by dankeelan | May 18, 2021 | Benefits, Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
At least 11 states are opting out of federal unemployment programs months early. But some workers may be able to keep the extended benefits. The moves, made by officials in Republican-led states, would cut off benefits as early as June 12. The aid includes an extra...
by dankeelan | May 18, 2021 | Gig Workers, Jobs, Stories
Vanessa Otake started working at Unilever in 2003. She is an engineer by training, and worked in technically-focused research and development (R&D) roles before making a sharp turn into HR, as a diversity and inclusion lead overseeing gender equity. While that...
by dankeelan | May 18, 2021 | Featured, Tips
The popularity of side hustles and part-time work continues to grow. Of more than 3,000 job seekers surveyed by Monster in November 2020, 92% said that in light of the coronavirus pandemic, now is a good time to look into gig work. Among the most popular ways to earn...
by dankeelan | May 18, 2021 | Career, Featured, Tips, Women
An estimated 5.5 million women have exited the workforce in the past year (with some already referring to this professional exodus as the first-ever “she-cession”). Many female professionals didn’t have a choice to remain at their jobs since closed...
by dankeelan | May 18, 2021 | Career, Tips
So what’s next? The good news is that, while hiring isn’t quite back to pre-pandemic levels, the overall job market is building steam. According to a report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), employers are projecting that they’ll be...
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