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Holiday Season Hiring May Hit Lowest Level in 16 Years
The final months of the year are usually a busy time for the U.S. economy. Companies often hire extra workers to handle the rush from holidays like Thanksgiving and big shopping events such as Black Friday. This seas...
April Jobs Report Paints Bleak Picture for Employment and the Economy
As expected, the latest job report is nothing to cheer about. According to the stats from the US Department of Labor, a record 20.5 million jobs were lost over the month of April alone. This equates to a ...
These Parts of the Economy Are Recovering the Fastest
More than 30 million adults lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each week, more than 1 million people are filing new jobless claims. However, some industries are enjoying a faster recovery than others. R...
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...
5 Key Barriers to a Promotion: How to Overcome Them and Advance Your Career
Picture this: you're the quintessential employee—early to the office, last one out, always willing to take on extra projects, and you consistently elevate your boss's stature. Neverthele...
What You Need To Know About Unemployment
Unemployment compensation is not something that you ever want to have to get. However, many people were forced to get unemployment after they lost their jobs due to the Great Recession in 2008. Over 5 million people had lost their j...
High Turnover Jobs Paying More Than Ever
If you've been to any sort of fast food restaurant in the past few weeks, you may have seen signs outside of their establishments advertising to people that they need help and that they're willing to pay good money for it...
Remote Work Is All The Rage Post-Pandemic, What Are The Pros And Cons?
With COVID-19 pushing more and more people towards doing their work primarily online, working from home became the standard for people in many industries, such as finance, software development, and adve...
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...
