employment

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“We are not anticipating a restoration of the status quo ante on growth, employment, inflation, oil prices or gasoline prices given the dynamics of the conflict at this time,” he adds.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

A measure of employment turned negative for the first time in four months, contrasting with a sharp increase in hiring shown in the official U.S. employment report for March.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Parents will be entitled to it from the first day of their employment in any job.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It’s a job market consistent with full employment but with very low growth and much less dynamism, leaving little cushion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Since our evacuation of the town onto the ships and transports of this fleet, there has been little employment for us; and having nought to engage us, we spend much time sleeping.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson