal minimum wage, but the bill will face opposition in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Black Women Are More Likely Than White Women to Report Sexual Harassment
New research suggests that men tend to aim their sexual harassment at women they perceive as less powerful.
The Unemployment Rate Fell Further in September
The economy added 134,000 jobs in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Asylum Seekers Do Not Harm a Host Country's Economy
New economic research refutes a spurious argument made by anti-immigrant activists.
The Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates
The move was widely expected due to the strengthening economy and low unemployment.
The Markets Are Down! Wait, Now the Markets Are Up!
An expert explains what's going on, and why you should care.
How Millennials Became Convenient Scapegoats for a Changing Society
Malcolm Harris' new book argues that grim realities are behind the hand-wringing press about Gen Y.
What It Means to Be Working in America Today
For Labor Day, a selection of our most recent stories on the American worker.
American Cities Need New Social Welfare Systems to Support Their Citizens
In an age of employment uncertainty and a growing income gap, urban America needs to find new ways to infuse equity into the equation.
How High Unemployment Harms the Next Generation
New research finds high jobless rates raise adolescents' stress levels, making it less likely they enroll in college.
Viewfinder: Unrest in South Africa
Residents throw stones during clashes with riot police in Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 8th, 2017, following a demonstration over land grabbing, housing, and unemployment in the area.
The Future of Work: In Defense of Less Work and More Leisure
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
The Future of Work: Addressing the Global Crisis of Youth Unemployment
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
Five Studies: Should We Care If People Aren’t Working?
With Baby Boomers retiring, our focus should be on giving workers choice and agency—even if that means fewer full-time workers.
The Future of Work: The World Needs a New Business Model
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
The Future of Work: We Have Been Here Before
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
The Future of Work: Don't Blame the Robots
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
Learning to Make Sense of Dollars and Cents
Only nine percent of 15-year-olds in the U.S. demonstrate the type of financial competency necessary to make informed decisions.
No, a $15 Minimum Wage Won't Turn Los Angeles Into an Unemployment Nightmare
Economic research suggests that raising the minimum wage doesn't automatically lead to a decline in employment.
We're Talking About Police Misconduct But Poverty Is Another Story Entirely
Federal and state lawmakers have been quick to respond to law enforcement's targeting of unarmed black men by slapping body cameras on cops. But we've ignored another solution: fighting poverty and high unemployment of African Americans.
Learn Self-Control, Stay Off the Dole
A study from Britain links poor self-control in childhood with adult unemployment.
How the American Family Was Affected by the Great Recession
A look at how marriage, co-habitation, domestic violence, and birth rates were influenced by the economic struggles of the 2000s.
The Post-Employment Economy Makes Entrepreneurs of Us All
It’s time to rethink the relationship between employers and employees.
Employing Former Felons Will Improve the Economy and Public Safety
Lawmakers in 10 states and over 50 cities have already enacted Ban the Box policies, eliminating the check-box that asks about an applicant’s criminal record. It's time for Congress to follow suit.