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Amid pandemic, more workers searching for more fulfilling careers
Read full article: Amid pandemic, more workers searching for more fulfilling careersStudies are now showing that many workers are no longer satisfied with just punching a clock and carrying out work that doesn’t feel fulfilling to them.
23 Michigan employers cited for violating COVID, general safety rules, state says
Read full article: 23 Michigan employers cited for violating COVID, general safety rules, state sayswas fined $2,000 for violation of COVID-19 workplace safety requirements including lack of social distancing, and lack of face coverings when workers could not consistently maintain six feet of social distancing. Total penalties including other workplace violations were $3,600. was fined $2,000 for violation of COVID-19 workplace safety requirements including lack of social distancing, and lack of face coverings when workers could not consistently maintain six feet of social distancing. Total penalties including other workplace violations were $3,600. Information about workplace safety requirements for Michigan employers can be found online hereTo report health and safety concerns in the workplace, go to Michigan.gov/MIOSHAcomplaint.
US job openings blip up to 6.7 million in October
Read full article: US job openings blip up to 6.7 million in OctoberWASHINGTON – U.S. employers advertised slightly more job openings in October but hiring slipped as a resurgence of COVID-19 threatens an economic recovery. Job postings rose to 6.65 million in October from 6.49 million in September, the Labor Department reported Wednesday. But employers hired 5.81 million workers, down from 5.89 million in September. Employers slashed 22 million jobs in March and April, then began recalling furloughed employees back to work. But the job rebound has been slowing and is threatened by a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
US job openings rise slightly in September, hiring slips
Read full article: US job openings rise slightly in September, hiring slipsWASHINGTON – American employers advertised slightly more jobs in September but hired fewer people as the U.S. economy struggles to recover from spring's coronavirus collapse. Job postings rose to to 6.44 million in September, up from 6.35 million in August, the Labor Department said Tuesday. Employers hired 5.87 million workers, down from 5.95 million in September. The U.S. labor market has rebounded gradually from last spring economic shutdown. “Happy days aren’t here again for jobless workers but the labor market is slowly healing day by day.''