by dankeelan | Mar 16, 2021 | Featured, Finance, Gig Workers
In the past decade, a surge of workers flowing into the gig economy has created a realistic avenue for earning a living outside of just collecting a paycheck from an employer. Many who earn income from self-employment do so in a part-time capacity on top of another...
by dankeelan | Mar 9, 2021 | Benefits, Featured, U.S. Economy
Democratic leaders are rushing to pass an economic aid package this week before $300 per week enhanced unemployment benefits expire on March 14. On Feb. 27, the Democratic-controlled House passed a stimulus package that would extend enhanced unemployment...
by dankeelan | Mar 9, 2021 | Disabilities
Across the state, Minnesotans will have the opportunity to voice their support for workers with disabilities and their caretakers during a virtual iteration of the Capitol Rally for Disability Services Day 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 9. The event is billed as an...
by dankeelan | Mar 9, 2021 | Age, Featured, Jobs
Last May, Mike Ungar, 62, happily headed off to retirement. After 35 years working in management for tire manufacturer Michelin North America, Ungar, of Simpsonville, S.C., was looking forward to volunteer work and spending more time with his then 2-year-old grandson....
by dankeelan | Mar 9, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence, Jobs
The workforce is no stranger to sweeping changes, from the industrial revolution to overseas outsourcing. AI and automation is another iteration of a workforce revolution. The culture of fear that surrounds AI spans decades — from science fiction novels to pop...
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