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Resumes & Interviewing

Unemployment Rate Dips as May Jobs Numbers Rebound

More than two million Americans were hired last month, leading to an unexpected improvement in overall out-of-work data. Though there are some notes of caution.

Business News

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Hit 2.4 Million, Bringing 9-week Total to Nearly 39 Million

It was the seventh week in a row that claims declined but remained historically elevated.

Business News

Another 2.91 Million Americans Filed for Unemployment Last Week

The good news it that the numbers, while still stunning in aggregate, are on the decline.

Business News

Unemployment Surged to 14.7 Percent in April

The U.S. lost a record 20.5 million jobs over the past month.

Business News

Everything We Know About Unemployment Benefits During the Coronavirus Pandemic

You can apply for unemployment benefits on your state's website.

Operations & Logistics

Ecommerce Entrepreneurship Grows as Unemployment Rises

The looming recession has sparked a boom in digital business.

Business News

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Hit 6.6 Million

Record streak extends as coronavirus layoffs continue.

News and Trends

India's Unemployment Rate Rises to 23%: CMIE

The unemployment rate in March was 8.7 per cent, highest in 43 months said CMIE CEO

Business News

Why Millions of Americans Are Struggling to File for Unemployment Benefits, When They've Never Been More Generous

Budget cuts, poor staffing and old technology are key problems hobbling state safety nets nationwide.

Operations & Logistics

What to Do If You've Lost Your Job Because of COVID-19

You're not alone, but there is an action plan.

Thought Leaders

Getting Laid Off Is Not a Scarlet Letter

Three tips to surviving the corporate culling.

Business News

How (and Why) to Make the Most of Business School

The unemployment rate for recent college graduates is higher than the general public's. Here's how to avoid joining that majority.

News and Trends

Unemployment Projected To Increase By Around 2.5 Million In 2020: ILO Report

"Total labour underutilization is more than twice as high as unemployment, affecting over 470 million people worldwide," according to the International Labour Organization report.

Growing a Business

A Strong Network Can Be Your Business's Best Safety Net

When I lost my job, I felt like I lost everything. But I hadn't. Here's how I built a network that helped me rebound even stronger.

News and Trends

Payment of MSMEs Should Get Released in 45 Days, Says Nitin Gadkari

The MSME Minister vows to solve the problem of delayed payments, pollution, unemployment & more