The U.S. labor market continued to defy expectations in April, with employers surpassing economists’ forecasts and adding 115,000 jobs across the nation. By the numbers Economists predicted payroll gains of 65,000 in April, according to a consensus forecast from FactSet. The unemployment rate, which has hovered above 4% since June 2024, held steady at 4.3%. … Read more
As jobs evolve with the use of artificial intelligence, more employers want workers who are familiar with the technology. Eight in 10 hiring managers considered AI skills a priority in 2025, according to Resume Genius research. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more. Source link
Fluency in artificial intelligence is increasingly a prerequisite in today’s labor market, with employers across industries seeking AI-literate job candidates. Research from Resume Genius found that 8 in 10 hiring managers consider AI skills a priority. And in a sign of the times, other data shows that most employers would hire a candidate with AI … Read more
After years of steady decline, a new survey finds employers expect to boost new graduate hires by more than 5% this spring compared to the same time last year. LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher joins “The Daily Report” to discuss. Source link
Hiring across the U.S. rebounded in March after falling sharply the previous month, with employers adding 178,000 jobs, according to new data from the Department of Labor. By the numbers The March employment report beat consensus economic forecasts of 60,000 payroll gains last month, according to FactSet. The latest payroll gains mark a sharp reversal … Read more