U.S. Unemployment Drops To 3.9 Percent — Lowest Since 2000
The last time the U.S. jobless percentage sat below 4 percent was in December of 2000. April brought net job gains, but fell short of economists' predictions.
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Greensboro OKs $20M For Publix Distribution Center Incentives
Greensboro City Council has approved over $20 million in incentives to lure a Publix distribution center, which would bring about 1,000 jobs to the region.
HAECO To Hire Up To 500 Technicians At New PTI Hangar
Aircraft maintence company HAECO says it will hire up to 500 additional employees at its facility in Greensboro.
Partnership Would Give Employment Opportunities For People With Disabilities
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education is meeting Tuesday night to discuss a new partnership.
Who Will Fuel The Construction Boom In North Carolina?
The construction industry is growing rapidly across the country, and North Carolina is no exception.
Want To Help Someone In A Poor Village? Give Them A Bus Ticket Out
Most aid to people in poor places tries to improve conditions where they live. But a growing body of research suggests that there may be a far more effective strategy.
Analysis Shows Women Lost Jobs In Retail Last Year, Though Men Gained
According to a study, last year, men gained higher-paying jobs in retail while women lost them. Heidi Hartmann of the Institute for Women's Policy Research spoke with NPR's Lauren Frayer to explain.
Chinese Tire Company To Employ 800 At New North Carolina Factory
A Chinese tiremaker is moving more aggressively into the U.S. market, announcing plans Tuesday for a North Carolina factory that will eventually employ 800 and produce six million tires a year.
Ending Temporary Protection For Foreign Workers Could Hurt U.S. Rebuilding Efforts
If the U.S. ends temporary protected status for 300,000 Caribbean and Central American workers, there are fears it will have ripple effects — especially on post-hurricane construction.
From Post-it Notes To Algorithms: How Automation Is Changing Legal Work
Lawyers are spending less time doing research than they used to, thanks to technology. The next big change will be to automate the process of doing wills, trusts and real estate closings, experts say.