U.S. adds 73,000 jobs in July
The U.S. added just 73,000 jobs in July -- falling far short of expectations and resulting in markets tumbling, shaken by both the report and President Trump's new tariffs. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Employment
Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce
CBSN and CBS MoneyWatch present "Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce." The special, anchored by Lana Zak, takes a look at the state of employment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and includes valuable information for job seekers and career changers.
Reporter's Notebook: Examining the 4-day workweek
A recent study from Boston College found that, when done right, the four-day work week can benefit employees and employers alike. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson examines the study and what the future of work could look like.
The debate over how AI will change work
There is fear surrounding the uncertainty of how the rapidly developing world of artificial intelligence will impact the workforce -- whether it will threaten jobs or boost productivity. But in Reporter's Notebook, "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson takes a more nuanced look at what it means to find understanding in an AI world.
Why young adults feels unprepared for future
Young adults are feeling more unprepared for the future, according to research by The Broken Marketplace Study. Rajiv Chandrasekaran, managing director of the Schultz Family Foundation, joins "CBS News Mornings" to break it down.
More U.S. managers are using AI, survey shows
Nearly 65% of U.S. managers use artificial intelligence in some capacity at work, a new survey by Resume Builder shows. An overwhelming majority of that percentage also uses AI to make decisions about promotions, layoffs, raises and more. Erica Pandey, a business reporter for Axios, joins to break down the numbers.
College grad unemployment rises amid AI use
The unemployment rate for new college graduates has recently surged. Economists say businesses are now replacing entry-level jobs with artificial intelligence. Ali Bauman has the story.
The June jobs report that beat expectations
The June jobs report beat expectations, with more than 140,000 new positions added last month. The unemployment rate declined to 4.1%. But there is more to the numbers than just the headline. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Diving into June jobs report
The June jobs report is out from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and it shows a solid labor market despite economic uncertainty. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Why the June jobs report beat expectations
New jobs numbers on Thursday revealed a stronger than expected month of June, but a deep dive inside the numbers reveals some not so pleasant surprises. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
Hiring surged in June, shrugging off economic worries
Employers across the U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%.
Four-day workweek advocates lean into AI
Advocates of the four-day workweek are using artificial intelligence as a way to achieve their goal of shortening the workweek without pay cuts. Roger Kirkness, CEO of Convictional, joins to discuss how implementing a four-day workweek has impacted his employees.
Oil prices spike amid Israel-Iran strikes
Stocks lost ground on Friday as traders kept a close eye on the conflict between Israel and Iran. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.
Rural town tries new ways to attract teachers
In our School Matters series, we're taking a look at the crisis in the country’s rural classrooms due to a shortage of teachers. About one in five U.S. students attend rural schools, but those communities struggle to recruit and retain teachers. Jericka Duncan traveled to a small town in Colorado to see how they're tackling the problem.
Thousands of Chicago teachers strike
In Chicago, teachers walked off the job in a massive strike. But the city is warning their demands are too costly. Meg Oliver reports.
Automation nation
With our economy becoming more and more dependent upon machines, what will that mean for the future of employment? David Pogue of Yahoo Finance looks at the increasing use of autonomous vehicles and robots, and talks with Martin Ford, author of the book "Rise of the Robots."
Economy adds 139,000 jobs in May
Friday's monthly jobs report showed some softening in private sector hiring, but little that would suggest a coming recession, with the economy adding 139,000 jobs in May. Peggy Collins and Laura Davison, who cover politics for Bloomberg News, join "The Takeout" to discuss the jobs report, the latest on the feud between President Trump and Elon Musk, and more.
STRIVE (2 parts)
In this two-part story, Lesley Stahl profiles STRIVE, a Harlem-based nonprofit that prepares chronically unemployed people for the workforce. Part boot-camp, part group therapy, STRIVE placed more than 15,000 clients in jobs over 12 years, jobs most still had two years later.
What slower hiring could mean for the economy
The ADP released numbers showing the private sector added 37,000 jobs — the smallest increase in more than two years. Kelly O'Grady explains.
ADP employment report shows hiring slowdown
ADP's May employment report, released on Wednesday, suggests that the labor market is weakening. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady unpacks the data and what it could mean for the U.S. economy.
Preview: You're Fired
60 Minutes investigates how some businesses have fired American workers and replaced them with cheaper labor: temporary, foreign workers with H-1B visas. Bill Whitaker reports on Sunday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Opioids & unemployment: Stopping the cycle
"60 Minutes" producer Katy Textor talks about an investment fund resurrecting jobs in hard-hit areas. One company's solution? Hire recovering addicts.
"Buy now, pay later" for groceries?
While "buy now, pay later" loans have been used for big-ticket items for years, new data shows that a growing number of American consumers use the method for everyday items. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Former inmates train as truckers
For people who have served time, being released from prison is just the start of the road back. Tom Hanson has the story of a program that matches former prisoners with an industry in need of workers.
Most Americans don't earn enough to afford costs of living, study finds
The bottom 60% of U.S. households don't make enough money to afford a "minimal quality of life," according to a new analysis.
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House panel releases birthday message to Jeffrey Epstein allegedly written by Trump
President Trump has denied penning the message, which includes the outline of a woman's body.
Supreme Court allows sweeping immigration stops in Los Angeles area
The Supreme Court froze a lower court order that prevented immigration authorities from stopping people without reasonable suspicion that they are in the U.S. unlawfully.
Barrett defends Roe v. Wade reversal, and more from her first TV interview
Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke with CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for her first TV interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2020.
Appeals court upholds $83 million judgment against Trump in Carroll case
A jury's conclusion that President Trump should pay E. Jean Carroll more than $83 million in damages for defamation was "fair and reasonable," a federal appeals panel ruled.
Trump says there will be new guidance about prayer in public schools
President Trump also said he's given the Trump family Bible to be displayed at the Bible Museum in Washington, D.C.
Appeals court rejects states' challenge to probationary worker firings
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit ruled that 19 states and the District of Columbia did not have legal standing to sue over the mass firings of probationary workers.
Man charged in retired Auburn professor's murder in Alabama
A retired Auburn University professor was stabbed to death in a public park near the school in Alabama on Saturday, according to police and the university.
Deadly kissing bug disease has spread in the U.S. Here's what to know.
Chagas disease is already endemic to 21 countries in the Americas, and growing evidence of the parasite is challenging the non-endemic label in the U.S., the CDC says.
DHS announces "Operation Midway Blitz" amid ICE operations in Chicago
President Donald Trump has amplified his promises to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to Chicago by posting a parody image from "Apocalypse Now" featuring a ball of flames as helicopters zoom over the nation's third-largest city.