Forecasters from IHS Markit, Oxford Economics and the University of Michigan predict millions of jobs will be added this year, amounting to the greatest employment boom since the end of World War II. However, the addition still leaves employment about 4 million jobs short of where it stood before the coronavirus pandemic, says Gregory Daco, chief US economist at Oxford Economics.

According to a recent Monster survey, 82% of companies plan to hire in 2021 -- 40% plan to add positions and 42% seek to fill open positions. The survey also found that while resumes show the value someone would bring to a company, recruiters would rather have the resume reflect how a candidate's skills match the job posting.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a major increase in the demand for remote health care, so employers should take time to analyze whether a virtual care provider fits staff needs. Employers should look at quality of doctors, clinical architecture, user experience, outcome statistics and other key metrics before making a decision.

HR leaders should reach out to employees in the wake of the US Capitol insurrection by speaking up about their company's values and reminding workers of mental health resources. Leaders also should engage individually with team members to give them a safe space to share difficulties -- though avoiding discussion about politics -- and encourage employees to prioritize their well-being.

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