6 Ways the World of Work is Changing

These trends will affect both your work and personal life

August 9, 2011 RSS Feed Print
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6. Long-term unemployment could be here to stay. Long-term joblessness has become a fixture of our economy, so much so that some workforce experts worry the class might become permanent. About 6.2 million people have been jobless for more than six months, the benchmark for long-term unemployment, according to the Labor Department's July jobs report. That group accounts for about 44 percent of the unemployed.

If you find yourself in this situation, here are some tips to dig out of the hole: How the Long-Term Unemployed Can Find Work.

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Sarah of TX 12:27PM January 29, 2013

this sucks!!!!!!!!

pablo of MS 9:16AM October 04, 2011

I think what is happening to the workforce of America is devided into several issues, first the economy is based on consumer and employer confidence, second i think employers have discovered that they can manage with less employees and still get the job done, thirdly most of the hiring is done from within the companies, either through promotions or just employee referrals. Most applicants don't stand a chance. Also, the internet has made it imposible to make it personal, because resumes come in at such a rate that hiring is based on computer programs that match what is on a resume. It could be a serial killer, but if key words match you have the job. Also, until the government imposes some law to stop employers from checking your credit some people are doomed. Employers should not have the right to snoop into credit issues. Obviously the reason you are searching for a job is because you need the money. Da...

Sandra of FL 12:43AM September 19, 2011

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