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"We call it the “Donut Effect.” The places losing the most people are centers of big cities," says Nicholas Bloom, a Stanford University economist.

The stronger pace of hiring suggests firms are having greater success filling open positions as the removal of pandemic-related restrictions and increased social activity spurs demand.

Many low-paid workers without much retirement savings found themselves forced out of their jobs with little prospect of finding employment again. Retiring before the full retirement age will result in a cut in their Social Security benefits, by as much as 30%.

Advocates for the diversity business case usually cite ongoing research from consultant McKinsey that has found that companies with more diverse leadership are more likely to outperform the profitability of those that are the least diverse.

Still both Black and Hispanic unemployment levels remain elevated compared to the overall jobless rate.

Alaska Airlines spokeswoman Cailee Olson said in an emailed statement that the company is a “longtime supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.”

Hiring challenges have been so acute in recent months that half of all U.S. states have announced plans to phase out federal unemployment insurance programs early in an effort to encourage people to look for work.

More programs on racial and social equity will be laid out in the year ahead.

Turns out that if you’re a woman, how you sound may be a bigger concern on Zoom meetings than the kids barging in.

“I want to personally apologize to anyone who may have been hurt or offended by my comments,” Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman said.