by dankeelan | Jan 18, 2022 | Education, Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
A new labor market survey by the business analytics firm MBO Partners found that the number of gig workers[1] in the United States surged in 2021, from 38 million to 51 million workers—a 34 percent increase. While it is far from clear if that growth will...
by dankeelan | Jan 18, 2022 | Finance, Gig Workers, Tips
If you owe fourth-quarter estimated taxes for the 2021 tax year, time is running out to get the payment in and avoid a penalty. The deadline is Tuesday, January 18 for those who file estimated taxes because of income from self-employment, independent contracting,...
by dankeelan | Jan 11, 2022 | Future of Work, Jobs, Resignation
We’ve all seen signs in front of shops, restaurants, and factories: “we’re hiring!” “Help wanted!” And now, the Omicron variant is taking a toll on the already depleted workforce. We’ve wondered how there can be so many open...
by dankeelan | Jan 11, 2022 | Future of Work, Remote Work
More than a quarter of all high paying jobs will be available remotely by the end of the year, according to a new report. The study by Ladders Inc., a career site for work that pays at least $100,000, found that professionals who work in fields that emphasized tech...
by dankeelan | Jan 11, 2022 | Future of Work, Remote Work
While life in the US slowly returns to some pre-pandemic norms, telework is shaping up to be a permanent feature of the economy. The latest jobs data shows the return-to-office wave slowing. About 11.1% of workers telecommuted in December, according to the government...
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