Everyone knows that the typical American household has been running in place or falling behind financially, thanks to stagnant wages and rising prices. But a new study from the the Economic Policy Institute shows that the probl…
Fresh data show that the number of promotions given to American workers has dwindled, suggesting that even those with jobs are having a tough time getting ahead. Fewer promotions are “a sign of the lingering impacts of the rece…
The dawning of 2011 marks a milestone: The first of the nation’s 76 million baby boomers turn 65, the traditional retirement age. New polls, however, show that for a range of reasons few boomers of this age are ready to retire….
In an effort to boost worker skills to better match the needs of employers, President Barack Obama today unveiled Skills For America’s Future, a new initiative to increase workforce development, worker training and job placemen…