The coronavirus pandemic has impacted several jobs globally with nearly 10 mn people filing for unemployment benefits in America alone. The pandemic has forced businesses to close operations and employees have been sent on furloughs for indefinite periods. The International Labour Organization has predicted that globally around 2.5mn jobs would be lost due to the…
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Dynamic glass company View lays off staff
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•California-based dynamic glass maker, View has recently laid off an unknown number of employees. These layoffs are also made from the company’s plant in Olive Branch, Mississippi. View specializes in making dynamic glasses that are designed to reduce heat and glare as well as lessen eyestrain. View touts its glass as a way for real…
SaaS platform RateGain sends employees on temporary leaves amid coronavirus
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•The coronavirus pandemic has proved to be a pain in the back of businesses, especially new-age startups. The pandemic followed by a nationwide lockdown has severely affected the businesses and operations of many organizations that are now finding it hard to tide over the unprecedented crisis. Companies have now resorted to tough cost-cutting measures in…
OpenSesame offering free access to professional courses for remote and furloughed workers
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•OpenSesame, the global elearning innovator, announced unlimited free access to online training for any employee working from home or furloughed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The offer includes elearning courses in multiple languages for developing customer service, sales, and other essential professional skills. “At OpenSesame, we believe elearning provides the most efficient path…