Publications | The Perryman Group
What did the Texas jobs report look like last month?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 25, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the Texas jobs report for October.

How many jobs did the US economy add in September?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 07, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the September jobs report.

Why was there such a significant revision in the jobs numbers from April 2023 to March 2024?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 27, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the major revision to the jobs numbers from April 2023 to March 2024.

What impact will artificial intelligence have on the economy and jobs?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 03, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses how AI will impact jobs in the future.

What is the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Program?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 08, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the new Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Program.

How has Texas performed in corporate relocations and jobs?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on February 21, 2024

Dr. Perryman discussses Texas' strong efforts in corporate relocations and jobs.

Texans Old and New
Column Published in syndication September 18, 2024

New demographic information has been released by the US Census Bureau, and it confirms what we already knew - Texas is experiencing rapid population growth, notable job gains, and higher incomes. Let's take a brief look at a few highlights.

Oops!
Column Published in syndication September 04, 2024

A large revision in estimated US employment made headlines recently. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases jobs numbers every month, and these Current Employment Statistics (CES) estimates are carefully watched, influencing decisions by individuals, firms, investors, and especially the Federal Reserve.

Come From Away
Column Published in syndication August 28, 2024

The foreign-born population is an indispensable component of the US workforce. Many regions are experiencing slowing population growth or even shrinkage in key working age ranges, as the baby boom generation retires and fertility rates fall. This pattern will only get worse if we fail to act.

Where the Jobs Are
Column Published in syndication November 22, 2023

The dynamic Texas economy has been leading the way in job creation and opportunities. At the same time, future performance hinges on the ability to meet demand for workers in the midst of substantial demographic challenges. In fact, despite record numbers of people working in the state, there are presently around 800,000 unfilled jobs in Texas. We recently looked at the need for employees by occupation over the next 10 years based on our projections of economic growth by industry.