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Nearly 5 Million Jobs Added in June. Time to Celebrate? Not So Fast
According to the US Labor Department June jobs report, there were 4.8 million jobs added back to the economy during the last month. This number marks the second consecutive month of significant gains after ...
How to Recover From a Job Loss Due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has disrupted virtually every aspect of life today. In addition to the health burden, the economy has suffered a significant hit, causing millions of businesses to either shut down or operate under a reduced capacity. A...
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...
Thinking About Getting a Seasonal Job? Learn How COVID-19 Might Affect Them
Seasonal jobs around the holidays are often viewed as a simple and convenient way of collecting some extra funds. With many households struggling right now, plenty of people are hoping to get a seaso...
Unemployment Is on the Rise Again
The Bureau of Labor announced updated unemployment numbers on December 16, and the news isn't good. The number of new claims rose again, leading many people to wonder when the lost jobs will actually return to the company. The holiday season...
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...
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...
Work-related injuries can significantly lower your employees' productivity. For example, injuries caused by pulling, pushing, and carrying heavy equip...
That is why it is advisable to put measures in place to help improve workers' safety. Start by identifying the leading c...
Do You Plan to Start Remote Working? Here Are Some Business Ideas You May Consider
If your employer has terminated your contract because they're facing financial challenges brought by the current pandemic, it might be advisable to start a home-based business. Depending on ...