Publications | The Perryman Group
How important are American workers to the world economy?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on September 02, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses Labor Day and the importance of American workers.

What do the latest numbers on job openings look like?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 10, 2023

Dr. Perryman discusses the latest data on job openings.

Working
Column Published in syndication July 12, 2023

The number of prime working age persons (those aged 25 to 54) in the United States has never been higher. Simultaneously, there are labor shortages and about 9.8 million job openings. Various factors have been blamed, including the "Great Resignation" and low labor force participation rates. Not exactly!

Essential Employees
Column Published in syndication May 31, 2023

Although the numbers are temporarily decreasing as growth moderates and uncertainty rises, there remain about 9.6 million job openings across the country. Employers of all types and sizes are affected by labor shortages, with major challenges in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and health care and social assistance. We presently need 1.6 million health care and social assistance workers and 1.3 million accommodation and food services employees.