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Workforce Development Career Paths for the Fourth Quarter of 2020

If you're unemployed and your benefits are about to decrease or you fear eviction and wonder what's next, try a new career path available from those working at home. The office is closed for the saf...

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...

Best Job Roles for Gig Workers and Freelancers in 2021

The American economy lost more than 22 million jobs at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it regained about 12 million jobs, that leaves 10 million fewer jobs now than the United States had one year ago. In...

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...

Looking to Relocate for Work? Why People Are Considering Rural Communities

One of the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is what has been dubbed as "The Great Relocation." During the early days of the pandemic, workers scrambled to pivot to a virtual workspace. As t...

5 Main Reasons Why Organizations Should Embrace the Virtual Working Strategy

Today, more companies are embracing having a virtual workforce. The Covid-19 pandemic brought many changes in how many things were done previously. Company leaders have had to find new ways of doing...

Are You a Workaholic? Here Are Some of the Most Telling Signs

While there is no shame in being committed to your work and your career, becoming what is defined as a workaholic can be a slippery slope that you do not want to find yourself on. Spending too much of your ti...

Housing Included: 16 Jobs That Can Help You Save Big on Living Expenses

Are you tired of paying rent or struggling to find affordable housing? There are job opportunities out there that offer free housing as part of your compensation package. These jobs span from various in...

Dealing with Multiple Job Rejections? How to Get Through This Trying Time

In today's trying labor market and shaky economic landscape, you are not alone if you are feeling discouraged when looking for a job. While there are an abundance of jobs available in the serv...