Demand spikes at food pantries. Revenue declines at hospitals. Layoffs hit universities and symphonies. Reporters have no shortage of stories when it comes to localizing
The CARES Act extends unemployment benefits to self-employed workers for the first time, but many states are scrambling to keep up with demand from furloughed
U-Haul International ended 2019 with an announcement that it would stop hiring nicotine users in 21 states starting on February 1, 2020. Current employees will
Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) went into effect in California on January 1 amid much controversy. The bill was designed to combat worker misclassification and provide
As schools across the United States and around the world temporarily close in response to COVID-19, it could have a number of economic implications, especially
The recent coronavirus outbreak has obviously impacted Chinese businesses, as factories remain closed and offices encourage employees to work from home. Experts worry that in addition to
Despite attempts to bring more diverse leadership to the business world, women and racial minorities are still underrepresented in vendor-backed companies. In fact, three-quarters of
Whether it’s tying up your whole identity in work or striving for a greater work-life balance, jobs are always going to be a source of
The U.S. Census Bureau is one of the valuable tools a journalist can use. It can be a supplemental element to everyday business stories, as
While on the campaign trail this fall, Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren shared a story about getting fired for being pregnant. That was in 1971, seven
The unemployment rate is one of the major indicators of a country’s healthy economy. There is a great deal of content available about unemployment and
The U.S. trade war is giving many U.S. consumers in, or near, retirement, the financial jitters, which should push the issue of retirement security to
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