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Save Social Security With The Gig Economy
The Social Security trust fund will run out of money by late 2032, according to the annual report the program issued last month. The specific date is new — last year’s report projected insolvency by early 2033 — but the overall trend is not: Social Security’s long-run...
How Other Companies’ Weak Security Can Put Your Business At Risk
The Australian Cyber Security Centre recently warned that supply chain and third-party compromises are becoming a growing cybersecurity risk. While the warning was issued for Australian businesses, the reality is the same for small and medium-sized businesses...
June Jobs Report Shows Hiring Below Expectations After Spring Surge
After three months of solid job growth, June marked a somewhat weaker month for the U.S. labor market as employers added 57,000 jobs and data from previous months was revised downward, the Labor Department said July 2. The health...
China’s Booming Gig Economy Masks Job Market Pain, Strains Welfare System
Bao Zhang began driving for a Chinese ride-hailing app this year after losing his job as a software tester and says the weak job market gives him little hope of returning to the tech sector. His story is increasingly common in China, where tens of millions are...
How to Budget When Your Income Is Irregular
If you're new to freelancing, your first year can bring a huge learning curve. (Ask me, a long-time freelance writer, how I know.) You go from a steady, predictable paycheck every two weeks to getting paid in dribs, drabs and lump sums. Then come the inevitable dry...
Gig Work Is Booming – So Why Are Injured Workers Still Falling Through The Cracks?
As lawmakers across the United States revisit how gig workers should be protected on the job, the debate is increasingly focused on one central question - can workers realistically maintain the flexibility that attracts them to app-based work while also receiving...
Why Every Leader Needs A Support Ecosystem
LEADERSHIP IS A JOURNEY WITH A UNIQUE PARADOX Here it is: there is always room to grow, which is both the most exciting and the most challenging part of the role.When you start a business or step into a major leadership position, you suddenly find yourself at the...
How To Future-Proof Your Career And Increase Your Value At Work
You hear constantly about how fast the world is changing, but all the changes are especially important because to maintain success, you must stay relevant; keeping your skills up to date, applicable and polished. This can be challenging, but it’s possible to stay...
