In many ways, Scotland County experienced a more intense version of the changes occurring in the state during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Recently released data from the 2012 Census of Governments suggest that The Great Recession was a wrecking ball in North Carolina that knocked down spending on some state and local government building projects from 2007–2012.
Temporary and other employment services jobs have been increasing in North Carolina since 2009, but we know very little about the industries in which these jobs are contracted. In this article, we explore a creative method for estimating the number of temp jobs in each industry in which temps are likely to be placed.
The number of unemployed job seekers previously employed in “routine” occupations is far larger than the number of jobs available in those fields. This article takes a closer look at the supply and demand for different types of work in North Carolina’s changing labor market.
Economic research tells us that most people who land new jobs were not actively seeking work. This article explores data particular to North Carolina to illustrate this fact and its implications for workforce and economic development.
With a revision to the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system looming in the not-too-distant future, new and somewhat unusual occupations will be vying for inclusion with the ordinary jobs.
Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that North Carolina had a lower incidence rate of workplace injuries and illnesses than the national rate in 2013.
North Carolina’s Western Prosperity Zone has felt the forces of economic change, but with the Asheville metro area leading the way, it is finding new ways of growing its economy.
The Great Recession caused a large spike in the number of North Carolinians who would prefer to work full time but are only able to find part-time employment. This article checks in on the current state of “involuntary” part-time work in our state.
Growth in North Carolina's counties and metro areas place prominently in the latest Census Bureau report released last week.