Slower Productivity Growth May Force Businesses to Increase Hiring

U.S. productivity rose faster than expected in the first three months of the year, as employers continued to squeeze existing workers to boost...

U.S. Economy Forecast: What You Need to Know in 2010

2009 was a wild year for the economy. The stock market soared, but the U.S. economy was hampered by rising unemployment and tight credit markets. ...

Looking For a Bright Spot? Productivity Growth May be America's Secret Weapon

The U.S. employment picture isn't pretty. At 10%, the unemployment rate is at its highest level in nearly three decades, and it's expected to move...

Analysts Hope Productivity Increase Can Stem Job Cuts, Lead to Increased Corporate Profits

By Jason SimpkinsManaging EditorMoney Morning Worker productivity rose in the first quarter, as companies cut costs by shedding workers and extracted...

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