Unemployment reached 14.7% in April as the economy lost 20.5 million jobs, according to data from the Labor Department. The unemployment rate for Latino or Hispanic workers climbed to 18.9% and 16.7% for black workers.
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AccuWeather has improved employee satisfaction through an integrated culture program that includes improvements to talent management and connects employees to the mission, says HR executive Elizabeth Soroka. "I find that approaching my role as a coach makes it easier for people to ask questions and ultimately feel more dedicated and engaged in their jobs," she says.
Employees facing job losses due to the novel coronavirus pandemic can retain their health insurance coverage through the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act program. Enrolling in COBRA means continuing the same health coverage offered by the employer, but workers are responsible for the full premium cost, not just their employee share.
The percentage of employers using remote work for salaried employees increased 61 percentage points since the start of 2020, but almost all HR professionals expect work to revert to the office after the coronavirus pandemic subsides, according to a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management and Oxford Economics. The survey reflects responses from mid-April.
Baking banana bread, a trend that's taken off during the pandemic, can help with stress management and offers moments of joy during difficult times, says licensed master social worker Julie Ohana. "It's about the connection, it's about the memories and it's about associating other positive experiences along with the banana bread," she says.
