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The article focuses on the growing trend of what is called the "gig economy" in America, which refers to individuals who are involved in contracting, tempting, or freelancing, instead of more stable job. The author explores the history of this trend, discusses companies that consider its employees to be independent contractors, such as car service providers Uber and Lyft, and examines how this has impacted work force and economic anxieties.

The article reports on the increase in foreign workers in Leicester, England, which contradicts the agenda of the U.K. Independence Party to reduce immigration for the May 2015 national election. Topics discussed include the labor demand in different sectors including health care, engineering and computing because British citizens are not taking the jobs, the economic impact of foreign workers and their work ethics and attitudes.

Statistics is given regarding the percentage of the aging work force led by scientists in the U.S. from 1993-2008.

The article discusses the impact of the changing policy for working visa to the shortage of foreign doctors in the rural areas wherein the Jordanian physicians have kept obstetrics unit open and recruiting foreign specialists in the U.S.

The article features retiree Jon Helmuth and mentions the increase of work force participation rate for people in the 65-to-69 age range based on the data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The article discusses the United States Federal Reserve's (Fed) consideration of U.S. unemployment rate as an indicator of when it should taper its economic stimulus policy of lowering interest rates. The author notes that the unemployment rate does not account for unemployed working-age individuals who are not actively seeking employment, and he highlights economist Andrew T. Levin's views that the unemployment rate is misleading.

The article offers information on the shortage of farm worker in California. Topics discussed include the complications and contradictions of immigration laws in the state, agricultural production, and threat of Western Growers Association members to withhold campaign contributions. Also mentioned are the views of farm labor contracting company operator Chuck Herrin, Kevin Andrew of Jakov P. Dulcich and Sons, and Association president Tom Nassif.

The article reports on the February 2014 release of a study by the U.S. Congressional Budget Office regarding the impact of the 2010 Affordable Care Act on employment rates. Details are given outlining the report's predictions that the health care law will encourage a large-scale drop in employment. Accounts are then offered of Democratic and Republican interpretations of the data.

The author discusses aspects of the American women and the demand of women's need on policy making in the U.S. She highlights the increase participation of women in income and labor force than men wherein women regained all the jobs lost by men during the economic recession. She cites the livable wage which reduce the gap of average pay between American women and men due to affordable child care, part time work and lack of reliability.

The article covers a report from the U.S. Labor Department released January 10, 2014 which indicated that job growth reached a three year low in December 2013. Stating that this ended a streak of job market growth, the author notes that factors such as average hourly earnings and the labor participation rate have discourage economists. Other topics covered include unemployment rates, the U.S. Federal Reserve's economic policies, and the retail industry.

The article discusses a December 2013 meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed), highlighting Fed officials' support for a slow tapering of its economic stimulus policy of purchasing U.S. government bonds. Topics addressed include Fed officials' forecasts for economic growth in the U.S., as well as unemployment and labor force participation in the U.S.

The article discusses the use of factory apprenticeship programs in Germany and how such a model is being applied in the U.S. to address labor supply shortages. Particular attention is given to collaboration between diesel engine manufacturer Tognum America, led by Vice President Joerg Klishch, and local high schools and a career center in Aiken County, South Carolina. It goes on to explain South Carolina's tax credit for small- to medium-sized companies that implement apprenticeships.

The article reports on prison inmates battling wildfires in the U.S. as federal agencies have cut costs leading to a decrease in the size of firefighting work force. Hence, the burden of fighting wildfires has come to states and local jurisdictions. Thus, prison crews have emerged as a solution for dealing with wildfires.

The article discusses Germany's efforts to address population declines in the country as of August 13, 2013, highlighting attempts to avoid possible labor shortages. Topics addressed include attitudes towards working mothers in Germany, German government spending on family subsidies, and older and foreign workers in Germany.

The article discusses how an employment report for April 2013 released by the U.S. Labor Department indicated that college graduates have fared better than the rest of the workforce during the recession beginning in 2008. It found that the number of employed college-educated workers increased by approximately nine percent since 2008 while employment for those with only a high school diploma decreased by nine percent. The role of education in job qualifications is also discussed.

The article reports on the 2013 financial success of big corporations and Wall Street stock market prices in the U.S. in light of the less successful broader economic recovery among poorer households and small businesses. Topics include the policies of the U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. economic indicators such as labor supply and consumer spending, as well as the impact of austerity measures such as budget cuts and Social Security tax increases on the U.S. economy.

The article reports on the predicament of New York dairy farmer Jeff True who fears that his employees could not report after he received letters ordering him to dismiss 12 of his 14 workers as they are immigrants who submitted false work documents. It states dairy farmers cannot hire immigrants through the existing agricultural workers program as it is only meant for seasonal workers. It adds that True is lobbying for the government to expand the program to ensure a reliable labor supply.

The article discusses a report from the U.S. Labor Department released April 5, 2013 which indicated that the growth of employment in the U.S. for March 2013 was the lowest since June 2012 and marked the third consecutive spring of decreased hiring. Possible causes of the decrease include payroll taxation increases and the government's fiscal policies. Information is also provided on the unemployment rate and labor force participation rate, as well as the role of younger employees.

The article examines how civil cases in the U.S. are not covered by Gideon v. Wainwright, the 1963 U.S. Supreme Court decision that states individuals accused of a crime have the right to a lawyer regardless of their ability to afford one. It states that legal issues such as home foreclosure, job loss, and parental custody are not included in the decision, causing many poor individuals to face criminal charges without legal counsel. The supply and demand of such lawyers are also covered.

The article discusses economic growth in China as of January, 2013. According to the article, China's economy is not growing at the pace that it was before a slowdown in 2012. Topics include inflation, producer and consumer prices, exports and imports, and a labor shortage due to the "one child" policy of population control.

The article reports on an increase in the size of the U.S. labor force in February 2016, according to the Department of Labor.

The article reports on the plans of the Mayor Bill de Blasio, to announce an increase in the minimum wage for New York City's public work force.

This article discusses the change in South Korea that has made giving birth to a daughter an event to be celebrated. South Korean society, one of the most patriarchal in the world, had been renowned for its preference for baby boys. The preference has decreased and now there are fewer abortions after the sex of the baby is revealed. The country's economy has allowed women into the work force and they have become valued additions.

The article focuses on a law in Arizona which will take effect January 1, 2008 which mandates that a firm knowingly employing an illegal alien is subject to losing its business license. It is estimated that illegal aliens make up approximately 10 percent of the state's work force. Business groups are challenging the law in federal court. Economists believe that it is possible labor shortages could damage Arizona's economy.

The article focuses on the Smithfield Foods slaughterhouse in Tar Heel, North Carolina, the largest such facility in the world. Since a November 2006 year raid on the plant by U.S. immigration officials, more than 1,100 Hispanic employees have left, over 20 percent of its workforce. The company is struggling to find and train replacements. Wages have been raised, but the turnover rate for new employees is twice that of the workers they replaced.

The article focuses on the economic conditions of the U.S. in 2007. Because of a loss of 4,000 jobs in August, there is now pressure being put on the U.S. Federal Reserve to act aggressively due to a risk of recession. Insiders fear that an ailing housing industry might infect the rest of the economy. The Labor Department reported that most of the jobs were lost between July-August, with the greatest cuts coming from industries that are connected to the housing market.

The article discusses the unreadiness of the U. S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, which traditionally is on round-the-clock alert for deployment. Pentagon officials are concerned that none of the 20 brigades in Europe, Asia, and the U. S. has enough equipment and manpower for quick deployment into combat. Colonel Charles Hardy of the Forces Command said the Army lacked a fully trained brigade to send overseas to Iraq or elsewhere if needed.

This article reports on the labor shortage in Europe in the high technology sector. Having struggled with high unemployment for the past thirty years, Europe finds itself in the unusual position of being forced to look for engineers and others qualified in the more specialized manufacturing processes and services outside of Europe. Some companies have even had to relocate in order to find qualified employees.

The article presents two pieces reporting on jobs in the United States and on the employment situation in Europe. Examined are the Labor Department's jobs report for February 2007, showing that U.S. employers had filled 97,000 jobs and that the unemployment rate had declined slightly. An article reports on a shortage of skilled labor afflicting Europe in early 2007.

This article discusses the financial stability of the American automobile industry. In February 2007, DaimlerChrysler announced that it was considering all options for its struggling Chrysler Group. DaimlerBenz of Germany acquired Chrysler in 1996. Chrysler said it would eliminate 13,000 jobs, almost 16 percent of its work force, in the U.S. and Canada, and shut all or part of 4 plants by 2009. The company has hired JPMorgan as a strategic advisor.

The article discusses the difficulty U.S. cities are experiencing with recruiting and retaining city managers, with 6400+ positions open. With the baby boomers reaching retirement age, there will be government talent shortages to come. The City/County Management Association calls the unfilled executive and managerial jobs a crisis, and City of Palo Alto, California city manager Frank Benest finds it a "demographic tsunami."

The article discusses how cities across the United States are competing with each other to attract young professionals. The desire to recruit young adults comes from the decline in of the Baby boomer generation from the workforce and, therefore, a shrinking labor pool. Cities are also recruiting them because demographics show that the tendency to relocate drops significantly once one turns 35.

The article presents the findings of a U.S. Labor Department report which showed a slow down in job growth for September 2006. According to analysts, this signifies that the momentum behind more positive labor statistics leading up to the report has shifted. It is asserted that though economists are not concerned about the report in the context of long term trends, the impact of immediate conditions might very well be felt by workers.

The article discusses the retail giant Wal-Mart which is making moves to restructure its work force by capping wages and increasing its percentage of part-time employees. Many Wal-Mart employees claim that the company is attempting to force out higher-paid, long-term workers in order to make room for more part-time positions.

The article discusses the U.S. Army's resources strain with regard to manpower. Due to wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Army has been spread thin and may be forced to alter the standard terms of service for the National Guard. The administration of U.S. president George W. Bush has previously said deployment of troops overseas would be reduced.

This article discusses a government report which found that employers added 128,000 jobs in August 2006 while wages also increased slightly. The increase in jobs was enough to push the unemployment rate down to 4.7 percent from 4.8 percent in July. Jan Hatzius, chief United States economist for Goldman Sachs, commented on workers' wages.

This article focuses on the growing numbers of American men between the ages of 30 and 55 who are unemployed and not looking for work. They may be unable to find jobs for which they are qualified or may turn down jobs they feel are beneath their skill level. They can be laid-off former blue-collar workers, but their numbers are growing at all educational and income levels and include employees of failed Internet businesses and former prison inmates.

This article discusses the use of prison inmates by Louisiana's parish sheriffs as a labor force that works on every conceivable project including repairing homes and churches, building dugouts for little league baseball teams, running concession stands at town events, and more. The inmates can work for free or are sometimes paid the minimum wage, all within the discretion of the sheriff. Some complain that the system is like slave labor and unfair to the inmates, while others see nothing wrong with it.

This article reports on the aging population of China. Discussed are the possible manpower shortages caused by the growing numbers of retired persons in China. This workforce shortage is especially felt in the city of Shanghai, where businesses are leaving due to the fact that twenty percent of the city's population is over the age of sixty.

The article reports that former members of the United States military are highly sought candidates for jobs at U.S.-based firms. The article reports that nearly 220,000 men and women leave active duty military service on an annual basis. The author cites several reasons why military candidates are favored: they are seen as being highly skilled; they bring a level of diversity into the workforce; and many employers favor military workers for patriotic reasons.

The article focuses on the work of Jean-Pierre Lemonnier, president of temporary staffing company Manpower France. The author reports that part-time work and temporary jobs are becoming the richest source of new employment across Europe after being long considered taboo among Europeans. The article includes comments from Lemonnier regarding his work.

This article discusses demonstrations supporting the legalization and citizenship of illegal aliens in the U.S. and their effects on the U.S.'s workforce. Thousands of workers were fired from their jobs for not showing up to work to attend these demonstrations. Companies are worried about maintaining their operations without these workers, but also want to appear sensitive to the politics of the situation. Some workers filed formal complaints after losing their jobs.

This article discusses job growth in the U.S. during March 2006. An increase in the U.S. work force, coupled with a decrease in the nation's unemployment rate, suggests that the U.S. economy will continue to grow despite high interest rates from the Federal Reserve. U.S. President George W. Bush is claiming credit for this growth, saying that the economic resurgence in the U.S. is a result of his tax cuts on capital gains and stock dividends. INSET: The Labor Picture in March.

This article examines labor shortages in hundreds of Chinese factories that could lead to a shift in world trade. Wages are being increased and the country's middle class is expanding which could mean higher prices for Chinese-made products worldwide. International companies are considering moving factories to lower cost countries such as Vietnam. One benefit of the shortage is the improvement of working conditions and the addition of incentives and benefits to lure prospective employees.

The article reports that ten weeks after Hurricane Katrina, government officials and business leaders in Louisiana are worried that a scarcity of able-bodied workers is hampering the area's recovery. According to the author, a variety of tactics are being used to attract workers, including signing bonuses and increased wages. Its is suggested that high pay is not a persuasive tactic because there is nowhere in the area for workers to live.

Reports that some one million unemployed people looking for jobs following Hurricane Katrina are now fanning out across the South and the rest of the country. Review of how the unemployed are getting help from friends, family, employers and government agencies; Discussion of how the make up of the Gulf Coast work force may have difficulty finding new jobs.

Observes that the housing boom in the U.S. has attracted undocumented laborers across the country. How longtime residents are being forced to confront the issue of illegal immigration as never before; Rise in the unauthorized migrant population; Focus of the work force on home construction, repair and landscaping; Role of Sister Margaret Rose Smyth, a Roman Catholic nun who helps immigrant workers on Long Island, New York; How the debate has surfaced in Freehold, New Jersey; Points of contention; Arguments of proponents of immigration control.

Reports on manufacturers' needs for more and better-trained factory workers. How some companies have developed on-site training programs; Description of the efforts of Michael Mallia, Chief executive of Afco Systems of Farmingdale, New York to set up training programs; How baby boomer retirements will affect the workforce; Some programs which concentrate on classroom training and others which focus on on-the-job training.

Looks at the impact of visa shortages on the operations of resorts and hotels in the U.S. as of June 10, 2005. Dependence of many seasonal resorts in the U.S. on the labor of foreign workers; Details of a visa program for foreign workers, known as H-2B; Claim that an increase in foreign workers used up the available visas; Impact of the visa shortage on summer tourism in New England; Difficulty of finding workers among residents of resort areas; Report that the number of youth and student workers in the U.S. has declined in recent years; Methods of hotel and resort owners for coping without the help of regular foreign staff.

Looks at the United States job market as of June of 2005. Discussion of how job creation slowed in May of 2005 despite the employment rate nearing its lowest point since September of 2001; Discussion of how a report released by the Labor Department has rekindled talk of an economic slowdown, as well as speculation that the Federal Reserve may stop raising interest rates sooner than expected; Comments on the current job market from Joel Naroff, president of Naroff Economic Advisers.