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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...
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...
'Tis the Season for Seasonal Jobs. What to Know Before You Accept a Position
There is no better time to earn some quick cash than during the holidays. A plethora of seasonal job options makes it easy to take on a position for the short-term without feeling the pressure to m...
Looking For a New Job After Unemployment? Look For These Red Flags!
If you're searching for work now, you're not alone. Millions of Americans are looking to return to their jobs after being furloughed and laid off. Especially with even the less generous provisions of the CA...
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...
It might take time to find a job. However, when you find one, your life will have a positive change. For example, you will have a regular paycheck, an...
Sign a Contract before You Start Working You can protect yourself as a worker is by signing a contract before you start ...
Instacart Plans to Lay Off 2,000 Workers This Month
Grocery shopping and delivery service Instacart announced on January 22 that it is going to lay off about 2,000 of its workers. This includes 10 workers who recently joined the United Food and Commercial Workers Local Union...
How to Improve Productivity in the Workplace
As an employer, you are already aware of the importance of boosting productivity in the workplace. For instance, to improve the overall performance of your business or organization, you need to boost the focus and dedication of yo...
Record-high Number of Workers Died on the Job in 2019
On December 25, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report about on-the-job accidents in the United States in 2019. Last year was the deadliest year in more than 12 years, reported the agency in its annual statement...
