Additional Publications

For short takes read The Economics Daily productivity related articles. Spotlight on Statistics are analyses told through charts and maps. Beyond the Numbers productivity articles offer research summaries. For more in-depth analysis read on the topic of productivity in the Monthly Labor Review.

In addition, the Commissioner’s Corner productivity related blogs provide information on the many other areas in which BLS is involved and highlights our testimony before Congressional committees, public speeches by BLS leadership, awards and recognition, and outstanding new products on the BLS website.

Beyond the Numbers

The rise in remote work since the pandemic and its impact on productivity

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about dramatic changes in the work environment. Although 6.5 percent of workers in the private business sector worked primarily from home in 2019, the pandemic was the start of a massive experiment in full-time remote work for most workers and firms. People often ask: are workers more productive or less productive when working from home? read more »

Monthly Labor Review

Sales versus margins: alternative measures of output and productivity for retail trade

This article compares sales- and margin-based measures of output and productivity for the retail trade sector. read more »

The Economics Daily

Nonfarm business labor productivity down 1.5 percent in first quarter 2025

Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased 1.5 percent in the first quarter of 2025, as output decreased 0.2 percent and hours worked increased 1.3 percent. read more »

Spotlight on Statistics

A Look at a Thrilling Industry: Amusement and Theme Parks

This Spotlight on Statistics reviews historical establishment, employment, and wage trends for the amusement and theme parks industry. Additionally, productivity, consumer expenditures for entertainment fees and admissions, and producer prices for select amusement and theme parks products are reviewed. read more »