Steve Bent

After weeks of being confined to their home offices, how do US office workers feel about going back to a traditional work setting? Between April 16  and 17, 2020, getAbstract surveyed more than 1,200 full-time people who are working from home in the United States during the pandemic. Nearly half of all respondents indicated that they would […]

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of up to $312 million in funding aimed at creating job training and employment search services for older Americans. Authorized by the Older Americans Act of 1965, the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a community service and work-based job-training program for low-income, unemployed seniors administered

A new survey indicates that hourly workers are bearing the brunt of unemployment and uncertainty in the face of the COVID-19-fueled recession. The survey found hourly workers are filing for unemployment in greater numbers, face challenges in accessing government assistance, and are more concerned about their ability to make ends meet as compared to salaried

The continued sharp decline in working hours globally due to the COVID-19 outbreak  means that 1.6 billion workers in the informal economy – that is nearly half of the global workforce – stand in immediate danger of having their livelihoods destroyed, warns the International Labour Organization. According to the ILO Monitor third edition: COVID-19 and the world of

Legislation has been introduced to invest $15 billion in America’s workforce training infrastructure as well as career and technical education. The Relaunching America’s Workforce Act increases support for layoff aversion strategies that allow employers to receive partial funding to keep workers on the payroll while employees improve their job skills through training. The bill also restarts a

The nominations committee consisting of Grant Axtell, Oregon, Linda Barnes, Kentucky, Freddy Jacobs, Arkansas, Troy McMillan, Illinois, and Wally Roper, New York have certified the following members as candidates for the 2020-2020 election ballot: President Elect – Amber Drake, Oregon Vice President – Nancy Fink, Maryland Secretary/Treasurer – Stephanie Stevens, Oregon Director At Large (2

Unemployment staff across the nation is working long hours to support the millions of Americans that have lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of the overwhelming workload, many are struggling to find the time to support their families fully, which includes time to shop for hard to find essentials like cleaning supplies.

The restaurant industry has lost two-thirds of its workforce, more than eight million employees, as a result of COVID-19 closures, according to a new national survey conducted by the National Restaurant Association and included in a new industry recovery plan sent to Congress today. Its survey reported that more than 60 percent of restaurant owners say

Four in 10 (39%) U.S. residents say they already have lost a job or income due to the Coronavirus crisis, the latest KFF Health Tracking Poll finds. This includes most part-time workers (54%), as well as nearly half of parents with children under age 18 (47%) and those paid hourly or by the job (45%). The

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award, recognizes employers for their investments in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans. Applicants who meet the program’s criteria will receive the award from the U.S. Secretary of Labor in November 2020. Award recipients will also receive a certificate and digital images of the medallion to use in their marketing and promotional efforts. The application process