None of this surprises Dowell Myers, a demographer and professor of public policy at the University of Southern California. For tax purposes, it’s easier to stay in the same state and in most regions of the country, state universities are popular. Alumni have wide networks of friends within the state’s borders, which serve them well when moving to a new place and job-hunting. … [Read more...] about Staying in Texas. Fleeing New York. Here’s how and where people are moving during COVID-19
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We’re in the midst of a caregiving crisis. Here’s how Biden may address it
But this upheaval was far from unexpected. The pandemic and ensuing economic turmoil of 2020 merely exacerbated a caregiving and childcare crisis that many experts say was already on the verge of boiling over, even if it has often been given short shrift by politicians and the media. “I actually think we’ve been in a child care crisis for a long time,” economist Betsey Stevenson told Politico in July. “The pandemic has just pulled the lid off it, so we’re all staring at that crisis right now.” … [Read more...] about We’re in the midst of a caregiving crisis. Here’s how Biden may address it
Can you fire an employee who was a U.S. Capitol rioter? In a word, yes
Incendiary speech or activity also brushes up against other issues in a workplace. Let’s say a staffer parks a car in the employee lot that has an anti-LGBTQ or Proud Boys bumper sticker on it. Other workers pass by it and know that person’s opinions, which could make marginalized or underrepresented employees feel harassed. Employers have to decide what their tolerance levels are. … [Read more...] about Can you fire an employee who was a U.S. Capitol rioter? In a word, yes
Why aspiring NYC mayor Andrew Yang upset New Yorkers with his quip about working from home
New Paltz, a town in Ulster County, is approximately 80 miles north of Manhattan. Yang’s decision to spend time there speaks to ongoing debates over the city’s viability during the pandemic, and how people who have fled New York during its worst moments are often the ones who can afford to. … [Read more...] about Why aspiring NYC mayor Andrew Yang upset New Yorkers with his quip about working from home
Square Enix: A Tale Of Two Gaming Cultures
“A massive multiplayer online game built around a hunting, fishing, and outdoor lifestyle is definitely not going to come from Europe or Japan. I walked into a fishing, hunting, and tackle store and realized all the lures and equipment could work for game microtransactions,” says Fischer, referring to the virtual tools, like weapons, that players can purchase to advance in games. “I looked at the demographic that enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping, and it’s people who don’t have any online social outlet for that, and spend a lot of money on it. … [Read more...] about Square Enix: A Tale Of Two Gaming Cultures