by dankeelan | Sep 28, 2021 | Featured, Gig Workers, Safety
The lives of delivery workers in major US cities are dangerous, surprisingly expensive, and largely only possible because of the support app-based laborers offer each other. But a new editorial series from Rest of World shows that the experiences of US-based gig...
by dankeelan | Sep 28, 2021 | Career, Remote Work, Tips
Since the pandemic, the number of home-based workers has surged. A new study revealed that by 2025, more than 36 million Americans will be working remotely. A new Upwork’s survey revealed remote workers are 35% to 40% more productive than their in-office...
by dankeelan | Sep 28, 2021 | Featured, Hybrid Workplace, Leadership, Remote Work
As the meeting began, dozens of eager eyes stared back at me in anticipation. Questions, answers, and varied perspectives flew back and forth at brisk pace. A half-hour later, we concluded the meeting with a set of definitive action items. Job done. Quite routine, you...
by dankeelan | Sep 28, 2021 | Featured, Future of Work, Jobs
The jobs of the future are in part the jobs of the past: Work for electricians, carpenters, and plumbers could help fix the labor shortage. With millions of Americans reevaluating their careers during the pandemic and quitting jobs, skilled trades that typically offer...
by dankeelan | Sep 28, 2021 | Jobs, Technology, Tools
When the pandemic first hit, one of the industries most immediately affected was the restaurant industry. Many establishments closed for months, if not longer, sending the industry into a crisis. But now that industry is facing a different crisis: Diner foot...
by dankeelan | Sep 21, 2021 | Diversity, Future of Work, Leadership
Creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is one of the most talked-about subjects in the current business environment. But, with teams in different locations and multiple stakeholders spread across various business units, where do you begin? Focusing on...
by dankeelan | Sep 21, 2021 | Career, Tips
When I was applying for my first job, sleepless nights, stress, and anxiety were commonplace. I’d spend all day Googling “best resume tips” and “common recruiter questions,” scrolling through pages and pages of advice online. A handful of my applications led to...
by dankeelan | Sep 21, 2021 | Book Review, Future of Work, Remote Work
Bad predictions are an occupational hazard for forecasters. And, on this front, the late futurist Alvin Toffler was not immune. Human cloning by the 1980s? Nope. Toffler was a renowned writer who accurately described many forces that would reshape the world. But along...
by dankeelan | Sep 21, 2021 | Featured, Remote Work
As companies debate the impact of large-scale remote work, a new study of over 61,000 Microsoft employees found that working from home caused workers to become more siloed in how they communicate, engage in fewer real-time conversations, and spend fewer hours in...
by dankeelan | Sep 21, 2021 | Future of Work, Gig Workers, Management
Now, more than ever, is the time to use the services of freelancers: the growth of the market for freelancers is increasing competition between them and lowering the prices for services. Indeed, some tasks are more accessible to outsource to a freelancer than...
Recent Comments