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High Jobless Numbers Persist in Ohio's Rural, Suburban Communities

The unemployment rate in Fairfield County, OH, dropped to 4.3% in October. Its high was 14% in April 2020. Corey Clark, who is the County Chief Deputy Director of Workforce Development says that this is a dyn...

Best Summer for Teen Jobs in 68 Years

The economy of America is often a mess and certainly another polarizing area of life for its citizens. Since the mid 1950s, when the minimum wage really started to take off all across America, the idea of the "teen job" started to die o...

Look Out for These 10 Red Flags in Job Interviews

The Great Resignation of 2021 has continued into 2022. People are searching for jobs that offer better pay, a hybrid or remote work location, comprehensive benefits and more vacation time. Once you start to interview for a ne...

How to Keep Your Career on Track During COVID-19

COVID-19 has been a massive disruption in the job market and has greatly impacted the career plans of tens of millions of Americans. You do not have to let the crisis, or even job loss, derail your career progression. You can ...

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...

Seasonal Hiring Increases in Atlanta, But Unemployment Increased

The holiday season is usually a busy time of the year for workers. In most areas of the United States, unemployment drops during the holiday season. That's because so many retailers hire temporary full- and par...

Despite Soaring Sales, Best Buy Cut 5,000 Jobs

During the COVID-19 pandemic's early days, millions of American workers were sent home to do their work. Tens of millions of K-12 and college students were sent home to complete their educational year online. Those people needed...

Do You Plan to Start Remote Working? Here Are Some Business Ideas You May Consider

If your employer has terminated your contract because they're facing financial challenges brought by the current pandemic, it might be advisable to start a home-based business. Depending on ...

These Jobs Are Now Hiring En Masse As a Result of COVID-19 Spreading

While many have lost their jobs, at least temporarily, due to the Coronavirus crisis, some businesses are becoming more profitable than ever before. Unfortunately, restaurants, bars, and the like have large...