The state’s population is still growing, but slower. Plus: Job openings decline, Kaiser health workers announce strike, and more.
What’s Working, a column on Colorado jobs, work and the pandemic economy
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What’s Working: Why Colorado’s growing work force seems like it’s shrinking
Age has a lot to do with the state’s shifting labor force. Plus: Unemployment rate at its highest in 15 months, housing and gas prices up again, labor preps for strikes
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What’s Working: The future of Colorado Springs’ economy and what it takes to live there
Economic development has helped the region stay ahead of the nation but with advances, there are growing pains, like keeping housing affordable for the needed workers.
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What’s Working: How Colorado’s wages increased for 10 years — until they were adjusted for inflation
The Labor Day weekend edition shares reader sentiment on what job seekers want in a job, salary and more. Plus: Remember when there were six workers for every job opening?
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What’s Working: Colorado’s 190,000 job openings
Where do those numbers come from? We found some, but here’s what else you need to know about job data.
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What’s Working: Colorado has 190,000 job openings and 95,000 unemployed people — a disconnect?
QUICK LINKS: What else the labor data says | The 190,000 job openings | State unemployment rates | The poll: Working or not? | $1 million cybersecurity grant Colorado seems to be in a bit of a standstill when it comes to jobs. Job growth in July was flat. The higher unemployment rate, an increase […]
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What’s Working: Denver had the second highest annual inflation rate in the U.S. last month
Inflation is slowing and economists are hopeful rates will decline further in 2024. Plus: Blame higher energy and housing costs, Colorado job growth, startups set a record and more!
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What’s Working: What would you do with $10,000? A new Denver venture firm wants to know.
With venture funding on the decline, “pre-founding” startup capital emerges to reward ideas. Plus: Denver’s venture industry declining less than other cities, rising minimum wages and more
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What’s Working: Where to get rid of hard-to-toss items in Colorado — and also benefit society
From old couches and mattresses to baby gear, paint and contact lenses, these Colorado organizations want your old stuff to help the planet, consumers and an underused workforce.
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What’s Working: Denver still a top 10 city for tech, thanks to tech wages outpacing rent growth
There’s other factors, including the number of young, educated and tech-savvy workers. Plus: “Durable skills” vs. AI, Colorado’s June job report and more!