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Social Distancing Still Keeping 3M Americans out of Work
Coronavirus // October 28, 2022

COVID changed everything. From consumption patterns to communication standards, the idea that changes resulting from the events of 2020 and 2021 would disappear as soon as a vaccine was developed has been proven drastically shortsighted. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail Response to Recession Already Happening — Months Before Official Declaration
Retail // May 23, 2022

Recessions are peculiar beasts. They’re both natural and normal, yet dreaded and inevitable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Data: Laid-Off Workers Eligible For More Jobless Benefits Than Wages
Economy // July 08, 2020

According to a recent National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) survey, two-thirds of unemployed workers in the U.S. after the CARES Act could have received compensation that was better than what they earned at their previous jobs, with one-fifth also receiving almost double what they...

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Retail Response to Recession Already Happening — Months Before Official Declaration

May 23, 2022
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OpenAI Says 70% of ChatGPT Use is Non-Work Related

September 17, 2025
New research shows a surge in the use of OpenAI’s ChatGPT for non-work purposes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Social Distancing Still Keeping 3M Americans out of Work

October 28, 2022
COVID changed everything. From consumption patterns to communication standards, the idea that changes resulting from the events of 2020 and 2021 would disappear as soon as a vaccine was developed...

Data: Laid-Off Workers Eligible For More Jobless Benefits Than Wages

July 08, 2020
According to a recent National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) survey, two-thirds of unemployed workers in the U.S. after the CARES Act could have received compensation that was better than...