News
WSJ | Law Grads Face Brutal Job Market
Members of the law-school class of 2011 had little better than a 50-50 shot of landing a job as a lawyer within nine months of receiving a degree, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of new data that provides the most detailed picture yet of the grim market for law jobs.
USA Today | Trucker jobs go unfilled, leading to delayed deliveries
A worsening shortage of truck drivers is pushing up freight rates and delaying some deliveries, defying the weak economy, high unemployment and falling gasoline prices.
Econ Comments & Analysis
NY Post | A Nation too scared to quit
In case you missed it, hiring fell a staggering 9 percent last month. The hidden secret is how bad hiring has been throughout the “recovery.”
CATO | Why Does the Government Halt Skilled Immigration?
Just two months after the government started accepting applications, next year's highly skilled worker visas hit the numerical cap. No firm will be now able to apply to sponsor highly skilled foreign workers.
Blogs
WSJ | Americans Worked More in 2011
As the economy gradually recovers, Americans are spending more time at work. They’re also spending a couple more minutes sleeping and a couple less doing housework. They’re even cutting back a bit on watching TV.
