As household balance sheets have ballooned for older workers, many have retired. The implications are only now beginning to be understood. … READ MORE >
Great Resignation
Immigration is key to solving Canada’s labour shortage
Canada cannot solve its chronic shortage of workers through natural growth. It needs a policy of robust immigration. … READ MORE >
The worst of the Great Resignation might be over, but not for small businesses
The record high turnover in the job market, known as the Great Resignation, is showing signs of easing, but that may not be the case for small businesses. … READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Initial jobless claims lowest in 54 years
New filings for jobless benefits fell to 166,000 last week—the fewest since 1968—as millions of job vacancies remained unfilled, the Labor Department reported on Thursday. … READ MORE >