by dankeelan | Apr 23, 2024 | Gig Workers
The gig economy is nothing new. Nor is it inherently bad for workers. Artists and tradespeople have relied on gig work for centuries. It provides much flexibility, which many workers need, and which explains why it remains a popular option. However, the rise of...
by dankeelan | Apr 23, 2024 | Featured, Jobs, U.S. Economy
The Federal Trade Commission banned noncompete agreements for most U.S. workers Tuesday with a new rule that will bar employers from enforcing clauses that restrict workers from switching employers within their industry, which the agency said suppresses wages and gums...
by dankeelan | Apr 16, 2024 | Economy, Gig Workers
The financial woes of gig economy workers have been laid bare in a new study, which reveals that over half report their unpredictable earnings lead to monetary difficulties. A poll involving 1,000 workers also highlighted that their sporadic work schedules make it...
by dankeelan | Apr 16, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Future of Work, Jobs
I’m at Fortune Brainstorm AI in London this week, where attendees are getting a taste of the incredible array of activities that have been sparked by latest advances in data technology: AI creating videos, finishing Beethoven’s 10th Symphony, building winning sports...
by dankeelan | Apr 16, 2024 | Remote Work
Remote work could cut hundreds of millions of tons of carbon emissions from car travel—but at the cost of billions lost in public transit revenues, according to a new study. Using the latest data on remote work and transportation behavior since the pandemic...
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