248,000 More Working: Jobless Rate in All NC Counties Is Lower Than Last Year

WRALTechWire (06/01/22) Since last April, every one of North Carolina’s 100 counties has seen a reduction in the local unemployment rate, according to the latest data from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. But while the unemployment rate decreased in 83 counties from March to April and remained unchanged in 13 counties, the unemployment rate increased in […]

Job Openings Fall by 455,000 in April, but Employer Demand Still Seen

Average Hourly Earnings Reach $30.21 for Workers at Small Businesses: Paychex Staffing Industry Analysts (06/01/22) US job openings fell by 455,000 in April compared to March with the number of openings at 11.4 million in April, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. However, the number of layoffs and discharges reached a series low. In […]