Category: Arkansas
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Little Rock, AR – January 2024 Job Market Report – Hiring Spree Continues
The January 2024 jobs report for Little Rock paints a picture of a robust and expanding labor market. With a significant increase in jobs compared to both December 2023 and January 2023, Little Rock continues to experience positive economic momentum. Overview Little Rock’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.9% in January 2024, down from 4.2% in…
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Fayetteville, AR – January 2024 Jobs Report – Steady Growth Amidst National Uncertainty
Fayetteville’s job market began 2024 with positive signs, exhibiting stable growth despite national economic concerns. While the pace slowed compared to the previous year, the report indicates a promising outlook for the year ahead. New business creation added new full-time jobs, demonstrating continued local economic investment. Highlights: Industries and Occupations Grew: Industries and Occupations Shrank:…
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Fort Smith, AR – January 2024 Jobs Report – Steady Growth Amidst National Uncertainty
The Fort Smith job market kicked off 2024 with signs of continued stability and modest growth, defying slight national trends of slowing hiring. Although official January 2024 unemployment data is not yet available for Fort Smith specifically, broader state-level figures and local reports paint a positive picture. Highlights: What Industries and Occupations Grew: What Industries…
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Springdale, AR – January 2024 Jobs Report – Steady Growth Despite National Uncertainties
Springdale’s job market started 2024 with a positive note, experiencing modest yet consistent job growth despite national economic concerns. While the January report shows a slower pace compared to the previous year, it suggests a generally stable and potentially promising outlook for the year ahead. Highlights: Industries and Occupations on the Rise: Industries and Occupations…
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Jonesboro, AR – January 2024 Jobs Report – Steady Growth Fuels Hiring Spree
The Jonesboro job market kicked off 2024 with robust hiring activity, reflecting a continuation of the positive trends observed throughout the previous year. While official January 2024 unemployment data for Jonesboro specifically is not yet available, broader state-level figures indicate a continuation of the downward trend, with Arkansas’ unemployment rate sitting at 3.2% in December…
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Little Rock, AR – December 2023 Jobs Report – Steady Progress, Watching the Horizon
Little Rock’s job market showcased stability and modest growth in December 2023. The unemployment rate held steady, indicating sustained job availability, while key industries continued to add positions. While national economic concerns loom, the overall picture suggests cautious optimism for potential job seekers. Highlights: What Industries and Occupations Grew: What Industries and Occupations Shrank: Compare…
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Fayetteville, AR – December 2023 Jobs Report – Steady Growth Amidst National Optimism
The Fayetteville job market saw continued positive momentum in December 2023, adding 7.5 new full-time jobs. This brings the year-end total to 115 new positions, indicating a stable and growing local economy. Highlights: Industry and Occupation Trends: Compared to December 2022: Compared to November 2023: Future Outlook: 10 Growing Occupations: 10 Companies Hiring Now: Resources:
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Fort Smith, AR – December 2023 Jobs Report – Steady Growth Amidst National Fluctuations
The Fort Smith metropolitan area (MSA) closed out 2023 with a stable December jobs report, adding 900 jobs and maintaining a steady unemployment rate of 3.6%. This performance defied a slight uptick in the national unemployment rate and offered a positive note to the region’s ongoing economic recovery. Highlights: What Industries and Occupations Grew: What…
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Springdale, AR – December 2023 Jobs Report – Steady Growth Amidst National Slowdown
Springdale’s job market maintained a steady pace in December 2023, defying the national trend of decelerating employment growth. The unemployment rate dipped to 2.3%, marking a new low for the year and showcasing the city’s continued economic resilience. Highlights: What Industries and Occupations Grew: What Industries and Occupations Shrunk: Compare to Same Month Last Year:…
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Jonesboro, AR – December 2023 Jobs Report – Steady Decline Marks End of the Year
The Jonesboro job market ended 2023 on a subdued note, shedding jobs for the third consecutive month in December. While the unemployment rate remained low, concerns arose regarding the slowing pace of employment growth. Highlights: What Industries and Occupations Grew: What Industries and Occupations Shrank: Compare to Same Month Last Year: Compare to Previous Month:…