Bleak Economic News Makes Job Hunters Even More Nervous
The concern is employers will now have a wait and see attitude about hiring, and for those who've been on the hunt for sometime, it feels like a setback.
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The concern is employers will now have a wait and see attitude about hiring, and for those who've been on the hunt for sometime, it feels like a setback.
Sen. Scott Brown says he is encouraged by President Barack Obama's proposal to get unemployed veterans jobs.
In the years following the recession, men have gained more than 700,000 jobs while women continue to lose jobs.
Even though beaches and barbecues tend to leave many industries noticeably quieter in the summer months, opportunities for active job seekers still exist from May to August.
The Boston-Cambridge area posted the lowest civilian unemployment rate in the state in May.
New numbers reveal that employment among guys is gaining ground again.
The Massachusetts unemployment rate is continuing to fall.
OK guys......while you're taking a look at the list of Republicans who think they ought to be President of the United States, including the forum tonight, a couple of things you may want to consider. I'm reasonably pleased with the list of contenders on the GOP side, but positively convinced that one of them should be President? I don't think so.
Massachusetts is facing the loss of thousands of summer jobs for lower income and working class teens as federal and state dollars dry up.
The Massachusetts unemployment rate is continuing to fall.
It's tough to find a job, and even harder for a stay-at-home mom looking to get back to her career.
New research shows teenagers will have a tough time looking for summer jobs in Massachusetts this year.
WBZ News Radio's Financial Editor Dave Caruso reports better than expected news on the jobless front.
Mass Challenge is helping entrepreneurs navigate through the difficult economy.
The "Great Recession" has taken a heavy toll on the mature worker.
Jobs are a key part of our identity, so much so, that being without one for a long period of time has a profound impact on one's psyche.
State officials say the Massachusetts unemployment rate dropped to 8 percent in March as 3,200 jobs were added during the month.
A lot of you have sent us "curiosities" asking about the repercussions if the federal government shuts down. Our Jim Armstrong provides these answers.
There are 122,000 people in Massachusetts who have been out of work for more than six months now.
According to a new report, executives and managers in the Boston area say they're finding new jobs faster than a year ago.
The state of Massachusetts added more than 15,000 jobs in the month of February.
WBZ News Radio's Financial Editor Dave Caruso reports on mixed reaction to the drop in the February unemployment rate.
Massachusetts unemployment rate remained at 8.3% in January while the state added 5,600 jobs.
WBZ News Radio's Financial Editor Dave Caruso reports unemployment for January is down but there was less than expected new hiring.
Some of the worst job scams are happening online, according to a new report.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony at the TD Garden.
Tickets to see the New England Patriots take on the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium are coming in as the cheapest ticket in the divisional round.
Ventriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham will bring his iconic puppets, Achmed, Peanut, Walter and more to Boston on his new "Artificial Intelligence" tour.
The Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Roxbury is increasing security after a gun was flashed during a high school track meet earlier this month.
The AFC divisional round game at Gillette Stadium will be the first postseason matchup for Josh and Ben McDaniels.
Massachusetts could be on the fringe of a major snowstorm that's tracking off the East Coast.
A Marshfield, Massachusetts police officer has been placed on administrative leave after he allegedly caused a serious head-on crash last weekend while off duty.
The AFC divisional round game at Gillette Stadium will be the first postseason matchup for Josh and Ben McDaniels.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony before Thursday night's game against the Seattle Kraken.
One of the men convicted of killing Massachusetts State Trooper George Hanna nearly 43 years ago had his first parole hearing Thursday.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony at the TD Garden.
The AFC divisional round game at Gillette Stadium will be the first postseason matchup for Josh and Ben McDaniels.
Boston Legacy FC has announced the schedule for its first ever season in the National Women's Soccer League.
New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell drew some criticism for his play against the Chargers, but said he's not worried about the noise.
The Chicago Cubs introduced third baseman Alex Bregman at Wrigley Field on Thursday, after signing him to a $175 million, five-year contract.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.