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Financial Disasters That Could Happen to Anyone — And How to Help Your Clients Prepare
One thing your clients may not want to think about is the possibility of financial disaster. It’s not a pleasant prospect for anyone, and it may seem easier to avoid the thought entirely than face it head-on.
New Unemployment Claims Drop to Lowest of Pandemic
Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance fell last week to a fresh pandemic low, signaling steady improvement in the job market as remaining business restrictions are lifted.
Job Optimism Increases; Workers Ready to Return to Workplaces
There is also a new optimism that additional job opportunities will emerge later in the year, contrasting with results from last year in which negative sentiments weighed heavily on most respondents around the world.
Job Descriptions and Essential Functions
Unlike common workplace policies such as time and a half pay for overtime or mandatory family and medical leave, which are legally mandated, no federal or state laws or regulations require employers to have written job descriptions.
One Third of Professionals Say Covid Set Back Their Career; Gen Z Hit Hardest
According to new research from global staffing firm Robert Half, 38% of professionals said their career has stalled since the start of the pandemic — and that number jumps to 66% for those ages 18 to 24.
Professionals on the Move: May 2021
Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent hiring and promotion announcements in the accounting profession and related industries.
Many U.S. Taxpayers Don’t Have Financial Plan
For some people, submitting their tax return to the IRS is a relief as they put the paperwork out of sight, and out of mind, until next year. Others recognize that tax time is the perfect time to plan for the future while all the documents are readily...
How Working Conditions and Attitudes Have Changed Due to the Pandemic
COVID-19 has dented worker sentiment: although the majority (86%) of workers still say they feel optimistic about the next five years in the workplace, this is down from 92% last year. While overall optimism may be the long-term outlook, it is uneven ...