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April Jobs Report Paints Bleak Picture for Employment and the Economy
As expected, the latest job report is nothing to cheer about. According to the stats from the US Department of Labor, a record 20.5 million jobs were lost over the month of April alone. This equates to a ...
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...
'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...
State of Ohio Posts Jobs With No Benefits
In this time of high unemployment and economic uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of Ohio has been encouraging people to look at its Ohio Means Jobs website. The Lieutenant Governor has been promoting the site, s...
Pay is Increases, But Are Benefits?
Many people have been noticing lately that there are a lot of corporations out there that are starting to pay their employees more money. McDonald's and other fast food chains, Walmart and big box stores, and even Amazon, to name a few. T...
Joblessness and Ridicule Cause Anger to Erupt
As of April 14, 2020, over 30 million Americans have found themselves unemployed in developments that only took place over the past few months. What's so shocking for so many is that the industries haven't failed. Amer...
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...
