How to ask your boss for a raise

How to ask your boss for a raise

If you’re considering asking for a pay raise, it’s understandable to feel nervous about how to go about it. However, asking for a higher salary is an important part of career development. Here are some tips for asking your boss for a pay raise. How to ask for a raise A pay raise or salary increase is an acknowledgment of your contribution to the company, and it shows that your … Read more

Long-Term Aftermath of the Great Recession on Floridians

If you lose a job in Florida, chances are you will take a long time to find another. Florida has the maximum rate of long-term unemployment in the nation. According to a latest census data, more than 53 percent of jobless Floridians are without work for six months or longer-worse than any other nation. As per the researchers, Nevada and New Jersey also had at least 50 percent of their … Read more

The Employment Situation in the United States – March 2024

The unemployment rate in the United States for the month of March 2018, remains unchanged at 4.1%. There has been no change in the unemployment rate since October 2017. However, in the month of March, the total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 103,000. There has been a significant increase in employment in industries such as construction, retail trade, professional and business services, manufacturing, financial activities, and mining. March is the … Read more

States Having The Hardest Time Implementing UI Benefits

hardest time with UI benefits

We have previously taken a look at the states with the largest number of UI claims with regard to their progress in with the new unemployment insurance systems. Since then, there have been reports of a lot more people starting to receive their weekly entitlements in those states. But some states have not yet started implementing the new UI benefits rules. In this post, we will take a look at … Read more

Stimulus Package: Unemployed Americans May Get Only $5 A week Without A Deal

Recently, President Donald Trump called off negotiations for the fifth round of the Coronavirus stimulus package. This implies that millions of unemployed Americans looking for a boost in unemployment benefits are out of luck, at least for some time, and may have to depend on regular unemployment benefits from the federal or state government. In some states, it may be as little as $5 a week. Why Isn’t The Federal … Read more

The Employment Situation – March 2024

Employment Situation for March 2019

In March, the total non-farm payroll increased by 196,000 while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.8 percent. The major gainers were in the field of health care and people employed in technical and professional services. Household Survey Data While the unemployment rate remains unchanged at 3.8 percent, the number of people unemployed was 6.2 million. The major work groups include: Adult Men – 3.6 percent Adult Women – 3.3 … Read more

The World’s Biggest Work-From-Home Experiment

World’s Biggest Work From Home Experiment

For those lucky enough to still be employed, the Coronavirus pandemic launched the world’s biggest work-from-home experiment (WFH) as employers everywhere were forced to shutter offices and plants by government orders. Working from home has allowed many companies to remain operational during his difficult time which is causing massive layoffs across sectors such as entertainment & recreation, food services, even healthcare, etc. People have various reactions to this new normal. … Read more

Unemployment Benefits Appeal Process: All That You Need To Know

  If you have lost your job through no fault of your own, you can apply for unemployment benefits if you meet all the eligibility criteria. However, many times, despite meeting the requirements, your state’s insurance program might deny your claim. In such cases, you have the right to appeal the denial. So how do you file an unemployment benefits appeal? Read on to know the process. 5 Reasons Your … Read more

Ways to Manage Midlife Unemployment Crisis

Do you like planning for future? Have you planned your finances well? How easily can you make it through difficult times? We are living in a time where money is a necessity and a continuous in-flow of the same is required. In the case of any diversion from the routine path, there can be a tension that can induce stress and worry. Why should we plan for future? Managing for … Read more

The Employment Situation – September 2019

The Employment Situation September 2019

  As per the employment situation report for September, the unemployment rate is reduced by 0.2 percentage points to reach 3.5 percent. With this, the unemployment rate is said to have reached a 50-year low, matching the figures of December 1969. Major Ups and Downs in September The unemployment rate has remained below 4 percent for the 19th month in a row. The unemployment rate stands at a 50-year low, … Read more