Ben Hanowell, Author at ADP Research

Hiring in an age of uncertainty

There were a few data signals going into Friday’s blockbuster jobs report that many market watchers and economists missed. Layoffs, as measured by a rolling four-week average of initial jobless claims, hit their lowest level in more than a year and a half. August showed an uptick in job openings, a hint that companies were about to ramp up hiring. And September’s ADP National Employment Report suggested that a rebound in private-sector hiring was under way.

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Industry spotlight: Retail hiring

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Hiring in an age of uncertainty

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Long-distance work and compensation

Low-wage workers saw big pay jumps after the pandemic. High earners did even better.

We have a champion!

With teachers, the law of supply and demand isn’t working

Look who got promoted! (No, it’s not mom or dad)

Long-distance work and domestic offshoring

People are working less. Who – and why?

Industry spotlight: Retail hiring

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