Two years after many U.S. businesses temporarily shut down to try to contain the first cases of the COVID-19 pandemic, America’s blue collar workforce feels they are more respected and appreciated, and even more in demand than before the pandemic. (more…)
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62% of Companies Predict Operations Will Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Going into Next Quarter
Looking back over the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, company experiences varied widely across the United States with 32% saying they struggled quite a bit. However, 62% of businesses predict operations will return to pre-pandemic levels going into the next quarter with another 27% believing this will happen further into 2022, according to a […]
Nearly Two Years In: How Are We Handling the Pandemic?
Back in 2019, no one could have guessed what was in store. But here we are nearly two years later, and COVID-19 has changed the way we work, learn, and connect. For employment, jobs seekers don’t expect, or really event want, work to go back to the previous status quo. Here are some statistics about […]
Remote Workforce: To Bring or Not Bring Them Back, That Is the Question
Nearly one year after a once-in-a-lifetime global pandemic caused widespread shutdowns and workplace changes, many businesses are still utilizing a modified remote workforce to maintain production and operations. Before restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, 3.4% of the workforce was already working remotely for at least half of the week. It is estimated that by […]
Upskilling Vital for Jobseekers During Pandemic
With millions of workers sidelined by COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders, many are spending the time doing home improvement projects, cooking, working out or binge-watching shows. But business owners say to remain competitive in the job market once guidelines are lifted, job seekers should take advantage of opportunities to learn or improve skills during the next few […]