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Occupational Requirements Survey

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The Economics Daily

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It’s summer and it’s hot on the job

The summer solstice, marking the beginning of astronomical summer, is on June 20 this year. It’s also the longest day of the year so there’s more daylight, and sometimes more heat, for the 33.0 percent of workers exposed to the outdoors as a regular part of their job in 2023. Occupations with a high level of outdoor exposure include those involved in construction, landscaping, and public safety. read more »

Handbook Of Methods

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Occupational Requirements Survey Calculation

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Monthly Labor Review

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Has the pandemic permanently changed job requirements?

This article reports on an examination of whether the pandemic led to changes in job requirements measured in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Requirements Survey. read more »