Jobs

From calling creditors to announcing your job loss on social media, a solid game plan can make a layoff sting a lot less.

Job growth in June was a “labor market on steroids,” according to one economist. But how long that momentum continues in Texas depends on several factors. That means the rate could dip slightly in the coming months.

The former CEO had said the transit agency expects to restore service cuts implemented last September, but August's schedules show that's not happening.

The Texas Workforce Commission reports statewide employment reached a new high in November, while the unemployment rate fell 0.2 percentage points to 5.2%.

Hiring slowed sharply last month, even as the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%. Data from the Labor Department suggest the economy was losing steam even before the appearance of a new COVID-19 variant.

Austin Community College is partnering with Toyota Motor North America to train students to be service technicians as dealerships struggle with dire need for skilled workers.

Employers from Amazon to Disney World are offering big hiring incentives right now. While they're a great tool for employers, they're not always as good for workers.

Small businesses are struggling to find enough workers to keep pace with booming demand even as data showed 850,000 jobs created in June.

The financial safety net for the pandemic will vanish this summer, and there are two very different economic realities for Texans returning to “normal.”

People are leaving their jobs in search of more money, more flexibility and more happiness. A record 4 million workers quit just in April.