unemployment

Tad Greener got a temporary position at Utah’s Office of Energy Development through the “Return Utah” program and now he is a permanent employee.

The demand is there, so older Utahns are finding ways to stay in the workforce

Martha Harris

The labor force participation rate for Utahns ages 55 to 64 years old grew 5.2% between the end of 2019 and the spring of 2022, according to Utah’s Department of Workforce Services.

According to the Utah Department of Workforce Services, abundant job opportunities, aggressive wages and an influx of youth are the primary drivers behind more people looking for work.

Business & Economy

Graduation season helps Utah see the most people working or looking since 2009

Sean Higgins

June’s state employment report shows job growth in nearly all sectors.

A fleet of Lehi City snow removal trucks sit ready to roll out ahead of the New Year's Day storm, Dec. 31, 2022.

Business & Economy

There’s plenty of snow to be found in Utah. It’s plow drivers that are hard to come by

Curtis Booker

With slim staffing and conservative spending tactics, two Utah cities of Lehi and Manti explain how snow removal remains a high priority.

Skiers and snowboarders board a UTA bus headed up Big Cottonwood Canyon on Dec. 23, 2022.

Business & Economy

Utah’s tight job market means UTA’s hiring struggles could continue into 2023

Sean Higgins

Some bus routes were cut back in December by the Utah Transit Authority, which has a hard time hiring enough drivers.

Business & Economy

‘I just cried’: recent layoffs could signal the Utah tech boom is tapering

Curtis Booker

The tech sector isn’t immune to year-end layoffs, and there’s a chance more are coming.

A sign on a glass door reads Now Hiring! Inquire within.

Business & Economy

Despite recession fears, Utah voters express confidence in the job market

Sean Higgins

Economists say inflation coupled with low-unemployment is “uncharted territory.”

Drivers fill up at Salt Lake City gas station, July 22, 2022. While consumers are fixated on gas prices and inflation, political leaders and business owners are hand-wringing over whether or not the U.S. is entering a recession.

Business & Economy

Is it recession or not? Utah’s situation looks good but some businesses still worry

Kristine Weller

Two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth can be a recession indicator. However, other factors, like consumer spending and employment levels, suggest a recession is not on the way.