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...
by dankeelan | Apr 16, 2024 | Remote Work, Technology
Long before the rise of remote work spurred many tech workers to move to more affordable and livable parts of the country, Spokane started to see a trickle of people and companies from Seattle, seeking lower costs and a new lifestyle. GeekWire documented the...
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