by dankeelan | Jan 18, 2022 | Burnout, Remote Work, Technology
Clockwise, a time management and smart calendar tool, has raised $45 million in Series C funding led by Coatue, with participation from Atlassian Ventures and existing investors Accel, Greylock Partners and Bain Capital Ventures. This latest round brings the company’s...
by dankeelan | Jan 18, 2022 | Future of Work, Remote Work
Data show we can expect 30% to 40% of workdays to be remote, long after the pandemic is over. In the second-to-last week of December, 42.4% of U.S. workdays were worked from home. That’s according to a monthly survey commissioned by a trio of economists...
by dankeelan | Jan 18, 2022 | Featured, Finance, Taxes, Tips
If you made money from a full-time job or a side hustle last year, then you’re required to report those earnings on your 2021 income tax return. The IRS also offers several resources to help gig workers meet their tax obligations. You may or may not receive an...
by dankeelan | Jan 18, 2022 | Education, Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
A new labor market survey by the business analytics firm MBO Partners found that the number of gig workers[1] in the United States surged in 2021, from 38 million to 51 million workers—a 34 percent increase. While it is far from clear if that growth will...
by dankeelan | Jan 18, 2022 | Finance, Gig Workers, Tips
If you owe fourth-quarter estimated taxes for the 2021 tax year, time is running out to get the payment in and avoid a penalty. The deadline is Tuesday, January 18 for those who file estimated taxes because of income from self-employment, independent contracting,...
by dankeelan | Jan 11, 2022 | Future of Work, Jobs, Resignation
We’ve all seen signs in front of shops, restaurants, and factories: “we’re hiring!” “Help wanted!” And now, the Omicron variant is taking a toll on the already depleted workforce. We’ve wondered how there can be so many open...
by dankeelan | Jan 11, 2022 | Future of Work, Remote Work
More than a quarter of all high paying jobs will be available remotely by the end of the year, according to a new report. The study by Ladders Inc., a career site for work that pays at least $100,000, found that professionals who work in fields that emphasized tech...
by dankeelan | Jan 11, 2022 | Future of Work, Remote Work
While life in the US slowly returns to some pre-pandemic norms, telework is shaping up to be a permanent feature of the economy. The latest jobs data shows the return-to-office wave slowing. About 11.1% of workers telecommuted in December, according to the government...
by dankeelan | Jan 11, 2022 | Entrepreneurs, Featured, Start Up
During the 2008 economic downturn, I quit an incredible job to become an online news media and digital publishing entrepreneur. While I have worked with big enterprises in the past, it was only when I was exposed to the world of startups that is an excellent...
by dankeelan | Jan 11, 2022 | Career, Featured, Jobs, Tips
Americans are quitting their jobs in record numbers, and openings have soared across the country in recent months. Are you looking for a new job opportunity or career change? U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released...
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