Career Development Coach Shares Tips On How To Look For Jobs During The Pandemic
Career development coach Brie Reynolds answers listener questions about applying for jobs during the coronavirus pandemic.
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About Half Of U.S. Homes Lost Wages During Pandemic, Census Bureau Finds
Because of the COVID-19 crisis, 47% of adults say their households have lost employment income and close to 40% have delayed getting medical care, according to early results of a Census Bureau survey.
All 50 U.S. States Have Now Started To Reopen, Easing COVID-19 Shutdown
All 50 states have at least partially eased tight restrictions on businesses, with a mix of policies letting restaurants or stores welcome customers.
Cities Have Never Seen A Downturn Like This, And Things Will Only Get Worse
The pandemic has sent tax revenues falling off a cliff, leaving American cities and towns losing more and more money and forcing them to cut services and lay off workers.
Census Bureau's New Survey Measures Effects Of The Pandemic On The U.S. Households
The Census Bureau on Wednesday has released the first weekly results from its new survey measuring how the pandemic is affecting households around the U.S.
How His Small Factory Got Drafted Into Crafting A Key Component For Ventilators
Todd Olson is CEO of a Minneapolis manufacturer that played a key role in a project to help General Motors make ventilators for the pandemic. He calls the effort "our biggest moment."
Amid High Stakes, China Is Fast-Tracking COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts
Experts say the Communist Party sees more at stake than public health. One of the biggest concerns is the economy. China is also looking to defuse criticism over its early handling of the outbreak.
More Lysol, No More Pens In Rooms. Hotels Adapt To Win Back Guests
Hotels have been devastated by the pandemic. To survive, they are adapting with extra-deep cleaning and contactless interactions. And it may mean rooms with no notepads and pens — and no minibars.
Germany Struggles To Fill Its Farm Labor Shortage After Closing Its Borders
The government flew in thousands of seasonal workers from Romania and Poland, but that may not be enough. Some farmers are looking to hire Germans for the harvest.
Businesses Try To Navigate The World's Coronavirus Cargo Pileup
There was a rush of commerce after China reopened. But then demand in the West for many goods dropped, with businesses closing and consumers staying home as the pandemic spread.