U.S. jobless claims fall to the lowest they’ve been since the start of year
The drop in claims is consistent with a strong labor market recovering from the omicron variant, which forced some businesses to close.
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Apple is increasing COVID testing for vaccinated employees
At the same time, the company is now allowing employees to verify their results independently rather than providing proof.
U.S. companies added more jobs than predicted in February
The greater-than-expected job growth points to a labor market rebounding strongly from the omicron variant’s spread in January.
Wells Fargo sets a spring return-to-office date after delays
The firm is planning to bring employees back to the office in mid-March, after plans were repeatedly upended last year due to COVID surges.
As COVID sidelines teachers, parents and retirees step in
Across the country, schools are in a mad dash for substitutes and staff, thanks to cases that have broken records every day since the beginning of the year.
Biden plans to send 500 million more at-home COVID tests to Americans
The Biden administration will double its order of rapid COVID tests to send to Americans as well as distribute masks.
Blackstone requires U.S. staff to get COVID boosters
Blackstone staff will need to be boosted and tested three times a week upon return to the office.
United Airlines CEO says 3,000 of its workers have contracted COVID
COVID-19 is causing a major staffing shortage for United Airlines.
Paychex and HireRight are bringing COVID tests to companies in need
The service enables Paychex clients to place bulk or small-batch orders of rapid COVID-19 tests.
5 ways small businesses can survive the pandemic this year
Nearly 23% of small businesses in the United States claim that the COVID-19 pandemic had a large negative effect on business. One expert outlines how to overcome it.
U.S. adds fewer jobs than forecast, unemployment rate falls
The omicron variant poses a risk to the pace of employment growth in early 2022.
The omicron strain could be temporary but it’s impact on work may be permanent
Another COVID-19 variant is threatening the safety of office reopenings everywhere — and this time the change might be permanent.
Walmart cuts paid leave for employees with COVID
COVID positive workers will be given one week of paid leave, down from the company’s previous two-week policy.
COVID dashes Wall Street’s return to office plans
Here’s what some of the top banks are telling employees.
Starbucks to require vaccine or weekly testing for workers
The coffee giant is one of the first restaurant operators to come forward with a strategy to implement new federal COVID rules.
Your 2022 gameplan: How leaders can reimagine their business this year
Jeff Schwartz, vice president of Insights and Impacts at Gloat, breaks down what he imagines 2022 will look like for business leaders and the workforce at large.
Jobless claims in U.S. unexpectedly declined in latest week
The number of applications for unemployment benefits have decreased last week.
Flight attendant union slams new CDC COVID guidelines that airline CEOs supported
Association of Flight Attendants is pushing back against the latest CDC COVID guidelines, which shortens quarantine time.
This CHRO wants employers to redefine ‘work’ beyond a COVID world
Steve Pemberton, chief human resources officer at Workhuman, explains how the workplace and employers are destined to change regardless of COVID.
As omicron forces transport workers to quit, shipping chaos is expected to linger
The transport industry is bracing for another roller coaster year of supply-chain disruptions.
