Some employers are still adding jobs. Here's who is hiring.
Unemployment rate is lowest since 1969, as some employers continue to hire new workers — especially in key industries.
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Layoff survivor guilt hits workers who remain after job cuts
Feelings of guilt, paranoia and anxiety often kick in among those who survive layoffs. Here's how to cope.
Job openings unexpectedly rose in December to 11 million
American labor market remains hot despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool it down.
Facing a stigma, many ex-convicts in the U.S. struggle to find work
More than 19 million Americans have a felony conviction on their permanent record.
Unemployed men create economy ripple effects
Around seven million men in their prime working age neither have jobs nor are looking for one, creating a huge hole in the labor market and costing businesses in male-dominated fields like manufacturing millions of dollars. Tony Dokoupil talks to "Dirty Jobs" host Mike Rowe and the CEO of a manufacturing company about the reasons behind this phenomenon.
Looking to get hired? These are the best months to try.
U.S. employers typically finish their annual budgets in January and start advertising for open roles soon thereafter.
Hiring boost for job-seekers this winter
If you're looking for a job or a boost in your career, experts say January and February are the best months to do it. Daniel Zhao, lead economist with Glassdoor, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss why and if a looming recession should cause alarm.
Among quiet quitters, highly paid men lead the exodus
College-educated men are secure in their jobs and in demand in the workplace, allowing them to cut their hours.
Why millions of men have left the workforce
A large number of American men between 25 and 54 years old are not working or even looking for work.
Here are the top places to work, according to their employees
Companies offering flexibility and a healthy work-life balance score high with workers, new Glassdoor ranking shows.
U.S. added 223,000 jobs in December, capping off strong 2022
Hiring was stronger than economists had forecast, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
Here's what to look for in the last U.S. jobs report of 2022
Policymakers are looking for signs the red-hot hiring market has slowed down, but will hope to avoid a crash.
Company threatened $100K fine if workers joined a rival: Feds
Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on coercive employment agreements that keep workers bound to their jobs.
Workers quit at higher rate in November, while openings stayed high
The job market remains strong — a good sign for workers but a blow to the Fed's efforts to cool inflation.
The most important economic questions of 2023
Will inflation finally relent? Is your job safe as recession looms? Here's what to expect from the U.S. economy this year.
Some employers offer largest raises in years
Employers are, on average, offering their highest raises in decades as they look to hold on to employees who might otherwise switch companies or jobs for a salary boost. Wall Street Journal reporter Gabriel Rubin joins "CBS News Mornings" to break down how salaries compare for workers who are staying put versus those who are jumping ship.
Snowplow driver shortage threatens states from Oregon to Ohio
Low wages and a tight labor market are blamed for a shortfall in plow operators in states from Oregon to Ohio.
Americans are taking more control over their work lives – because they have to
In "career portfolioing," people assemble different income sources to have some independence from employers who offer little security.
Here's how much pay Americans say they'd need to switch jobs
The minimum salary people want has risen to 8-year high, reflecting a hot job market and high cost of living, a survey says.
Olive Garden manager out of a job after time-off tirade
Workers at Italian chain's restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas, were told to "look for another job" if they call out sick.
Fewer middle-aged men in the job market
Employment rates have rebounded since the pandemic recession, Labor Department data shows, but one group is lagging behind: men aged 35 to 44. New York Times reporter Jeanna Smialek discusses the reasons why.
Hiring stayed strong in November, with 263,000 jobs added
The job market remains surprisingly resilient despite the Federal Reserve's attempts to weaken it.
Stock market mixed after strong hiring data fans inflation worries
Stronger-than-expected wage data raised expectations Fed hikes will be more aggressive to get inflation under control.
The labor force is shrinking. Here's what's sidelining workers.
More people are unable to work due to sickness than a year ago, with retirement and child care issues adding to the problem.
CNN to lay off staffers this week amid changes at the network
Network CEO Chris Licht sent an email to staffers saying this week's cuts "will be a difficult time for everyone."
Poland says Russian drones downed in its airspace during attack on Ukraine
Polish and allied NATO warplanes shot down Russian drones that entered Poland's airspace in what NATO says was the first such intervention during the war in Ukraine.
Trump says he's "not thrilled" after Israel targets Hamas leaders in Qatar
President Trump said Tuesday he's "very unhappy" after Israel's military targeted members of Hamas in Qatar's capital of Doha.
Judge rules Lisa Cook can remain Fed governor for now as Trump tries to fire her
President Trump has said he is firing Cook from her role over allegations she made false representations on mortgage agreements several years ago.
Democrat James Walkinshaw to win Virginia House race, narrowing GOP majority
Democrat James Walkinshaw will defeat Republican Stewart Whitson in a Northern Virginia special House election to pick Rep. Gerry Connolly's successor, the Associated Press projects.
Trump orders crackdown on some pharma ads, RFK Jr. releases child health report
President Trump ordered the FDA to enforce rules on direct-to-consumer drug ads, after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report on the administration's approach to healthy outcomes for children and families.
Sen. Ruben Gallego seeks to block Ashli Babbitt from military funeral honors
In August, the Pentagon offered full military funeral honors to Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt, after denying her family's request for the honor in 2021.
Supreme Court takes up Trump tariffs, setting stage for major showdown
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will decide whether President Trump can impose his most sweeping tariffs.
DOJ charges man accused in deadly stabbing of Ukrainian refugee
The Justice Department charged the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.
Roberts halts lower court order that required Trump to unfreeze foreign aid
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid funding.