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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 the COVID-19 Pandemic May End Up Changing the Job Market Forever
A lot of research on the COVID-19 job market is focusing on how the virus is putting hourly hospitality workers out of work. However, it turns out that there are also some broader, more long lasting changes...
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...
135,000 Jobs Added in September After Hurricane
According to ADP, which is a payroll processor, 135,000 jobs were added in September. Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey slowed down the hiring process. These hurricanes will likely have an effect on the hiring process for a lo...
Considering a Phased Retirement? Here is Everything That You Need to Know
The ongoing COVID-19 health crisis has done a real number on the stock market. As the markets continue to experience extreme volatility, many retirement accounts have been put in flux. This uncertaint...
Graduating from College During a Pandemic? How to Land That Perfect Job
It is daunting enough to graduate from college and know that you have a job search waiting for you. Complicating this task even further is the sad truth that now you have to find this job during a globa...
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...
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...
Hiring the right employees is one of the most challenging tasks of operating a business. Getting the right team that will deliver your desired results...
It is also advisable to examine all applicants properly to choose the ones that will fit into your company culture, upho...
