Work & Retirement

Social Security tracks your earnings so they can pay you the benefits you’ve earned over your lifetime. That is why it’s so important for you to review your earnings record.  ...

The Ohio job market is on the rise. While residents of the state actively look for job openings, employees are indeed needed in large numbers. In March 2024, the largest number of jobs in Ohio’s history was created.

Using platforms like Jooble, you can find a lot of jobs that pay cash daily in many cities across Ohio, including cities like Cleveland. However, labor market trends are constantly changing with employers having their own requirements for hiring new employees. We have compiled the most important ones for you to learn more about job market trends in Ohio.

Big data and AI skills

Many people are already bored by AI, but this is just the beginning. AI and big data skills are truly valuable as they open up new career opportunities:

• a higher position;
• a decent salary;
• an advantage over competitors;
• increased efficiency through process automation;
• excellent accuracy in operations.

These skills are required by many employers. Such professionals as systems analysts need them most of all. If you work in this field, you must keep up with the trends.

Leadership

It is very important for an organization’s success that the manager has leadership skills. The management style also affects the team in many ways. Leadership is very important for guiding the employees and motivating the team.

A great leader can inspire his team. He also:

• makes important decisions and succeeds in the long run;
• must be able to communicate clearly;
• resolve disputes constructively;
• build strong teams;
• hold participants accountable.

Overall, in 2024, many companies need professional managers with strong leadership skills.

UX design skills

UX specialists will be at the peak of popularity among employers in 2024. They must be able to design for optimal user experience. This is the skill of the future, and it is a must-have for professionals looking to build a career in IT.

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If you are one of the more than 72 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits, keep an eye on your mailbox for an envelope from the SSA, which will send out notifications beginning in December. The notice will outline how much you can expect to receive in your monthly check starting in 2025. ...

Do you belong to a group or club that is open to new members? Let us know about it. We're starting a new online and print directory of area clubs to help make it easier for people to connect. ...

Original Medicare does not cover hearing aids or the exams for fitting them. Some Medicare Advantage plans, however, offer added benefits not covered by Original Medicare, including hearing services. Given the high out-of-pocket cost of hearing aids and their importance to overall health, anyone with hearing loss may want to consider all their options. ...

Two local men, who have worked for decades serving their communities, have been honored by the state as outstanding senior citizens during a ceremony in Columbus that was sponsored by the Ohio Department of Aging. ...

Retirement is essential, but where do you start? It can be tough because figuring out your budget isn't an exact science and your needs will vary, based on your goals and other factors. ...

A good thing to do when you love what you do is to keep doing it. So that's what Matt Diliberato shows us how to do. ...