Employers added 254,000 jobs in September, blowing away forecasts
Wall Street is watching the labor market for signs of slower hiring, which could influence the Federal Reserve's next rate decision.
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Wall Street is watching the labor market for signs of slower hiring, which could influence the Federal Reserve's next rate decision.
The latest labor market data comes less than two weeks ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on whether to cut interest rates.
Monthly data from the Labor Department bolsters the case for the Fed to start lowering borrowing costs in September.
A new survey from Resume Builder suggests that some employers have masked the true reason why layoffs took place.
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Wall Street is closely watching the jobs report and next week's inflation data to predict when the Fed might cut rates.
The best employers get high ratings for attributes like pay, benefits and values, and range from tech firms to fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger.
Hiring sped up last month, showing the job market remains resilient despite high inflation and borrowing costs.
Employers added 236,000 jobs last month, and the nation's unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
Plentiful job listings show an overheated hiring market — but many are duplicates or fake, say economists and recruiters.
A large trial of a 4-day workweek in the U.K. led to more employee happiness, less burnout and higher company revenues.
The home-improvement store said it is investing $1 billion in pay raises for its employees.
The job market remains red-hot despite the Federal Reserve's push to slow economic growth.
The job market remains strong — a good sign for workers but a blow to the Fed's efforts to cool inflation.
If you're among the growing number of workers getting laid off, it's vital to know your rights — and what mistakes to avoid.
Pandemic has frayed relationship between employees and bosses, leading to greater disengagement at work, survey suggests.
More than a third of metro Denver's jobs are located farther than 10 miles from downtown, but that's still better than the national rate of urban "job sprawl," says a report issued Thursday.
The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that would make it illegal for employers to use credit history against a job applicant.
Small business lender On Deck Capital is expanding into the Rocky Mountain region.
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment released new jobs numbers Monday that show an upward revision of previous figures, saying the new calculations will more accurately reflect the employment situation statewide.
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Many job seekers halt their search during the holidays. One Denver jobs expert says it's actually a good time for job seekers to kick it up a notch.
Those who are discouraged in their job hunt, take note. Employers in five industries in Colorado say they can't find enough people to hire.
If you are someone who is discouraged in your job hunt, take note. Employers in five industries in Colorado say they can't find enough people to hire.
State lawmakers are debating a bill that will affect Coloradans who have ever been arrested. Even if charges are dropped they may appear on the Colorado Bureau of Investigation background check website, which is used by potential employers, landlords and others.
Several residents at The Meadows at Town Center apartment complex in Thornton say their water bills have tripled in recent months without clear explanation.
The girlfriend of a man shot by Aurora police says his death this week in Colorado was preventable.
Northern Lights may be putting on a show over the weekend for the northern areas of the country. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a Geomagnetic Storm Watch for the northern hemisphere for Oct. 3-5.
Voters will decide on where their tax dollars are going in the Cherry Creek School District. The district is asking for money with two ballot measures.
In the last couple of years, we have seen several school districts close schools due to low enrollment.
The girlfriend of a man shot by Aurora police says his death this week in Colorado was preventable.
Several residents at The Meadows at Town Center apartment complex in Thornton say their water bills have tripled in recent months without clear explanation.
Northern Lights may be putting on a show over the weekend for the northern areas of the country. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a Geomagnetic Storm Watch for the northern hemisphere for Oct. 3-5.
Voters will decide on where their tax dollars are going in the Cherry Creek School District. The district is asking for money with two ballot measures.
In the last couple of years, we have seen several school districts close schools due to low enrollment.
Mountain Vista quarterback Austyn Modrzewski led the charge on Friday night.
The girlfriend of a man shot by Aurora police says his death this week in Colorado was preventable.
The residents in Thornton say they are afraid they won't be able to pay the bills.
A woman talked with CBS Colorado about her decision to donate a kidney to a stranger.
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While preparing for the upcoming NBA season, Washington Wizards' Jared Butler is tackling a personal goal off the court—learning to swim.
Christina Gonzales is this week's Orange Zone Denver Broncos superfan who reflects on how she turned her husband into a fan for the orange and blue.
The Savannah Bananas are bringing Banana Ball to Coors Field next summer.
Colin Kaepernick, who remains dedicated to returning to the NFL, reflects on his passion for football, balancing his activism and his new children's book.
One of the most successful collegiate basketball programs in recent history will regularly be playing in Northern Colorado as the Gonzaga Bulldogs join Colorado State University in the Pac-12.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon "has not endorsed a candidate," bank says, refuting former president's claim on social media.
It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness."
Political candidates, elected officials and election workers are some of the potential targets, the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI warned.
The U.S. military on Friday struck multiple Houthi targets in Yemen a week after the Pentagon blamed the Houthis for an unsuccessful "complex attack" near U.S. Navy ships.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon "has not endorsed a candidate," bank says, refuting former president's claim on social media.
Political candidates, elected officials and election workers are some of the potential targets, the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI warned.
The U.S. military on Friday struck multiple Houthi targets in Yemen a week after the Pentagon blamed the Houthis for an unsuccessful "complex attack" near U.S. Navy ships.
Rock star Bruce Springsteen spoke out in a video and said Trump should be disqualified from ever being president again.
States and industry groups had asked the Supreme Court to pause the EPA's rule that aims to curb emissions of methane from new and existing oil and gas facilities.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness."
A majority of kids have school-related worries and there are ways to help ease their stress. A psychiatrist shares tips.
Apple cider is a seasonal treat, but there are health risks when it comes to drinking unpasteurized products. Here's what to know.
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon "has not endorsed a candidate," bank says, refuting former president's claim on social media.
The Social Security Administration will set its 2025 cost-of-living adjustment within days. Here's what the experts say.
Trump Media exec's exit comes as Truth Social's parent company is ordered to hand over nearly 800,000 shares to an investor.
Wall Street is watching the labor market for signs of slower hiring, which could influence the Federal Reserve's next rate decision.
Some law enforcement agencies say they are scrambling as they try to figure out what to do after some state grants to fight fentanyl trafficking ended in June.
After more than five months, a city-commissioned investigation into the use of comp time by top Denver Fire Department commanders is "nearing its conclusion," according to a mayor's spokesperson.
After years of homes being flooded and damaged in one of its oldest neighborhoods, Johnstown has agreed to spend $1 million to install a new storm sewer and address the ongoing problem.
On a sunny Thursday afternoon in September, former sportscaster Mark McIntosh met the woman he described as "an angel in my midst."
Former RTD Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald, who separated from the agency last week, was fired according to a Colorado licensing database.