November 2015-Minnesota Employment Review
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Welcome to the Third Dimension of Minnesota Jobs
The unfortunate acronym COW actually stands for a new and very useful way to look at employment in Minnesota.
A Seismic Shift
The aging of the workforce in Minnesota is very real, and the potential for a flood of retirements soon will have a major effect on the economy.
Regional Wage Comparisons
This month’s Spotlight compares wages for specific occupations by region. You may be better paid if you’re willing to move.
Working on the Spectrum
A new and occasional page designed to help readers get the help they need from this agency as quickly as possible, this month for autism services.
Industrial Analysis
An analysis of what industries saw employment growth both from October 2014 to October 2015.
Minnesota Economic Indicators
A comprehensive look at economic indicators for October 2015, 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.