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What Economists Think the Jobs Market Will Be Like in 2030

Although most economists didn't imagine the economic devastation brought upon the world by the COVID-19 pandemic, public health professionals weren't at all surprised about the wide-ranging effects of its worldwide s...

Fastest-growing and Highest-paying Jobs for 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way most people lived and worked in 2020. A lot of jobs soared in demand as employers tried to meet changing needs triggered by the pandemic. At the same time, other jobs disappeared, and ...

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...

Japanese Flight Attendants Taking on New Roles

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't just caused mass unemployment in the United States. It's affected countries around the world. One of the hardest-hit industries is travel and tourism. With lockdowns, quarantines and closures, fewer ...

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...

Looking to Improve Your Professional Life? Try These New Year's Resolutions

'Tis the season to make New Year's resolutions. If you are trying to decide what resolutions may be the most beneficial to you in 2021, consider adding some goals designed to improve your profession...

Seasonal Hiring Increases in Atlanta, But Unemployment Increased

The holiday season is usually a busy time of the year for workers. In most areas of the United States, unemployment drops during the holiday season. That's because so many retailers hire temporary full- and par...

Proposed COVID-19 Stimulus Package Could Deliver Big Relief to Workers

After months of roadblocks on both sides of the political aisle, lawmakers are finally honing in on the details of a proposed COVID-19 relief package. The bill is expected to head to Congress before lawm...

State of Ohio Posts Jobs With No Benefits

In this time of high unemployment and economic uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of Ohio has been encouraging people to look at its Ohio Means Jobs website. The Lieutenant Governor has been promoting the site, s...