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Offered a Job Buyout? When You Should Take the Money and Run
According to the latest jobs report, the unemployment rate is now at 13.3%, a strong indication that the economy is struggling to stay afloat. While there is a glimmer of hope for the jobs market as states begin t...
Lose Your Job During the Pandemic? Understanding What to Do Next
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has left the economy in tatters. As the crisis continues to drag on, more and more individuals are losing their jobs. With unemployment at record highs and many states going backw...
Trump Cannot Create Jobs: Let the Election Smears Begin
America is a nation that has long been politically polarized. While mainstream media likes to pretend this is a very recent phenomenon with Americans, you can look back to George Washington's presidency to find the pol...
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...
Tips to Achieve and Maintain a Good Career-Life Balance
Finding the perfect balance between career and personal life is a perennial challenge faced by many individuals in today's fast-paced and demanding world. Juggling professional responsibilities with personal c...
February Jobs Report: Strong Growth Despite Challenges
The latest jobs report for February brings good news for the US labor market, highlighting robust gains and a resilient economy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a remarkable 275,000 jobs were added, surp...
3 Essential Questions to Consider Before Taking a Leadership Role
Taking on a leadership role is exciting, but it's more than just getting a title or a salary bump. It involves making difficult decisions, leading a team through challenges, and shouldering responsibiliti...
Why Your Paycheck Is Growing Slowly and it Is Not a Bad Thing
The jobs report that was released by the Department of Labor on December 6 showed a blowout number of new jobs created and a falling unemployment rate. Normally, you would generally think that competition for worke...
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 ...