by dankeelan | Jan 27, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, U.S. Economy, Workplace
American workers adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years, according to a new poll. Some 12% of employed adults say they use AI daily in their job, according to a Gallup Workforce survey conducted this fall of...
by dankeelan | Jan 27, 2026 | Jobs, U.S. Economy
If you’re thinking of becoming a home health aide, here’s the good news: Nearly 4 million people work in that profession, as of 2024. And here’s some less encouraging news: The median pay for a home health or personal care aide is only $34,900. And so it...
by dankeelan | Dec 16, 2025 | Featured, Jobs, U.S. Economy
The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks by the Trump administration, the government said in delayed reports. The unemployment rate rose to 4.6% last month, highest since 2021. The...
by dankeelan | Dec 2, 2025 | Featured, U.S. Economy
A big reason the term is popping up so often is that it helps explain an unusually muddy and convoluted period for the US economy. Growth appears solid, yet hiring is sluggish, and the unemployment rate has ticked up. Overall, consumer spending is still rising, but...
by dankeelan | Nov 18, 2025 | Jobs, U.S. Economy
As workers face frozen salaries, inflation and fear of layoffs, some have decided to branch out from their traditional careers. They’re taking on side jobs to bring in additional income and provide a backup plan should they find themselves out of work, or adding...
by dankeelan | Nov 18, 2025 | Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
A new Goldman Sachs analysis found that platform-based gig work opportunities — which include major tech players like Uber (UBER), DoorDash (DASH), and Instacart (CART) — are holding up as traditional payroll growth cools. About 20% of people who lost pay, lost a job,...
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