America's Jobs Crisis

Spring cleaning spurs Home Depot to hire 70,000

Home improvement retailer Home Depot to add 70,000 temporary workers for spring selling season, up from last year's hiring target. More

Will Obama break even on jobs?

Economists predict that American employers will add 1.6 million jobs in 2012, nearly enough to get the labor market back to where it was when Obama was inaugurated. More

Unemployment claims tick up again

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits rose last week to 399,000.  More

Talk your way to a better raise

While the budget is still in play, use these strategies to win over your boss.  More

Workforce of the future: Older and healthier

Either by choice or because of financial woes, people will work into their golden years. What happens to the workplace when seniors don't leave?  More

Can a cleaner environment create jobs?

Environmentalists have taken to selling their projects as job creators, but that's not exactly how they should be viewed, say economists. More

Unemployment falls ... but not for blacks

The black unemployment rate ended the year at 15.8%, exactly where it was at the end of 2010. More

Brutal losses in state and local jobs

State and local governments shed 244,000 jobs in 2011, the third worst ever. And more job losses are likely. More

Holiday deliveries boost job numbers

Many of the jobs gained in December were temporary holiday hires by FedEx and UPS who are already unemployed.  More

Unemployment rate falls again

Employers added 200,000 jobs in December, while the unemployment rate fell to 8.5%. More

Private sector hiring ramps up in December

Private sector companies significantly ramped up their hiring in December, adding 325,000 jobs, according to ADP. More

Unemployment claims climb in holiday week

About 381,000 people file first-time claims for unemployment benefits last week. More

100 Best Jobs in America

America's best jobs offer great pay, work that's satisfying, and big growth opportunities. Here are the 100 with the best prospects in the years ahead. More

Unemployment benefits extension: What's at stake

If Congress doesn't extend the deadline to file for federal unemployment benefits, millions of Americans will lose a vital lifeline.  More

Initial jobless claims fall to lowest level since 2008

About 366,000 Americans filed for their first week of unemployment benefits last week, marking the lowest level of initial jobless claims since May 2008. More

How long should we help the unemployed?

Congress will soon take up an unemployment benefits extension for the ninth time since 2008. Supporters say continuing the lifeline is critical, but others worry it is keeping the unemployment rate high. More

5 million jobless at risk

If Congress doesn't extend the deadline to file for federal unemployment benefits, millions of Americans will lose a vital lifeline. CNNMoney explains what the extension entails. More

Unemployment claims drop to 9-month low

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell in the last week, signaling a bright spot in the tough employment environment. More

Citi plans 4,500 layoffs

The layoffs will come over the next few quarters, as Citigroup and the rest of Wall Street continue to hemorrhage jobs. More

Cost of federal unemployment benefits so far: $434 billion

Americans have collected $434 billion in unemployment benefits since the recession began. Congress is debating a $44 billion extension of those benefits. More

Hiring up, unemployment plummets

Employers added 120,000 jobs in November. The unemployment rate dropped to 8.6%. More

Young workers getting hired again

Employers added 650,000 young workers to their payrolls in the past three months, the biggest spike in employment for those age 16 to 24 since the recession began. More

Senate passes jobs bill to help veterans

The Senate on Thursday passes measure aimed at helping unemployed veterans and federal contractors.  More

Unemployment claims fall to another 7-month low

Marking continued improvement in the job market, claims for new unemployment benefits fall to 388,000, the lowest level since April. More

Unemployment claims dip below key level

Initial unemployment benefit claims fall 9,000 to 397,000, a sign of modest improvement in the job market. More

Land a job in a North Dakota boomtown

Workers are landing six-figure jobs in the oil boomtowns of North Dakota. Here's what you need to know to find a job there -- just make sure the money is worth it before you move.  More

I doubled my salary in North Dakota

Meet some of the folks who have doubled -- even tripled -- their pay in America's boomtown. More

Seeking fortune in a Walmart parking lot

These men came to the boomtown of Williston, North Dakota, to find high-paying oil jobs. What they found were 'no vacancy' signs. Play

Unemployment claims fall (a little)

About 402,000 Americans filed for their first week of unemployment benefits last week, marking little improvement in the job market over the last six months. More

Who Zappos is hiring

Christa Foley, hiring manager for Zappos, explains what job candidates are doing wrong -- and right. More

'I have the best job in America!'

Meet 11 people lucky enough to have switched into jobs that rate high in satisfaction on MONEY's list, and see why they love their new careers. More

Best Jobs for working parents

In these fulfilling and high-paying professions, you can make time to catch your kid's ball game too. More

Regulation: Not the job killer GOP says

In an economy with serious structural challenges, a crippled housing market and slack demand, is government regulation really holding back the labor market? More

Bring profits home and create jobs? Maybe not

The ailing economy has sparked talk about a so-called tax repatriation holiday. The goal is to give companies an incentive to bring foreign profits back to the U.S. and create jobs. Whether it would work is another question. More

Best jobs if you're leaving the military

What you learned in uniform can carry over to the boardroom, especially in fields where vets are plentiful. More

Wall Street to lose 10,000 finance jobs

New York state comptroller expects Wall Street to lose 10,000 finance jobs by the end of 2012. More

Congress passes trade deals

Congress is taking up trade deals with Colombia, South Korea and Panama on Wednesday in time for a visit from the president of South Korea. More

20 low-pay, high-stress jobs you'll love

The pay may be low (and the stress might be high), but in these jobs you can feel confident you're helping others. For many, that's a priceless reason to switch. More

Jobs Council: More investment needed for jobs

President Obama's Jobs Council releases a report on Tuesday that gives advice about creating jobs. Top of the list is investment in roads and bridges and tax breaks for start-ups and growing firms.  More

6 million jobless face loss of benefits

Senate rejects jobs bill, meaning that unemployment benefits could run out for more than six million Americans next year.  More

20 Best Jobs for fast growth

If you're stalled or burned out, these fast-growing fields (with relatively low barriers to entry) can help you earn more, get ahead and put life back into your career. More

Hiring gains momentum

The economy added 103,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 9.1%. More

Best Jobs if you're over 50

You've had a great run in your career. Now you can afford to follow a passion or enjoy a less taxing, yet satisfying, workweek. More

Craving a career change? Try these jobs

Whether you're craving a new challenge, looking for greater flexibility, or shifting gears as retirement nears, here's how to get started on your next career.  More

Initial claims back above 400,000

There were 401,000 initial unemployment claims filed in the week ended Oct. 1, the Labor Department said Thursday. More

Unemployed risk a permanent pay cut

Unemployment during an economic downturn can lead to a lasting reduction in lifetime income, according to a new study. More

Holiday hiring expected to be ho-hum this year

Retailers are expected to hire between 480,000 and 500,000 holiday workers this year -- in line with last year, but well off pre-recession highs.  More

Congress sits idle while economy falters

A combination of partisan gamesmanship, political maneuvering and genuine policy disagreements have rendered lawmakers impotent at a crucial time. More

Jobs picture remains fuzzy

Private sectors adds 91,000 jobs in September, ADP says, but Challenger reports number of job cuts more than doubles.  More

Minimum wage to rise in eight states

A minimum wage increase means workers can see hundreds of dollars more in their paychecks in 2012. More

Jobs: We need long-term solutions too

The U.S. unemployment crisis is urgent, but there's no quick fix for what's wrong with it.  More

Tax hikes and jobs: The whole story

Republicans warn raising taxes on the rich would hurt 'job creators.' But do small businesses really create jobs? More

Unemployment claims fall to lowest level since April

New claims for unemployment benefits fell to 391,000 last week, the lowest level since April 2. More

Another excuse not to hire

Companies are seeing their unemployment tax bills rise as states get hit with a $1 billion interest charge. States have been borrowing from a federal fund to cover jobless benefits. More

Obama's uneven track record on jobs

CNNMoney reporters scrutinize Obama's track record on jobs since the beginning of his presidency. Play

Main Street needs stability to hire

Small business owners in Babylon, New York say that the slow economy forces them to cut costs and lay off workers. Play

Why men are getting more jobs than women

A new Pew study shows women are struggling more than men to find jobs in the current economy. Play

A Pennsylvania town on the brink

The closure of local hospital has set back the efforts to revive Braddock, Penn., once an industrial boom town. Play

VW's Passat, made in Tennessee

Take a tour of Volkswagen's $1 billion plant that recently opened in Chattanooga, TN. Play
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