Losing a job is one of the most stressful events in life. In fact, it often ranks among the highest stressors on lists of life-altering events such as a death in the family, divorce, and serious illness. To date, millions of people have lost their jobs due to the global pandemic, COVID-19.
The unemployment numbers have broken records, with no signs of slowing down. With major shifts in workplace culture, working from home, and essential worker demands, 2020 has changed employment in significant ways.