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[The Wall Street Journal] The economic situation for black workers was fragile even before the downturn, which means recovery might be slower Near the end of a decadelong economic expansion, African-Americans were finally finding some financial stability. Unemployment had reached record lows, and their wages had begun rising modestly. Anthony Steward, […]
[Forbes, Getty Images] We’ve just passed Memorial Day weekend. Some states have started reopening, while others are beginning to focus on gradually easing up on restrictions. Before you know it, we’ll be close to some getting back to business. With a ray of hope on the horizon, here are four […]
[MarketWatch] Democrats want to extend the payout window, but Republicans say the benefits are too rich As federal lawmakers debate another relief package for the coronavirus pandemic that’s put approximately 35 million Americans out of work, a new study shows how generous (or not) the added unemployment benefits were in the initial stimulus […]
[The New York Times, Getty Images] Finding work for a generation has become a major priority for the country’s leaders, who have promised a better life in exchange for a lack of political freedom. Before China can fully recover from the devastation of the coronavirus outbreak, it needs to find people […]
[Business Insider] Career coach Lynn Taylor offers four tips for getting ahead in a bleak job market: Recent graduates are at risk of being unemployed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert, told Business Insider that recent graduates should not panic. She said they […]
[New York Times] Here’s what you need to know: Jobless claims reach 38.6 million in nine weeks. New York Fed chief says it’s ‘impossible’ to know economic outlook. The Atlantic lays off 17 percent of its staff. Victoria’s Secret plans store closures as Bath & Body Works sees sanitizer surge. […]
[Forbes, Getty Images] Whether the economic impact of the coronavirus caused you to be furloughed or limited your income, you might wonder what you can do now to prepare for a post-coronavirus job market. Global pandemic aside and regardless of a recession, it’s always a good idea to build resiliency […]
[NBC NEWS, AP] Most of those losses came from food services. WASHINGTON — The economic impacts of COVID-19 become more apparent with each new set of job and sales figures, but the pain is not spread evenly. Some industries have taken much harder hits than others, leaving many people insulated […]
[Forbes, Getty Images] What happens to recent graduates if job supply decreases? – Gabriela, Class of 2020, Masters of International Marketing If you’re a recent graduate and eyeing the dismal unemployment figures (worst since the Great Depression!), stop doing that. There are more important numbers to track than general job market statistics (I […]
[Kiro 7] Experienced job candidates will be itching to get hired when states allow businesses to reopen. But as we transition into what could be the new normal for businesses, many experienced professionals may need to make some changes to their resume to appeal to companies in this new climate. […]