by dankeelan | Mar 4, 2025 | Tariffs, U.S. Economy
President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a 25% tariff on all imported aluminum could cost 100,000 American jobs, the CEO of one of the largest US aluminum makers warned on Tuesday. The new tariff rate, a 15 percentage point increase from prior levels that...
by dankeelan | Mar 4, 2025 | Featured, Gender, Remote Work
Having staff physically in the workplace benefits companies and employees through stronger team collaboration and informal mentorship. But as organizations continue to corral employees back into the office, they should recognize that women pay a price through...
by dankeelan | Mar 4, 2025 | Featured, Gig Workers, Skilled Trades
The gig economy is rapidly transforming the construction industry, introducing a flexible workforce model where skilled tradespeople and laborers connect directly with contractors and clients through digital platforms. This shift from traditional employment to...
by dankeelan | Mar 4, 2025 | Featured, Gig Workers, Jobs
The gig economy has boomed in recent years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. In 2024 alone, an estimated 41 million US workers reported having side hustles. While some Americans engage in a side gig because they’re passionate about it, the majority...
by dankeelan | Mar 4, 2025 | Automation, Featured, Future of Work
Automation is undeniably changing the nature of work in the manufacturing industry. While some fear that robots will replace human workers entirely, the reality is more nuanced. Automation primarily takes over repetitive, physically demanding, and hazardous tasks,...
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