"Now is the time for organizations to evaluate what is working well for their people, and what's not resonating," says Alight Solution's Laine Thomas Conway. (Photo: Shutterstock)
The start of the COVID pandemic in the United States coincided with a surge in unemployment, peaking at 14.8% last April. Responding to chaos and uncertainty, as well as state-wide shutdowns, businesses tightened their belts, cut wages and hours, furloughed and laid-off workers.
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Emily Payne
Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.
