by dankeelan | Jul 25, 2023 | Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
Lazarus Limo usually starts his day at 10 a.m. ET, driving passengers and delivering food for Uber around Chapel Hill, North Carolina. “I tend to set a minimum target of how much I should get by the end of the day. As soon as I get my target, that’s it; I’m done...
by dankeelan | Jul 25, 2023 | Age, Entrepreneurs, Featured
A recent survey conducted by GOBankingRates reveals that a remarkable 51% of 18- to 24-year-olds express their desire to embark on an entrepreneurial journey, with an impressive 14% already taking the leap into the world of business ownership — higher percentages than...
by dankeelan | Jul 25, 2023 | Future of Work, Robots
In the heart of Kyoto, Japan, sits the more than 400-year-old Kodai-ji Temple, graced with ornate cherry blossoms, traditional maki-e art—and now a robot priest made from aluminum and silicone. “Mindar,” a robot priest designed to resemble the Buddhist...
by dankeelan | Jul 25, 2023 | Future of Work
Gone are the days of the standard nine-to-five workday for many in the US. Say hello to the “triple-peak” workday. The pandemic and its effects on work have reconfigured the white-collar employee’s workday in many ways,...
by dankeelan | Jul 18, 2023 | Entrepreneurs, Pay
If you are the founder and CEO of a unicorn startup, sure, you won’t have to worry about money ever again, but that’s hardly the average entrepreneur. According to research from Payscale, the average base salary for small business owners is $69,147 per year — not that...
by dankeelan | Jul 18, 2023 | Cybersecurity, Mentoring
A community of mentorship builds stronger CISOs and is good for the cyber industry. Making it happen is simple: if you have a problem, reach out. If someone reaches out, answer the call. Those who have been around the world of cybersecurity for a while have long...
by dankeelan | Jul 18, 2023 | Leadership, LGBT
Business leaders have a responsibility not only to drive financial success, but also to create inclusive and supportive environments for their employees. In recent years, the importance of allyship for LGBTQ+ individuals has gained considerable attention – for good...
by dankeelan | Jul 18, 2023 | Future of Work, Remote Work
Rachel Dunlop doesn’t think she’ll ever go back to the 9-to-5 office grind after making a career switch to freelance during the pandemic. “There’s way too many benefits to this way of life,” she told Insider. Dunlop, 39, lives in...
by dankeelan | Jul 18, 2023 | Gig Workers, Stories
“I have the freedom to work from my hometown or any location of my choice without the need to commute to an office,” Ravindra S, a Java developer working for a leading IT company, tells YourStory. Like Ravindra, a seasoned professional with almost a decade of...
by dankeelan | Jul 18, 2023 | Featured, Gig Workers, Stories
Economists in Hawaii say the gig economy has provided individuals with flexible work options, and its success is a testament to the potential it holds. An extraordinary success story is right here in our Islands: a DoorDash driver in Hawaii is breaking all...
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