" In a new interview, Focus NJ Executive Director Althea D. Ford said the new “Missed Opportunities” analysis shows the depth of what happens when New Jersey companies choose to downsize ..."

"On the heels of another major corporation leaving the state of New Jersey, Focus NJ today released a new “Missed Opportunities” analysis detailing eight New Jersey companies that have chosen ..."

"Nearly 2 million Americans were drawing unemployment benefits in early August – a level not seen since November 2021 – according to July 2025 U.S. Labor Department data. This surge in continuing ..."

"7,000 jobs, (94% of that total hiring was by private employers), the government sector presented a more complicated picture. Total government employment increased by 10,000 jobs in April, a smaller ..."

"The US economy saw continued job growth in March, adding 236,000 positions, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This marks a steady upward trend in employment as the nation’s labor ..."

"New Jersey’s labor market is a paradox. Despite increased hiring and a steady unemployment rate, job creators in key industries still struggle to find qualified workers to fill open ..."

"As of October 2024, the most recent data available at this writing, New Jersey has the sixth highest unemployment rate in the nation (4.7%). To be clear, 4.7% unemployment is lower than any month ..."

"During the pandemic, women in New Jersey were more likely to be unemployed than male workers in the state. Three years later that is no longer the case. Prior to the onset of the pandemic in early ..."

"With constant prognostications about a potential economic recession in 2023, it’s hard to blame workers for feeling uneasy about their job security. While the reality of an impending recession is ..."

"Despite greater economic uncertainty, turnover in the labor market remained at record levels throughout 2022 as New Jersey experienced record highs in both job openings and the number of workers ..."