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Concerns Rise as US Labor Market Shows Signs of Strain

The US economy's robust period of job creation has come to a halt, as indicated by the latest job market data which fell short of expectations.  On the previous Friday, the mood was optimistic about the stat...

Work From Home with a Tech Company and Earn Up to $5,000 a Month

Are you looking for a job that lets you work from home? A technology company in the US is hiring people to work remotely, with the chance to earn between $2,500 and $5,000 every month, depending on how well yo...

The Risks of AI-Created Job Seekers

In today’s job market, not all applicants are real people. Some companies have started noticing a strange trend: candidates that seem perfect on paper but are actually created by artificial intelligence (AI). Imagine a company in...

How to Successfully Change Careers at 40

Changing careers is a daunting journey. It is not easy when you’re in your 20s, and it surely won’t be when you’re in your 40s. However, it is possible.  Changing careers at 40 is not an easy decision, but i...

9 Things Managers Do That Drive Good Employees to Quit

Anytime a good employee turns in his resignation is a sign that a company is in trouble. But too often managers are blaming everything but their own behavior for helping to drive good employees out the door. Not only is i...

Real Income Growth Trends: Insights from the JP Morgan Chase Institute's Latest Report

  The recent labor market data has led to varying perspectives on real income growth trends, and the topic has received a lot of attention due to its connection to consumer confidence...

Turning Job Rejections into Opportunities: A Guide to Resilience and Growth

You prepared well, performed strongly, and then awaited the result only to find out you didn't get the job. Losing out to someone you think was less qualified doesn't just feel like a profes...

Why Your Paycheck Is Growing Slowly and it Is Not a Bad Thing

The jobs report that was released by the Department of Labor on December 6 showed a blowout number of new jobs created and a falling unemployment rate. Normally, you would generally think that competition for worke...

Change Course: Empowering Lives and Building Careers in Des Moines

  In the heart of Des Moines, a nonprofit organization called Change Course is transforming lives and giving individuals a second chance at building successful careers. With its unique program offerin...