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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...
Trump Predicts a Quick Job Return
The nation is very much torn on President Donald Trump, as sides of political parties remain incredibly polarized over his term as POTUS. Though no matter where one stands on his presidency, the fact of the matter is that President Trump ...
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...
Looking to Improve Your Professional Life? Try These New Year's Resolutions
'Tis the season to make New Year's resolutions. If you are trying to decide what resolutions may be the most beneficial to you in 2021, consider adding some goals designed to improve your profession...
Best Job Roles for Gig Workers and Freelancers in 2021
The American economy lost more than 22 million jobs at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it regained about 12 million jobs, that leaves 10 million fewer jobs now than the United States had one year ago. In...
Employees have different ways of suggesting that they are about to fire you. They might try to avoid you, allocate your work to someone else, or might...
When you notice them, it might be time to start planning your exit before receiving the termination letter. However, bef...
Salary Negotiation: Tips on Taking Your Income to the Next Level
In the age of the Great Resignation, many employees are discovering their ability to ask for more money and better benefits in their new positions. However, given that employers are usually the ones with all...
It's Becoming the Norm for Older Employees to Keep Working, But Why?
It's Becoming the Norm for Older Employees to Keep Working, But Why? With the standard age of retirement going up each year, along with standard life expectancy, many assume that people are simply working lo...
Have You Looked Outside Your Expertise for Employment in 2020?
If you've been unemployed for months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, your county economic development office, your local workforce development office, and your local community college can help you get back t...
