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30 Million Jobs Lost, and Counting
As of late April, 2020, the United States of America is looking at 30 million new unemployment claims filed since mid-March. This is an incredible number of people who have lost their jobs, for no other reason than states have deemed mos...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Unique and Surprising Jobs that Are Growing in 2021 and Beyond
Traditional jobs like accountants, lawyers, doctors are sure to stay around, but if you are in search of a unique job or career path, keep on reading. Below are some of the most unique, outstanding, and pote...
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...
The Basic Tips for Succeeding at Remote Working
Before Covid-19 struck, very few organizations used the strategy. However, a lot has changed recently, making more companies embrace the plan because they wanted to remain operational during the pandemic. If you have started pr...