by dankeelan | Oct 14, 2025 | Michigan, Unemployment
More than five years after the COVID-19 pandemic started, Michigan says it overpaid on unemployment benefits and is now demanding that money back. The Unemployment Insurance Agency, or UIA, says about 350,000 workers are required to return what they thought was free...
by dankeelan | Oct 14, 2025 | Hiring, Training
In the current climate, generic and expensive programs to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion—for example, trainings—are increasingly falling out of favor. In fact, most of the existing research suggests that trainings have not been effective at changing people’s...
by dankeelan | Oct 14, 2025 | Future of Work, Hybrid Workplace
For office employees, the transition from the traditional, Monday through Friday “9-to-5 work model” office to a more flexible, technology-forward workplace is nearly complete. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional workplace relied heavily on the physical...
by dankeelan | Oct 14, 2025 | Leadership
At the heart of every career journey is the question of how we grow—not just in skills, but in purpose, relationships, and impact. That kind of growth takes shape through everyday choices, the mentors who guide us, and the communities that stretch us to become more....
by dankeelan | Oct 14, 2025 | Featured, Gig Workers, Management
There are many reasons why someone may have a second job or some kind of side gig when they’re working for you. They may have financial needs that are greater than what you can pay. They may have expertise that enables them to consult or engage with other businesses....
by dankeelan | Oct 14, 2025 | Featured, Jobs, Tariffs
New tariffs are putting pressure on industries from manufacturing to retail, leaving certain workers most vulnerable to job cuts. Tariffs can be a real headache for everyone, but they hit some people harder than others. When new taxes are placed on imported goods, it...
by dankeelan | Oct 14, 2025 | Cybersecurity, Featured, Remote Work, Small Business
While the benefits to work-life balance for employees are clear, and remote working can also cut down on office overheads, allowing staff to work from home can be a security nightmare. So, how can a small business ensure its employees, business data, finances and...
by dankeelan | Oct 14, 2025 | Gig Workers, Tips
Most freelancers don’t fail because of a lack of talent. They fail because no one knows they exist. Marketing is the bridge between your skills and the clients who need them. But here’s the problem: Most freelancers approach marketing as a guessing game. They post...
by dankeelan | Oct 14, 2025 | Design, Metaverse, Technology
Technology has long promised to bring people closer together, yet so much of our digital life is flattened into a single pane of glass. Screens dominate our work, communication and entertainment. They are efficient, but they are isolating. The richness of human...
by dankeelan | Oct 14, 2025 | Featured, Technology
As of October 14, Windows 10 is no longer supported by Microsoft. That means no more feature updates, no more official troubleshooting support, and most importantly, no more security updates. Any zero-day exploits hackers have been sitting on are almost certainly now...
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