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Essential reads to help you navigate the world of employment,
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Why Your Paycheck Is Growing Slowly and it Is Not a Bad Thing
The jobs report that was released by the Department of Labor on December 6 showed a blowout number of new jobs created and a falling unemployment rate. Normally, you would generally think that competition for worke...
Latest Jobs News Continues to Paint Bleak Picture as Struggles Mount
The US Federal Reserve released a new report on Thursday detailing a grim picture of the jobs situation. More than 36 million Americans filed jobless claims over the past two months. The record-breaking cl...
Lose Your Job During the Pandemic? Understanding What to Do Next
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has left the economy in tatters. As the crisis continues to drag on, more and more individuals are losing their jobs. With unemployment at record highs and many states going backw...
Why Working Moms Are Leaving Their Jobs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
For decades, the percentage of moms who have children under the age of 18 and work outside of the home has risen or remained steady. In 2019, 72.3% of moms who have children under the age of 18 worked at le...
These Are the Best Jobs to Have If You Want to Work Remotely
Remote jobs are on the rise thanks to the pandemic. The ability to work remotely makes it easier for people to live where they want, make time for childcare, and avoid getting sick. Not every job can be done remot...
Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Proposes 401(k) Tax Overhaul
Lost in all of the more controversial political news has been the unveiling of Democratic candidate Joe Biden's 401(k) tax break policy. The former vice president recently unveiled his plans to overhau...
Fuzzy Job Math Works in Biden's Favor
After the first week of every month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases their monthly Jobs Report for the previous month. For the longest time in the USA, nobody really cared what this report had to say. Yes, we know, sometim...
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...
Are You Embarrassed By Your Career Skills? Here's What To Do
Many people feel this way, especially when they don't have the same education or experience as their peers. But you can do several things to improve your skills and boost your confidence. The best thing is to accep...
