US unemployment claims jump to 861,000 as layoffs stay high
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a steady drop in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a steady drop in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Google to provide 100,000 Black women with career, digital skills training
AWESOME! Google on Friday announced an initiative to provide 100,000 Black women with career development and digital skills training by spring 2022.
AWESOME! Google on Friday announced an initiative to provide 100,000 Black women with career development and digital skills training by spring 2022.
Unemployment claims dip to 793,000; layoffs remain high
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, lowering jobless claims to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections.
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, lowering jobless claims to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections.
Employers added 49K jobs last month as US unemployment fell to 6.3%
U.S employers added just 49,000 jobs in January, a sign that that the viral pandemic retains a tight grip on the economy nearly a year after it triggered a painful recession.
U.S employers added just 49,000 jobs in January, a sign that that the viral pandemic retains a tight grip on the economy nearly a year after it triggered a painful recession.
Jobless claims fall to 779,000; layoffs grind on
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
3 signs it's time to break up with your job
Career coach Dan Mason breaks down a handful of tell-tale signs that it might be time to leave your job.
Career coach Dan Mason breaks down a handful of tell-tale signs that it might be time to leave your job.
Chicago residents turn to 'undergound jobs' to survive during the pandemic
Nik Theodore, director at the Center for Urban Economic Development, and Richard Wallace from Equity and Transformation( EAT) talk about the increase of people turning to off-the-books jobs to put food on the table during these times of extreme need.
Nik Theodore, director at the Center for Urban Economic Development, and Richard Wallace from Equity and Transformation( EAT) talk about the increase of people turning to off-the-books jobs to put food on the table during these times of extreme need.
Illinois Policy Institute: 2020 was worst year for jobs in Illinois history
Bryce Hill from the Illinois Policy Institute talks about why 2020 was absolutely devastating for the Illinois job market.
Bryce Hill from the Illinois Policy Institute talks about why 2020 was absolutely devastating for the Illinois job market.
Unemployment claims drop; still at 847,000 as pandemic rages on
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
Mattress review site offering $3,000 to sleep and test out new mattresses
A mattress review website has put out a dream job posting.
A mattress review website has put out a dream job posting.
Unemployment claims fall to a still-high 900,000
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.
Chicago hiring outlook and hot jobs in 2021
Michelle Reisdorf from Robert Half breaks down Chicago's job outlook and industries that are hiring in the new year.
Michelle Reisdorf from Robert Half breaks down Chicago's job outlook and industries that are hiring in the new year.
Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
US News & World Report unveils their Best Jobs Rankings for 2021
Antonio Barbera from U.S. News & World Report breaks down their list of the best jobs for 2021.
Antonio Barbera from U.S. News & World Report breaks down their list of the best jobs for 2021.
US lost 140,000 jobs in December; first monthly loss since spring
U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.
U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.
Jobless claims slip to still-high 787,000 in the US
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of the viral pandemic and the damage it has inflicted on the economy for nearly 10 months.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of the viral pandemic and the damage it has inflicted on the economy for nearly 10 months.
New rule protecting Chicago workers goes into effect New Year's Day
If you work in the city, you may be entitled to new employee protections which take effect this Friday. Attorney Brian Weinthal shares the important details of Chicago's Fair Workweek Ordinance.
If you work in the city, you may be entitled to new employee protections which take effect this Friday. Attorney Brian Weinthal shares the important details of Chicago's Fair Workweek Ordinance.
Chicago job search firm giving free career advice for one-day only
The unemployment rate in the United States is sitting just under seven percent. But one local business is offering to help out Chicagoans looking for work, for free.
The unemployment rate in the United States is sitting just under seven percent. But one local business is offering to help out Chicagoans looking for work, for free.
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
Starbucks to raise minimum wage to $15 for US employees over next 3 years
The increase is more than double the current federal minimum hourly wage, for nonexempt employees.
The increase is more than double the current federal minimum hourly wage, for nonexempt employees.