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A Four-Step Plan to Prepare for Career Uncertainty
When the job market looks shaky, and you're worried about the possibility of layoffs, it's smart to take steps to make sure your career is safe. Here's a simple four-step plan prepared by Forbes Career ...
Top Trends in the 2020 Job Market to Determine Who Sinks and Who Swims
With an ever-changing job market, one year makes a huge difference in the market. Most trends ushered in by the New Year are related to technology. Knowing and following these can help you with both your p...
Latest May Jobs Report Stuns Economists with Good News About Unemployment
Economists were bracing for another terrible monthly jobs report when the latest figures were released on Friday. The May jobs report was expected to demonstrate another month of staggering unemployme...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
