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3 warning signs that your company might furlough employees — and what your options are if you’re put on unpaid leave

In lieu of outright layoffs, some employers (like Mattress Firm, Macy’s, and Delta) are choosing to furlough their employees instead. Read More

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Job searching in times of uncertainty

In case you missed it, here are four key takeaways from the panel on how to overcome the shock of uncertainty that’s come with the COVID-19 health crisis … Read More

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These are the states hit hardest by unemployment during COVID-19

On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that unemployment jumped to 4.4% in March, up from 3.5% in February, which was a 50-year low. Read More

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10 companies hiring for remote jobs right now across all industries

Ladders put together a list of the 10 remote jobs you can apply to right now using its database of high paying jobs. Read More

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The industries hiring most during the Coronavirus outbreak (plus how to get hired in one now)

Ladders put together a list of the 15 industries hiring the most $100K+ jobs during the Coronavirus outbreak using data from its continuously updated database of high-paying jobs. Read More

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This is the worst age to be unemployed, according to research

The link between life satisfaction and employment status is inarguable. But at what age is it the most impactful? Researchers sought out to find an answer. Read More

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Nearly 30% of NYC households have lost a source of income due to COVID-19

In an attempt to gauge the economic impact of the coronavirus, the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy conducted a second survey of 1,000 New York City residents on March 20th through 22nd. Perhaps predictably, but nonetheless upsetting, the results paint a grim financial picture, especially for NYC’s lower-income and Hispanic households. Read More

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These are the companies hiring during the Coronavirus epidemic

While Americans wonder what tomorrow will bring, there has been a recent boom in some industries looking to hire during the coronavirus outbreak. Read More

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You can now get paid to watch TV during the Coronavirus outbreak

Ozark, the crime thriller featuring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney, returns for season three on March 27, and one is looking to pay someone to watch the first two seasons. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.