It will take years for the labor market to recover from the damage induced by the recent recession. While monthly job losses almost surely peaked in 2009, the unemployment rate will likely peak in 2010 (CBO 2010a). In April, the unemployment rate reached 9.9% and the overall economic cause is simple: firms are not hiring quickly enough, as…

AREA SKILL SURVEYS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION IN INDIVIDUAL LABOR AREAS OF CURRENT EMPLOYMENT AND FUTURE LABOR REQUIREMENTS, BY SPECIFIC OCCUPATIONS, AND TO ASCERTAIN TRAINING NEEDS TO FULFILL THESE REQUIREMENTS. THIS HANDBOOK DESCRIBES PROCEDURES AND TECHNIQUES TO BE USED IN THE SURVEY. IT INCLUDES THE PRELIMINARY WORK…

Beginning with a statement on the profession of dental hygiene and the two types of professional preparation available in the field, the pilot study then presents a two-part summary of its findings and an explanation of the methodology employed. Part I of the main portion of the report concerns employment characteristics (status, age, residence,…

The authors discuss the moderate employment gains made in the United States during 1986. Topics covered include (1) civilian employment, (2) industry developments, (3) unemployment, and (4) cyclical comparisons. (CH)

The number of Americans working for themselves continues to increase, reaching 9.1 million in 1983. They tend to be older than other workers, and although they work longer hours, their earnings are lower. (SK)

Discusses cyclical and noncyclical components of unemployment. Examines demographic, occupational, industrial, and other sources of changes in the unemployment rate. (SK)

Some reasons are offered for the differences between survey findings and econometric results. (Editor)

Due to growing productivity in the bakery products industry, increasing demand may not lead to increased man-hours. (BH)

Analyzes the education and employment of physicists during the last forty years with interpretation as to lack of jobs in 1970. Four procedures are presented to avoid future unemployment crises. (DS)

Strong demand for services of all types will cause these jobs to expand at nearly double the rate of a decade ago. (Editor)

Employment outlook is good, especially for scientists and engineers. (JS)