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Concerns Rise as US Labor Market Shows Signs of Strain
The US economy's robust period of job creation has come to a halt, as indicated by the latest job market data which fell short of expectations. On the previous Friday, the mood was optimistic about the stat...
3 Essential Skills for Getting a Remote Job in 2024
Today's workplace environment and the struggles of commuting have encouraged many people to find remote work. Many of us aspire to fulfill the dream of having a job that allows us to work from the comfort of our homes ...
Why Is Office Politics So Annoying? Here's How to Deal With It
Almost everyone who works in an office will face office politics at some point. It’s those invisible yet impactful dynamics that influence who gets ahead and whose ideas get noticed. According to ...
5 Simple Strategies to Impress Your Manager During One-on-One Meetings
One-on-one meetings with your manager are more than just routine check-ins. They're crucial opportunities for career progression and building a stronger professional relationship. A study by Steve...
Maximizing Your Career and Savings: Essential Strategies for Older Professionals
Today, more people over 65 are staying in the workforce than ever before—almost 3 million more than a decade ago. However, only 28% of Baby Boomers aged 60 to 67 have enough retirement sa...
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...
Pay is Increases, But Are Benefits?
Many people have been noticing lately that there are a lot of corporations out there that are starting to pay their employees more money. McDonald's and other fast food chains, Walmart and big box stores, and even Amazon, to name a few. T...
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...