January 2021 Jobs Report Reinforces Need for Vaccinations
May the first jobs report of 2021 also be the worst! While the unemployment rate fell to 6.3%, there was little sign of improvement in broader labor market conditions in the January 2021 Jobs Report.
ZipRecruiter Wins Three 2020 Comparably Awards
Awards include Best Company Culture, Best CEO, and Best Company for Diversity honors ZipRecruiter has won three of Comparably’s annual awards highlighting the best companies of 2020, including Best Company Culture, Best CEO, and Best
How Soon Will Workers Take a Covid Vaccine?
Coronavirus Vaccines Could Mean a Speedy Economic Recovery, But As Many As 60 Million U.S. Workers May be Hesitant to Take Them A rapid rollout of the new coronavirus vaccines is our best hope for
November 2020 Jobs Report
The jobs report released December 4, 2020 shows a dramatic slowdown in private sector job gains, from 1.028M, 930K, and 877K net gains in August, September and October, respectively, to just 344K in November. The
Coronavirus Recovery Tracker – December 2020
5 Key Indicators for Understanding the Post-COVID-19 Economy The 2020 coronavirus pandemic caused unprecedented disruption in the U.S. labor market. Below are five indicators that capture key aspects of the economic fallout. Stay informed with
Job Search Tips Every Military Veteran Should Know
As ZipRecruiter’s labor economist, my job is to generate insights that help job seekers find their next great opportunity, and employers find their next great hire. But I am also a drilling reservist in the
How Four Big Election Day Ballot Measures Affect Jobs
In Tuesday’s election, voters had their say on ballot measures in several states that will affect the jobs of millions of workers. Specifically, they voted to approve a statewide $15 minimum wage in Florida and
Post-Disaster Recovery: 5 Things We Can Learn From 9/11
The tragic September 11th attacks in 2001 killed almost 3,000 people, caused about $100 billion in property damage, and led global stock markets to plunge. But 9/11’s effects on the economy were relatively short-lived and
August, 2020 Jobs Report: The Recovery is Slowing Down
The headline numbers in today’s jobs report are largely encouraging. The U.S. economy added 1.4 million jobs in August as employers continued to bring back workers, and the unemployment rate fell to 8.4 percent. But