labor force (LFPR)

Whether you’re a worker, jobseeker, student, employer, guidance counselor, workforce professional or researcher, you can use the new skills data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Employment projections give us a good idea of how the labor force will change, how fast occupations will grow and more. Here are some highlights from the latest BLS data.

For Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on working women in the labor force from the past, present and future.

Since COVID-19 became widespread in early 2020, mothers have experienced greater disruptions to their employment. Expanded access to paid family and medical leave, fair scheduling, improved compensation and greater investment in care infrastructure can help achieve a more equitable recovery.