Almost half of Americans work in low-wage jobs

The jobs range from high-wage defense work to vital medical roles and more......»»

Some workers in Georgia and other U.S. states prepared to go back to work for the first time in a month, as data released on Thursday showing soaring unemployment claims reaffirmed the grim economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic......»»

Antenna/Getty Images Many Americans find themselves working from home during the novel coronavirus pandemic as a precautionary measure. Researchers from The University of Chicago examined the share of jobs that could likely be done .....»»

Almost half of Republicans say COVID19 is not a major threat, according to a new Pew Research Center survey......»»

Out of work, and soon to be out of cash, millions of Americans have flooded unemployment offices at a record rate -- only to discover their local governments are unprepared for the unprecedented strain......»»

A recent CNBC/SurveyMonkey poll found that 85% of Americans are either somewhat satisfied or very satisfied with their jobs. Workers generally need good pay, a positive work environment, a manageable........»»

The EU executive proposed on Wednesday a wage-subsidy scheme to encourage employers to cut workers' hours rather than their jobs amid the coronavirus epidemic, a plan that could be worth 100 billion euros in borrowing guaranteed by all EU countries......»»

Shannon Stapleton/Reuters Millions of Americans are losing their jobs and their health insurance as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Around half of Americans get their insurance through employers. Biden, Sanders, a.....»»

Associated Press More than 47 million Americans could lose their jobs in the second quarter amid the coronavirus pandemic, sending the unemployment rate to 32%, according to a recent study from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. I.....»»

While the restrictions on gatherings and movements have cost millions of Americans their jobs, there are some companies that are looking for employees now, according to Challenger, Gray &........»»

As layoffs mount, Americans may be turning to gig work for quick money......»»

As layoffs mount, Americans may be turning to gig work for quick money......»»

New cases of COVID-19 jumped by more than 1,200 in one day and some 9 million Americans who work in the leisure and hospitality industry face temporary (or worse) layoffs due to the pandemic......»»

Thousands of striking Cambodian workers of a Hong Kong-listed casino company returned to their jobs on Saturday after winning wage increases and the reinstatement of a suspended union leader in a rare labor victory......»»

Nearly half of Americans who work a second job say they do it as a personal preference......»»

KELLY WANG / Getty Images Nearly half of influencers have said their work affects their mental health, according to new research from inzpire.me. 350 influencers were asked about their jobs and lifestyles, and 47% felt that working as an influe.....»»

REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov While shorter workdays or workweeks might boost productivity and work-life balance for some, low-wage hourly workers, as well as nurses and teachers, would not immediately benefit from these changes, experts tell .....»»

The economy has added millions of jobs and pay gains have accelerated in recent years, but Americans aren’t crazy about their work......»»

With rising tuition costs, some aren’t going to college, and more are working jobs on the side......»»

There are many considerations Americans take into account when looking for work. Some look for a job with good benefits, others want a healthy work-life balance, and others want a career that gives........»»