Every industry and sector of our world has now been impacted by COVID-19 in one way or another. Many companies are grappling with how to make it out of this situation thriving.
But even with the cataclysmic shifts that the world is currently experiencing, there are several reasons why your company’s DEI efforts should not be forgotten.
1. People of color disproportionately impacted. READ MORE AT FORBES
If you’re unemployed during this COVID-19 crisis, you’re probably weighing the decision about looking for work. This is not a simple equation!
Whether that’s in the look-for-work camp or in the wait-it-out camp, there are things you can do with your time that will benefit your job search, whenever that takes place. Here are six ideas to get you started.
1. Look over your interview clothes — and not just the top halves. READ MORE AT TWIN CITIES PIONEER PRESS
The number of people filing for unemployment climbed by another 5.2 million last week as the toll of the nation's economic dive amid the pandemic continues to mount. That number is down from the revised 6.6 million in the week that ended April 4, the Labor Department said.
But in the past four weeks, a total of 22 million have filed jobless claims — nearly wiping out all the job gains since the Great Recession. READ MORE NPR
Many employers use both LinkedIn and Handshake to find and connect with potential job candidates. Now is a great time to make sure your online profiles are current and filled out as completely as possible. Follow these tips for enhancing your profiles: READ MORE AT UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER
Across the United States, black and Hispanic people suffer disproportionately from poverty, poor health care and chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension and asthma.
Now the data, when it is available, shows that black and Hispanic Americans are dying of the coronavirus disease at rates far higher than white Americans. READ MORE AT THE NEW YORK TIMES
With large group gatherings, daily activities and even dining in restaurants being put on hold for the foreseeable future, several natural networking environments have evaporated.
The good news is that due to modern technology, meeting in-person isn’t required to develop new relationships or deepen existing ones. READ MORE AT FORBES
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, more companies are stepping up their mental health benefit offerings for employees. Here are several companies, including Starbucks and Target, that have boosted their mental health resources in the wake of the global outbreak. READ MORE AT BUSINESS INSIDER
Some industries — from shipping to online learning — are hiring to meet coronavirus-related demand. Here are some of the companies hiring right now.
Instacart says it’s looking to hire 300,000 contract workers over the next three months.
Amazon says it’s looking to hire 100,000 new workers for its fulfillment centers and delivery network.
CVS Health is hiring 50,000 employees to serve in various capacities across its business.
Walmart is hiring 50,000 workers for its distribution and fulfillment centers. READ MORE AT LINKEDIN
No matter how much you prepare for your job search, a fair amount of the process will be out of your control and highly dependent on timing.
The timeframe in which you seek a new job can dictate everything from the quantity and type of opportunities you find to the amount of negotiation power you ultimately have. READ MORE AT FORBES
As companies move to remote work to fight the coronavirus pandemic and an increasing number of workers are being laid off or furloughed, you might be wondering if you should continue to send out resumes or just assume that no one is hiring for the foreseeable future.
It’s true that economists are predicting a recession, but career experts say it’s best to keep networking and applying, provided you change your approach a bit to acknowledge these are uncertain times. READ MORE AT THE MUSE
Millions of Hispanics are facing coronavirus threats, including the lack of economic and health resources and even the lack of information in Spanish.
Regardless of their immigration status, unemployment and furlongs are just the tip of the iceberg that COVID-19 is bringing to the Hispanic community. READ MORE AT KTNV LAS VEGAS
Aetna, Adobe, Dell and more companies are hiring remote workers
Remote work is in more demand than ever.
With more than 10 million Americans in need of unemployment benefits, the number of job losses will likely continue to rise in the coming weeks as more people are mandated to stay home to slow the spread of coronavirus. And the pandemic has put a renewed spotlight on jobs that can be done from home. READ MORE AT FOXNEWS
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg, fresh off having spent more than $500 million on his failed presidential bid, gave $500,000 to a group registering young Latinos to vote.
Bloomberg made the donation to Voto Latino, a group founded by the actress Rosario Dawson and María Teresa Kumar, the group's president. READ MORE AT NBC NEWS
People across the world are dealing with the impacts of the coronavirus, when it comes to workers, some groups are being hit harder financially than others.
One of the communities hardest hit by the coronavirus economic fallout has been the Latino and Hispanic communities. READ MORE AT CBS8
The number-one pressure on small-business owners right now is payroll. Whether you’re a sole proprietor one-person-show or a company with 500 employees, you’ve certainly felt the pressure. Maybe you’ve already stopped paying yourself, have laid off workers or cut hours. Well, you can thank your federal government for the best aid program recently offered for small business, the Paycheck Protection Program loan (aka coronavirus Stimulus Loan, or PPP Loan).
The PPP Loan was signed into law on March 27, 2020. On March 31, the SBA issued its guidance and sample application for the loan to be used by banks. Here’s a summary of the details you need to know. READ MORE AT ENTREPRENEUR
During the coronavirus pandemic, moving forward in any way careerwise seems complicated at best. But while the economic and social implications of COVID-19 have caused employment numbers to take a hit (in just a week, 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment), there’s still a wide variety of companies that are hiring. READ MORE AT FORTUNE
Ready for a glimmer of good news amid the general gloom? How about this: Even if you’re one of those outgoing types who’s used to growing your professional network face-to-face, at the kinds of events and gatherings now called off for the duration, you can still maintain your connections—and cultivate new ones—at a safe distance. READ MORE AT FORTUNE
If you are recently unemployed or if you’ve been searching for a while, you don’t need to put your job search on hold. There are employers who are still hiring.
In fact, there are many employers who are in critical need of workers. READ MORE AT HOLLAND SENTINEL
The coronavirus is affecting where people go, how people do things and how they interact with one another. For Hispanics, it’s also affecting traditions.
Hispanics, as a culture, tend to be more affectionate in greetings and demonstrations of affection, especially with family. Now, with the concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19), experts are recommending Hispanics alter their customs.
Pan dulce and café – they go together like a hug and a hello kiss. Hispanic greeting customs are inculcated since childhood. With concerns surrounding COVID-19, some are foregoing the traditional hello. READ MORE AT KRGV.COM
If you were a job seeker a month ago compared to a job seeker today, you’re looking at a very different landscape. For years, it’s been a candidate-driven market—but the pandemic has created unrivaled economic uncertainty.
While it’s true many companies are in a hiring freeze and others are reducing staff, some industries are ramping up their recruiting efforts to fill critical positions. READ MORE AT FAST COMPANY
