by dankeelan | Apr 20, 2021 | Future of Work, Gig Workers
Over the last several months, Americans have heard hundreds of stories about the horrible working conditions of jobs in the so-called “gig economy.” Amazon contract drivers have such brutal delivery schedules that they are sometimes forced to pee in...
by dankeelan | Apr 20, 2021 | Career, Tips
Ah, career advice. There’s plenty of it to go around. People love to give it, and some of us love to get it, especially when we’re starting our journey or are in the midst of a career transition. But sometimes, those well-meaning advisers’ words can unintentionally...
by dankeelan | Apr 20, 2021 | Tips
When Tia Meyers was still new to freelancing, she had a nonpayment issue with one of her clients and wanted to know how other freelancers had navigated the problem. She posted the question to Facebook and was floored by the response — both by how common the issue was,...
by dankeelan | Apr 20, 2021 | Entertainment, Europe, Featured, Gig Workers
Labor organization CGT Spectacle has been spearheading a nation-wide occupation of drama theaters since March 4, and momentum hasn’t died down in the last month, with nearly 100 venues still occupied across France as of April 19. It all started at the Odeon Theater,...
by dankeelan | Apr 20, 2021 | California, Featured, Future of Work, Remote Work
Californians who swapped mind-numbing traffic and packed trains for “commutes” to a home office or living room don’t want to go back to their old daily grind. That’s according to a University of Southern California survey released Monday, which found more...
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