From the moment Ascend WV — the remote work program offering cash and recreation incentives to out-of-state workers — was revealed, people (including us) asked, “What about West Virginians who […]
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Oh, the humanity! Back to the office
Employees unhappy over orders to return to the office are evidently tearing their garments with grief. But they may need the garments to keep their current employment, and we’re not […]
Losing your job shouldn’t mean losing your identity
by Simone Stolzoff From California-based tech giants Twitter and Meta to retailers such as Amazon and Walmart, few industries have been spared from layoffs in recent weeks. These layoffs are […]
Provide a résumé, cover letter — and access to your brain?
by Nita Farahany Modern workers increasingly find companies no longer content to consider their résumés, cover letters and job performance. More and more, employers want to evaluate their brains. Businesses […]
Realistic look at Chips Act’s child care
by Claudia Sahm The Biden administration is requiring any semiconductor manufacturer that applies for more than $150 million in subsidies under the Chips Act to submit “plans to provide both […]
It’s not as simple as ‘get a job’
When frigid temperatures struck Morgantown over the Christmas weekend, organizations and volunteer groups struggled to find accommodations for 110 people who are homeless. Sixty people hunkered down in the emergency […]
What we learned about hybrid work
by Sarah Green Carmichael This was supposed to be the year of returning to the office. The same could be said for 2021, and even the second half of 2020. […]
Fewer jobs require a college degree. That’s a good thing
The U.S. job market is humming, with more than 10.7 million openings across the country and more than 1 million right here in Texas. That’s good news. But what might […]
Must companies treat remote workers like the others?
The surge in COVID-19 cases has prompted many companies to put off planned office reopenings, a delay that will undoubtedly be temporary. A lot of businesses, meanwhile, are adopting hybrid […]
