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Mass Layoffs Continue to Plague an Economy Struggling to Recover
It was not a pretty week when it comes to layoffs. Several of the country's top business organizations announced mass layoffs as leaders struggle to keep finances afloat during this unprecedented economic clim...
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...
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...
Is Your Teen Enjoying the Booming Job Market? How They Can Maximize Earnings
Teenagers across the nation are enjoying a booming job market for their demographic. According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for teenagers between the ag...
These Jobs Are Now Hiring En Masse As a Result of COVID-19 Spreading
While many have lost their jobs, at least temporarily, due to the Coronavirus crisis, some businesses are becoming more profitable than ever before. Unfortunately, restaurants, bars, and the like have large...
Women Lost the Most Jobs but Rebounded Faster
Women Lost the Most Jobs but Rebounded Faster Under the first three years of Donald Trump's presidency, more women than ever before in American history were part of the workforce. More women were managers, CEOs and owners of the...
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...
Jobs Report Betrays White House's Boasting
It doesn't really matter where you stand on the political spectrum or who your favorite politician is. The odds are pretty much guaranteed that you've been lied to by this person or these people, and a lot more than once. Politicia...