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Gerald Franklin, who was diagnosed with autism as a child, is now lead developer for a website that matches workers with prospective employers. Job-related videos, he says, can help people with special needs showcase their talent.

Autism Can Be An Asset In The Workplace, Employers And Workers Find

8:47pm May 18, 2016

by Yuki Noguchi

Roughly 40 percent of young adults with autism spectrum disorder aren't finding jobs. But some employers are now recruiting adults on the spectrum as an untapped talent pool of focused workers.

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A cashier counts money at a Toys "R" Us in Los Angeles last November. A pinch in earnings and hours disappointed those looking for a pickup in paychecks last month.

Sure, There's More Hiring. But When Will Wages Rebound?

3:19pm March 04, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

The latest jobs report showed a surprisingly strong hiring surge, with employers adding 242,000 jobs last month. But a pinch in earnings and hours disappointed those looking for a pickup in paychecks.

Economists use the phrase "full employment" to mean the number of people seeking jobs is roughly in balance with the number of openings.

Why Some Still Can't Find Jobs As The Economy Nears 'Full Employment'

11:15am February 01, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

To economists, the phrase means job seekers roughly equal job openings. Unemployment is at 5 percent, but depending on where you live, your race or your education level, you still might not find work.

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The price of oil is displayed in downtown Midland, Texas, in February. Across the state, drilling budgets have been cut and companies have laid off workers.

Massive Downsizing In Oil Sector Brings Acute Pain For The Holidays

1:38pm December 17, 2015

by Andrew Schneider

The holiday season can be stressful, but for energy workers, December is turning out to be especially tough. Oil and gas firms have laid off close to 56,000 Texans in the past year.

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Wayne Berry is training to be a truck driver. The shortage of drivers is so severe that on his second day of training, he already had a job offer.

National

Trucking Shortage: Drivers Aren't Always In It For The Long Haul

10:23am December 14, 2015

by Frank Morris

The U.S. has a chronic shortage of truck drivers — by one estimate, the trucking industry is short almost 50,000 drivers. If that number doubles as predicted, shipping disruptions will ensue.

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Employers are increasingly using mobile recruitment tools to make applying for jobs easier and quicker.

Economy

Mobile Recruiting: The Key To Your Next Job Could Be In Your Pocket

7:25pm December 08, 2015

by Yuki Noguchi

More job seekers are applying for work from their smartphones. Employers who are trying to push mobile recruiting say that in the tightening job market, it's important to be on the small screen.

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Economy

Poverty Ticks Upward in North Carolina, Even As Employment Stabilizes

8:13pm December 07, 2015

by Keri Brown and Sean Bueter

Poverty and food insecurity are on the rise across the state of North Carolina. That's according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Prices for both gasoline and natural gas have fallen this year. An AT&T employee fills up his company van in San Diego last month.

More Jobs, Cheaper Gas And Rising Stocks Help The Economy Look Up

6:45am December 05, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

The U.S. economy turned up encouraging signs for most Americans. Workers can now find more jobs, and drive to them using cheaper gas. And retirement accounts are getting a boost from rising stocks.

Economy

Greensboro Technology Firm Announces $25 Million Expansion

5:23pm December 04, 2015

by Sean Bueter

A Triad-area technology manufacturer announced Friday it's expanding and making a major investment.

Qorvo says it is spending $25 million in a new facility in Guilford County.

People do their holiday shopping in Manhattan Mall in New York City in November 2014. Retailers may have a harder time filling holiday jobs this year because of a shrinking pool of workers.

This Holiday Season, Retailers Will Be Wishing For More Workers

10:02am November 23, 2015

by Kaomi Goetz

U.S. retailers are looking to add more than 700,000 jobs this holiday season — about the same as last year. But retailers may have a harder time filling those jobs because of a shrinking labor pool.

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