After eight months of enduring the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone has to wonder if anything will ever be the same. That would seem to be particularly true as it relates to the U.S. economy and job market.
As the nation’s unemployment rate rose to near 15% in April, American workers were forced to face certain realities. They were forced to recognize that most industries were going to be tightening up on hiring practices, which is exactly what has happened.