Economic research tells us that most people who land new jobs were not actively seeking work. This article explores data particular to North Carolina to illustrate this fact and its implications for workforce and economic development.
With a revision to the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system looming in the not-too-distant future, new and somewhat unusual occupations will be vying for inclusion with the ordinary jobs.
Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that North Carolina had a lower incidence rate of workplace injuries and illnesses than the national rate in 2013.
North Carolina’s Western Prosperity Zone has felt the forces of economic change, but with the Asheville metro area leading the way, it is finding new ways of growing its economy.
The Great Recession caused a large spike in the number of North Carolinians who would prefer to work full time but are only able to find part-time employment. This article checks in on the current state of “involuntary” part-time work in our state.
Growth in North Carolina's counties and metro areas place prominently in the latest Census Bureau report released last week.
Walmart has announced that a large number of workers are going to be getting a raise. Considering the footprint that the retailer has in North Carolina, this could mean added benefit for the state’s economy.
New North Carolina employment and wage estimates for 800 nonfarm occupations are now available through the Occupational Employment Statistics program.
What are the economies in different parts of North Carolina like? How are they similar to one another and how are they unique? From the mountains to the coast, recently published data from LEAD shed light on North Carolina’s varied regional economies.
Recently released data from the 2012 Economic Census indicates that the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metropolitan Statistical Area reigns as North Carolina's manufacturing hub.