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Record-high Number of Workers Died on the Job in 2019
On December 25, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report about on-the-job accidents in the United States in 2019. Last year was the deadliest year in more than 12 years, reported the agency in its annual statement...
COVID-19 Disruptions Haven't Stopped Job Searches
In a labor study of job seekers published on March 12, people seeking to change jobs reported that the pandemic had little effect on their efforts to advance their careers. The study took a look at people who said they were i...
Low-Wage Jobs Deterring the Labor Market
The United States of America is facing a problem now that is has never faced before in its history. Since 1776, when the nation was ratified, there has never been a point in time where unemployment is very high while labor shortages ...
Employees have different ways of suggesting that they are about to fire you. They might try to avoid you, allocate your work to someone else, or might...
When you notice them, it might be time to start planning your exit before receiving the termination letter. However, bef...
Hiring the right employees is one of the most challenging tasks of operating a business. Getting the right team that will deliver your desired results...
It is also advisable to examine all applicants properly to choose the ones that will fit into your company culture, upho...
Dealing With a Loss of Income Due to COVID-19? How to Make it Through
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant loss of job income for many Americans. Between hours being cut, companies putting employees on furlough, or workers being forced to take unpaid leave...
High Jobless Numbers Persist in Ohio's Rural, Suburban Communities
The unemployment rate in Fairfield County, OH, dropped to 4.3% in October. Its high was 14% in April 2020. Corey Clark, who is the County Chief Deputy Director of Workforce Development says that this is a dyn...
Teenagers With Jobs Keep Their Families Financially Afloat During Pandemic
In a report released on Monday, February 15, economists in Nevada shared that an increasing share of teenagers are helping keep their families financially afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many kid...
Remote Jobs In Demand During New Pandemic Surge
Two weeks to flatten the curve. Just another month of lock-downs. Just keep your masks on and it'll be fine. Okay, as soon as the vaccines are released, everything will go back to normal. No, wait, everyone needs mandatory vac...
