Career & Education

The job market is going through a cooling period and finding a job can feel even more challenging, especially for younger Americans. There are many reasons why landing your first job may feel tougher than expected. Today’s Job Market Image Credit: Shutterstock / fizkes National job openings are falling. While still strong, the job market … Read more

Looking for a fresh start in a city with booming job opportunities? These 18 fast-growing U.S. cities are attracting people with their expanding job markets, affordable living costs, and high quality of life. Here’s where you should be looking for your next career move. 1. Austin, Texas Austin remains a powerhouse of growth, driven by … Read more

General Motors recently laid off 1,000 employees in its software and services division as it tries to keep up with the industry’s push toward electric vehicles and digital services. New Layoffs at GM General Motors announced a new wave of lay-offs, the majority of which will come from the software and services division. The company … Read more

The Bay State may be the 11th state in the US to pass a wage transparency bill into law, moving closer to closing race and gender pay gaps in the workplace. Changing Employment Practises Medium-sized Massachusetts businesses should watch their back – state lawmakers approved a new bill that could change the way their employment … Read more

A new survey shows that millions of Americans may be on the brink of quitting their jobs, suggesting a repeat of the mass resignations recorded during the Covid-19 pandemic. Great Resignation 2.0 The US could be on the brink of another Great Resignation, following the trend of mass resignations that swept the economy back in … Read more

Disneyland Resort workers are one step closer to a strike, which could stall operations at Disneyland theme parks and resorts in the US. Disneyland Workers Vote for Strike Authorization Workers at Disneyland have voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a strike against their employer after negotiations for better wages and working conditions have continuously fallen … Read more

After the shock closure of two significant lumber plants in Montana, the federal government has approved $2 million in funding to keep displaced workers in the state workforce.  $2 Million for Displaced Workers The US Department of Labor will provide $2 million in federal funding to help retrain and re-employ lumber workers in Western Montana … Read more

Months after California brought in a new $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, we finally have some actual evidence of how the industry has been affected.  California’s $20 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers Last September, Californian Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that promised fast-food chain workers a minimum wage of … Read more

Hot on the heels of a major layoff in February and a $28 billion acquisition in March, tech giant Cisco Systems has announced the second round of layoffs as part of a company-wide restructuring plan. Second Round for Cisco Cisco Systems has announced its second round of layoffs this year according to a filing made … Read more

Many of us are looking for ways to supplement our income as the cost of living continues to rise. Yet, with a bit of hard work and some skill and dedication, there are plenty of side hustles that you can turn into full-time income streams. 1. Freelance Writing Image Credit: Shutterstock. If you have a … Read more