By: Devin Morrissey All across the country, there is a stigma often associated with homeless people. They can be viewed as lazy, undignified, etc. Many people (including business owners) associate homelessness with drug use. But, with over 552,000 people in America experiencing some type of homelessness, it’s impossible to put a label on everyone. Homelessness …
The tools predict who among homeless youth and unemployed workers will become persistently homeless.
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Refining the raw talent of the 5.5 million young Americans out of work and out of school provides compelling opportunities for companies, youth, and society—a rare trifecta—that a growing number of corporate leaders are betting on.
Better job prospects are giving unemployed workers more incentive to move for new employment.
Blue collar vs. white collar, employed vs. unemployed, self-employed vs. the rest.
This brief tracks how seven public benefit programs responded to the increased needs of families during the Great Recession, with a focus on the types of support available to children whose parents were both unemployed and low-income. Public benefit programs-particularly unemployment and SNAP benefits-expanded rapidly, providing important supports to families. However, unemployment insurance provides relatively low coverage rates, particularly for low-wage workers, leaving many families dependent…
Offset job-hunting costs and get tax breaks, but be prepared to pay taxes on unemployment income.
UI Designer? It’s probably time for you to start thinking of your next steps.
The long-term unemployed tend to be people who 1) are a little bit older, and 2) got laid off from their last job
How well do you really know the jobs data? To find out, we pulled together 20 fictional cases to test your knowledge of labor force concepts.
The Journal Community gives suggestions for people who are out of work. The short version? 'Don't be discouraged!' and 'Get out there!'
When you are unemployed, writing a cover letter can seem like a waste with the thinking that the employer will... Read more »
In The Wall Street Journal, Mark Holden writes about how occupational licenses deprive many low- and middle-income people from earning a living.
Our jobs help us serve the needs of our neighbors and lead to human flourishing, both for the ind...
There is no shame in being unemployed—even if you're an executive. So shake the stigma and check out these tips from a headhunter.
With over 12 million Americans included in the U.S. unemployment rate, a shortage of workers seems impossible. However, the reality is that more employers are demanding highly skilled employees while job candidates are find themselves under-qualified for open positions<br>A recent infographic lays out some important statistics regarding the gap between employers and job candidates. Here are some key findings to keep in mind when seeking…
Recently, I have intensified my employment search. As a child, I had dreams of working in medicine. Unfortunately, I am a member of a minority group that has a significant unemployment rate. Accord…
Unemployment can be a stressful life transition. Create your action plan to find a new job with these tips.
Nick Buffie reads the numbers and finds that jobs are not going to people who are unemployed but rather to those who are.
Do government programs like job matching and training work? A new meta-study suggests positive effects.