June 2018 - Minnesota Employment Review
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Minnesota Job Outlook to 2026
Our Fearless Forecast to 2026 looks at a tightening labor force by industry and occupation and has some suggestions for businesses to help them work with it in the long term.
Unemployment in the Twin Cities
The terms we use to describe unemployment can overwhelm. The Spotlight this month explains them and shows you how to use them.
2017 Job Vacancy Survey
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again here. There are many job openings at this time, but the wages offered are not keeping up with inflation.
County Snapshots
Got questions about Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, or Polk counties? We have some answers if your questions are about their economies.
NAICS Primer
We’re getting near the end. This month we feature NAICS 81, a splendid assortment of personal services.
Regional Analysis
An analysis of the current month’s employment picture broken out by Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Minnesota Economic Indicators
A comprehensive look at economic indicators for May 2018, including the Minnesota and U.S. Indices.
Local Area Unemployment Statistics
The Local Area Unemployment Statistics or LAUS tool provides labor force, employment, and unemployment estimates.
Current Employment Statistics
The Current Employment Statistics (CES) Program, a monthly survey of 5,900 nonfarm employers, provides monthly data on employment by industry. The data offer a snapshot of the health of the economy.