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Seasonal hiring prospects are looking good, at least for workers

Nov 22, 2024
Demand for seasonal workers is robust but relatively low unemployment figures may make it harder for employers to find people.
Seasonal hiring appears to be back to pre-pandemic levels, with a shift away from brick-and-mortars and toward e-commerce.
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Workplace testing for COVID-19 is still limited

Oct 8, 2020
The cost and complexity of testing employees means many industries aren't benefiting.
Rapid testing can help workplaces open back up, but only to an extent.
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