by dankeelan | Jul 28, 2026 | Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
While the number of working adults who depend on food stamps and Medicaid has ticked up since the start of the pandemic, the number of recipients who work at Amazon and on gig economy platforms has exploded, according to a new report from the U.S. Government...
by dankeelan | Jul 28, 2026 | Cybersecurity, Featured, Gig Workers
A database stolen from Paidwork in March 2026 surfaced on a cybercrime forum in April and became public on July 19, when Have I Been Pwned confirmed the breach hit more than 23 million accounts, according to Help Net Security and Malwarebytes. The 11GB file includes...
by dankeelan | Jul 28, 2026 | Finance, Skills, Training
Starting today, a new federal student aid program is available for people who want to enter the workforce immediately. The Department of Education’s Workforce Pell grant is the first-of-its-kind financial aid program for students participating in eight to 15-week...
by dankeelan | Jul 28, 2026 | Mental Health, Workplace
According to Gallup’s latest State of the Global Workplace 2026 report, worker engagement has fallen for the second year running, dropping to 20 percent in 2025—its lowest level since 2020. Engagement, in the report’s terms, measures the...
by dankeelan | Jul 21, 2026 | Diversity, Leadership, Uncategorized
This year, corporate boardrooms have found themselves navigating a rapidly changing environment. Federal scrutiny of traditional diversity initiatives has intensified through new executive actions and expanded enforcement, while many large organizations have become...
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