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Jan 24, 2023

Why unemployment remains low even as layoffs tick up

Hint: It has to do with the tight job market and old unemployment systems. Plus, an MBA class tackles uncomfortable workplace conversations.

Layoffs are up, first-time jobless claims are down. What gives?
by Mitchell Hartman
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The job market is still tight, so many who’ve lost jobs rejoin the workforce fast. Others aren’t eager to deal with the unemployment insurance system.
Business economists seem a little more optimistic, survey finds
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
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A majority still think the country is headed for a recession. But the majority’s shrinking.
Banks want in on digital wallets — and the consumer data that comes with them
by Stephanie Hughes
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Seven banks, including Wells Fargo and Capital One, are launching a competitor to services like Apple Pay and PayPal later this year.
What would a common currency mean for Brazil and Argentina?
by Lily Jamali
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The eurozone, the world’s largest currency bloc, is both a blueprint and cautionary tale for the two countries.
This grad course teaches MBA students how to handle conflict at work
by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
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Role-playing is key in training to fix interpersonal problems on the job. “It’s not about being right or wrong, it’s being effective,” a facilitator says.