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Informs on the record jobless rate in Japan in February 2000. Growing mismatch in the supply and demand for labor.

The article discusses a report on unemployment and job creation in the U.S. during March 2015 from the U.S. Labor Department. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.5% as a net new 126,000 jobs were created, a figure less than half the monthly average for the final quarter of 2014. Average hourly wages grew 0.3% from the previous month, and the labor participation rate fell to its lowest level since 1978. Consideration is given to how the report could affect Federal Reserve policy.

The article discusses a report on job creation and employment in the U.S. during January 2015 from the U.S. Labor Department. A net new 257,000 jobs were created and the unemployment rate rose to 5.7%, largely due to unemployed workers re-entering the work force by looking for jobs. Average hourly wages increased by 0.5%.

The article discusses a report from the U.S. Labor Department on job creation and unemployment in the U.S. for December 2014. A net 252,000 new jobs were created as the unemployment rate fell to 5.6%. Average hourly wages for workers in the private sector declined by $.05 to $24.57. The proportion of Americans either employed or looking for jobs dropped to 62.7%.

The article discusses a report from the U.S. Labor Department on unemployment and job creation for September 2014. A net 248,000 new jobs were created in the U.S. as the unemployment rate fell to 5.9%. The labor-force participation rate declined to a 30-year low of 62.7%. Private-sector workers saw their average hourly wage retreat by $0.01.

The article discusses a report on job creation and unemployment in the U.S. during August of 2014 from the Labor Department. The 142,000 net new jobs created fell below economists' expectations. The unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in almost six years, while the labor participation rate declined to a 36-year low. It is said the report makes it less urgent for the Federal Reserve to tighten its accommodative monetary policies.

The article discusses a report on job creation and unemployment in the U.S. for March 2014 from the U.S. Labor Department. With the addition of 192,000 net new non-farm jobs, private-sector employment hit a record of 116.09 million people employed, although the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.7%. Construction industries gained 19,000 jobs while manufacturing lost 1,000. Some 503,000 people entered the labor force, most of whom found work.

The article discusses a report from the U.S. Labor Department on job creation and unemployment in the U.S. in February 2014. Non-farm employment grew by 175,000 jobs and the unemployment rate rose to 6.7%. It is noted the results were likely strong enough for the Federal Reserve to continue scaling back its bond-buying program. For the first time in over three years the number of people leaving the work force was exceeded by the number of unemployed finding jobs.

The article discusses a report from the U.S. Labor Department on job creation and unemployment in the U.S. for December 2013. The 74,000 new jobs created during the month were fewer than economists had expected, and a decline in the unemployment rate to 6.7% was due largely to people leaving the labor force. Stock prices moved little on the news while prices for U.S. Treasury securities rose.

The article discusses a report on job creation in the U.S. during February, 2013 from the U.S. Labor Department. Overall the U.S. added 236,000 jobs, with the greatest numbers attributed to the construction and health-care sectors. The nation's unemployment rate fell to 7.7%, aided in part by the departure of 130,000 people from the labor force.

The article discusses a report on job creation in the U.S. during July 2012 from the Labor Department. Net new jobs totaled 163,000 on a seasonally-adjusted basis, while the unemployment rate rose to 8.3%. During the month more workers left the labor force than entered it. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day 217 points higher on August 3, 2012.

The article discusses U.S. federal programs to retrain unemployed workers for jobs in new fields such as health care, transportation, and green energy. Topics include government spending for training and job-search programs, the lack of data tracking the job placement of workers who complete these programs, and the Workforce Investment Act implemented by the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama.

The article looks at the effects of long-term unemployment in Roswell, Georgia and other parts of the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area. The article discusses residents including Marcy Bronner, Edward Boone, and Jennifer Barbee who have been unemployed for over a year or who have taken jobs with lower salaries. Support groups for the unemployed, work with placement firms such as Hire Dynamics LLC, and subsidies for unemployed families are discussed.

The article discusses a jobs report from the U.S. Labor Department. During November 2011 the U.S. economy created a net total of 120,000 jobs. The unemployment rate declined to 8.6%, due in part to shrinkage of the work force. The figures are said to reinforce the view that an economic recovery in the U.S., while lacking strength, does not seem in danger of lapsing into recession.

The article discusses a report on unemployment and job creation in the U.S. from the U.S. Labor Department. In February, 2011, 192,000 non-farm jobs were created, and the unemployment rate fell to 8.9%. However, the percentage of adults in the labor force declined to its lowest level since the middle of the 1980s.

The article discusses an employment report from the U.S. Labor Department. During January, 2011 36,000 net new jobs were created, and the unemployment rate fell to 9%. The fraction of people at least 16 years of age either employed or looking for work declined to its lowest level since 1984. Harsh, inclement weather during the month was seen to have diminished job growth.

The article discusses a deteriorating labor market in the U.S. In September of 2008, the number of persons unemployed for at least 27 weeks hit 2 million. The number of mass layoffs that month--layoffs involving 50 or more workers--was the most since 2001. Economist Heidi Shierholz believes additional job losses are inevitable.

The article discusses the relationship between the unemployment rate and the labor-force participation rate in the U.S., and suggests inflation could begin to rise if job creation continues to be strong and the participation rate declines further.

The article discusses the unemployment rate in the U.S., with a particular focus on why the gap between the traditional rate and a separate, higher rate that also takes into account certain part-time workers and discouraged workers who have exited the labor force may not narrow much more.

The article discusses the reluctance of Japanese businessmen to increase salaries in 2014, on topics including the hiring practices of trucking business owner Youichi Ueno, Japan's unemployment situation, and the impact of worker shortages on labor-intensive sectors like transportation.

Letters to the editor are presented in response to the article "Fewer Jobless Benefits, More Jobs," from the February 7, 2014 issue.

The article looks at U.S. unemployment as of January 2014, noting that U.S. labor force participation rates including the overall rate and the rate for those age 25 to 54 have fallen in recent years and discussing the implications for inflation and for U.S. Federal Reserve Board monetary policy.

The author discusses labor-force participation rates, unemployment, job creation, and household incomes in the U.S. as of October 30, 2013, arguing that economic policies should be implemented that prioritize the revitalization of the U.S. job market.

The author discusses economic conditions in the U.S. as of September 2013, focusing on labor force participation and unemployment while arguing that the solution to adverse economic circumstances is economic growth.

The article discusses a report on unemployment in the U.S. for March 2013, and attributes the departure of almost one-half million people from the labor force to an educational system that doesn't equip people with employable skills, and government benefits that provide a disincentive to find a job.

The article discusses U.S. unemployment as of October 2012, highlighting the number of people who have left the workforce, the percentage of the unemployed who find work in a given month, and factors influencing labor force participation.

The author reflects on the unemployment problem being experienced by the U.S. in relation to the recession. The author notes the 9.7% increase in unemployment rate in August 2009, which is considered the highest rate in 26 years. The author reveals that there are 26 million U.S. citizens who cannot find a full-time job. The author suggests the lowering of business taxes as a way to create jobs.

The article reports on the dismissal of some state and local government employees in the U.S. As of August 2009, there are 18,000 government employees who were dismissed. The rate for jobless men in the U.S. increased to 10.1% while the jobless rate for women increased to 7.6%. It notes the strategies of U.S. citizens in budgeting their money.

The article reports on the 9.7% increase in unemployment in the U.S. in August 2009, which was used by the Republican government officials to criticize the economic stimulus plan of the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama. John Boehner, House Republican leader, stated that the stimulus plan increased unemployment and debts. But U.S. Vice President Joe Biden claimed that the U.S. economy is improving and the stimulus package has created or saved between 500,000 and 1 million jobs.

The article reports on efforts to decrease unemployment rate in Oregon, which is ranked number four among states with the highest unemployment rate. It notes the action taken by the Oregon Business Development Department's network to attract clean-technology companies. Details on the economic difficulties being experienced by the state are given. The possible challenges that could be faced by the state in expanding its clean-technology industries are also noted.

The article reports that the U.S. unemployment rate rose to 9.5 percent in June, 2009 as job losses increased more than had been forecast by economists. The Labor Department said non-farm employment declined by 467,000 jobs. The poor labor market conditions make it less likely the U.S. economy will emerge from recession in 2009.

The article offers tips on how to re-enter the work force successfully. First tip is to improve skills and knowledge by reading industry blogs and trade publications. It is suggested to test a routing of preparing for and heading to the office. Career coach Barbara LaRock asserted that a person should be emotionally prepared especially if his self-confidence was damaged by unemployment.

The article reports on the increasing number of retirement-age workers in the U.S. who are trying to get back into work force. According to the Labor Department, in April 2009, the participation in the labor force by workers over age 65 was at 16.9%. It cites the increase in unemployment for the age group to 5.8% from 3.5% in the same period in 2008. The losses in 401(k) plans are said to impact the retirement plans of those who are employed.

The article reports that New Jersey's Department of Labor and Workforce is in need of new hires to handle the growing number of unemployed citizens. New Jersey is reportedly seeing the largest unemployment rate since 1996 and needs more employees to handle people filing for unemployment benefits. According to the author, the economic downturn has created some job opportunities for a select number of Americans like those in the unemployment industry, in federal agencies handling insurance claims and for bankruptcy lawyers.

The article features Toledo City, Ohio, which has made efforts in changing its identity to lean toward a younger and more diverse labor supply that goes beyond the automaking business with Detroit, Michigan. It highlights that due to the financial crisis that has troubled the automaking industry in Detroit, Toledo leaders have aimed at making the city more than the Glass City and the Auto Parts Capital of the World. One of the leaders attests that jobs are the region's main concern, after posting a 7.8% unemployment rate.

The article looks at the 6.1 percent increase of the unemployment rate in the U.S. and the decline to 159,000 of nonfarm payrolls in September 2008. Sluggish housing industry hit the construction and manufacturing jobs and is said to spread over other sectors because companies are starting to cut back and cull the work force. National Employment Law Project seeks for a second extension of unemployment benefits for 2008 prior to the ending of the 13-week extension for 800,000 people.

The article reports on the impact of the decline in the construction industry on Hispanic construction workers in the U.S. based on a study by the Pew Hispanic Center. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate among them was 6.5% in the first quarter of 2008. Hispanics have found nearly 300,000 more new construction jobs in the first quarter of 2007 compared to 2006. Labor-force participation among foreign-born Hispanics was 70% in the first quarters of the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 suggesting that they are not returning to their countries of origin.

The article reports that veterans returning from deployment are finding it difficult to acquire employment and are earning less than their civilian counterparts in the same age group. According to a report prepared for the U.S. Veterans Affairs Department, the percentage of veterans not in the labor force jumped to 23% in 2005 as compared to 10% in 2000. The report adds that half of the young veterans, aged between 20 and 24 and steadily employed, are earning less than $25,000 per annum.

The article reports on the decline of the U.S. economy as of October 2007. The unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.7%, driven by a substantial increase in the size of the labor supply that overwhelmed job growth. According to Nigel Gault, chief economist at Global Insight, jobs in the private sector are the underlying driver of the economy. Forecasters at Macroeconomic Advisers estimate that the economy rose at an annual rate of 3.1% in the third quarter.

The article focuses on a study which examined the link between the attitude of teenagers toward working and the unemployment rate in the U.S. According to the study, seven million youth between ages 16 and 19 are looking for work. It concluded that the job hunting behavior of teenagers has significant influence on the labor supply. The study also explored other employment issues in the country.

The article presents an outlook for unemployment rate in several countries.

The article analyzes the decrease of unemployment rate in the U.S. as of October 2006.

The article presents the author's view on recent employment data released by the U.S. Labor Department. The author reviews how the data showed a short-lived increase in the number of unemployed in the U.S. It is the author's view that the unemployment claims are the best real-time indicators of the economy. The question of whether or not the U.S. economy is beginning to cool down is discussed.

Deals with the bullish report on the number of jobs available in the U.S. and the drop in unemployment rate as of March 2006.

The article reports on the decrease in jobless claims in the U.S. for the week which ended February 11, 2006.

This article reports on the decline in unemployment claims in the U.S. as of January 2006.

This article reports on the decline in the unemployment rate in the U.S. as of February 2006.

Discusses how older executives, despite years of experience, can't find new jobs and are forced into early retirement. Growing tendency for companies to hire younger workers for managerial positions; How former executives often go unnoticed when considering the unemployment rate because of their wealth; Examination of the long-term cost to society of losing so much talent and experience; Description of industries, such as banking, that have been hit especially hard by mergers and must dismiss executives.

Discusses the worst tumble of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since May. Nervousness about rising oil prices; Continued rebound of Treasury bonds; Fact that more Americans than expected joined the unemployment rolls last week; Slight drop felt by U.S. car makers; Fear that the best of the economic growth has already past.

Discusses the confusion surrounding employment and the United States economy. Wide-range of the estimates on how many jobs the economy added in June; Number of jobs added by Wells Fargo and Citigroup; Need for investors to concentrate on what is going on with hours worked rather than on unemployment rates; Fact that productivity growth has slowed while labor costs have risen.