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Employment & Labor Markets

On jobs, workers, labor demand, workforce development, as well as the changing demographics and work habits that are affecting the face and prosperity of the district’s workforce and economy.

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Is remote work declining? What the latest data showHaley Chinander | Writer/Analyst
June 25, 2026
Article
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Optimism prevails among services firms despite year of uncertainty and sluggishnessJoe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
June 24, 2026
Article
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Regional Economic Indicators
June 12, 2026
Data
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Recessions in Perspective
June 5, 2026
Data
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The racial earnings gap persists—but not because of where workers liveLisa Camner McKay | Senior Writer, Institute
June 3, 2026
Article
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“Leading lights” in macro and labor economics gather in Minneapolis to push labor models forwardJeff Horwich | Senior Economics Writer
May 27, 2026
Article
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Advisory councils share regional economic insights from first quarter 2026Karmi Anna Mattson | Assistant Vice President, Regional Outreach and Public Programs

Shannon Lewis | Senior Project Manager

Erik Beishir | Supervisory Examiner, Supervision, Regulation, and Credit

May 19, 2026
Article
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How Can Public Policy Boost Hiring?
Event on May 21, 2026
Event
Two women are seen in profile interacting inside a Latino restaurant. The woman on the left wears a white shirt and speaks to the woman on the right, who wears a black shirt and glasses and holds a clipboard. The restaurant's menu signage, which is in shades of orange, yellow, and dark red, is visible behind them.
Understanding policy responses to weak labor demandCaryn Mohr | Senior Writer, Community Development and EngagementAyushi Narayan | Economist, Community Development and Engagement
April 14, 2026
Article
Staff Reports
Large-Scale Public Hiring and Labor Market Outcomes

Adam Bee | U.S. Census Bureau

Ayushi Narayan | Economist, Community Development and Engagement
March 27, 2026
Research
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Varied unemployment insurance criteria make for uneven worker experiencesJuliet Cramer | Associate Data Scientist, Community Development and EngagementAyushi Narayan | Economist, Community Development and EngagementRyan Nunn | Assistant Vice President, Community Development and Engagement (former)
March 19, 2026
Article
Staff Reports
Large-Scale Public Hiring, Wages, and Community Outcomes: Evidence from the Works Progress AdministrationAyushi Narayan | Economist, Community Development and Engagement
March 9, 2026
Research