Business
Despite Moderate Oil Prices, Houston’s Energy Economy Doing Well
Posted on · But mergers may negatively affect jobs in the oil and gas sector.
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Business
Houston’s Economy Booming As US Economy Shows Signs Of Weakness
Posted on · But slowing national GDP growth could negatively affect Houston down the road.
Business
Report: Houston Losing Tech Jobs, But Outlook Positive
Posted on · The numbers may not account for some jobs in the energy industry.
Business
Houston’s 2018 Job Growth Lower Than Previously Estimated
Posted on · Revisions by the Texas Workforce Commission show a 35,000 difference in jobs created in 2018.
News
Strong Job Creation Period after Harvey Doesn’t Tell Whole Story for Houston Economy
Posted on · A monthly jobs report credits Houston with nearly 130,000 new jobs in the past year, the third most on record.
News
New Houston Workforce Center Aims to Reduce Skilled Labor Shortage
Posted on · Increased demand after Harvey has led to an even higher shortage of middle-skilled workers.
Bauer Business Focus
What Are Employers’ Responsibilities during A Disaster?
Posted on · Do employees have to be paid while a business is shut down? What about vacation or sick time? A Houston employment lawyer provides answers.
News
U.S. Added 213,000 Jobs In June
Posted on · The government's June jobs report beat expectations with another 213,000 jobs added. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.0 percent with more people entering this labor work force.
News
Oil Companies Report Strong Labor Market Amid Drilling Increases
Posted on · A quarterly survey of oil executives points to "rapid growth" in employment.
News
5 Important Takeaways From The Latest Jobs Report
Posted on · The economy added 223,000 new jobs, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department
Bauer Business Focus
Petroleum Economist: Texas’ Oil And Gas Jobs Recovery On Track
Posted on · Many of the jobs lost during the oil downturn will likely never come back, but Karr Ingham with the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers says it’s wrong to call this a “jobless recovery”
News
With “Lower For Longer” Oil Prices, Houston Might Need A New Job Creator
Posted on · A new report from the Center for Houston's Future says the city can't rely on oil to continue creating the kind of "high value" jobs it has for decades.
News
U.S. Unemployment Drops To 3.9 Percent — Lowest Since 2000
Posted on · The last time the U.S. jobless percentage sat below 4 percent was in December of 2000. April brought net job gains, but fell short of economists' predictions.
Houston Matters
What’s In Store For The Future Of Houston’s Workforce?
Posted on · From checking work email from home, to increased automation, Houston Matters discusses the different challenges facing Houston workers in the 21st century.
News
Texas Unemployment In February Holds Steady At 4 Percent
Posted on · Industries adding jobs last month included professional and business services, with 13,200 more positions