Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home became an option many companies implemented for part-time and full-time employees. However, working long hours began to affect employees’ mental health, which began the workplace trend of “quiet quitting.”

The Coronavirus pandemic caused financial uncertainty for individuals and businesses. Some companies laid off employees to cut costs and maintain revenue.

On August 12, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act was introduced. The Act determined the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) should receive an additional $80 billion over the next ten years to help with tax enforcement on high-net-worth individuals.

For a second straight quarter, the gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States fell, the typical definition of a recession. Due to the rising fears of a recession, companies have reduced their job openings, and there is a possibility some people will be getting laid off in the near future.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the cost of living has continued to rise due to the surging inflation rates. When the Bureau of Labor Statistics calculated the most recent inflation rate using the Consumer Price Index, it was determined that it was at its highest level in 40 years.

On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, crypto bank Celsius filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The digital asset firm mentioned extreme market conditions led to a surge in customer withdrawals, ultimately hurting their operations.

When the COVID-19 pandemic began back in 2020, there were times of uncertainty. One of the main concerns people had was job security. However, many people decided it was time for them to try and explore different opportunities. As millions of people the need to find another job, this led to the Great Resignation.

On June 24, 2022, the federal court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision, making the possibility of attaining an abortion illegal for women. This ruling came in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, where an argument was made that the Constitution does not protect women from receiving abortions, and, thus, should be illegal.

Negotiating salary and compensation are crucial steps in the interview process. Key advantages of negotiating your offer through email include more time to research and the ability to better control your tone and emotions in writing.

On June 10, 2022, Tesla announced their board of directors had accepted a proposal for a three-to-one stock split. If the majority of the shareholders vote in favor of the stock split, it will then be initiated and executed.

When the COVID-19 pandemic initially hit, the majority of employees at some companies began working remotely until they were cleared to return to the office. The integration of work flexibility allowed employees to continue working and earning money while being in the comfort of their homes.