There’s no question that the coronavirus pandemic has been a disaster for the labor market. The lockdowns in the spring led to about 22 million job losses, and only about half of those have been recouped thus far. Meanwhile, temporary job losses are turning into permanent ones as small businesses and large corporations in the industries most impacted by the pandemic are struggling to bounce back.
Nonetheless, the pandemic has actually been a tailwind for some industries like tech, consumer staples, and healthcare, whose products are in higher demand now. So even while some companies are being driven into bankruptcy, many are still hiring. Keep reading to see 10 companies adding jobs right now.
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