Aug. 15—Morgan and Limestone counties have among the highest labor participation rates of counties in the state and among the lowest unemployment rates, according to the most recent data released by ...

According to labor market expert Josh Wright, challenges include Baby Boomer retirements, a declining birth rate and lower workforce participation by men and teens. Josh Wright, head of growth at ...

During the pandemic, mothers saw a dramatic increase in workforce participation levels. however, since the beginning of 2025, those levels have seen continuous declines eliminating their pandemic ...