by dankeelan | Jul 20, 2021 | Future of Work
The emergence of smartphone apps and online marketplaces have given rise to what has become known as the ‘gig economy’. Independent workers are hired for short-term projects or ad-hoc jobs, usually as independent contractors or freelancers. Nowadays, these ‘gigs’ have...
by dankeelan | Jul 20, 2021 | Future of Work, Gig Workers
Peter Young was napping between blood draws when his ringing phone woke him. He was lying in a hospital bed in Los Angeles as part of a five-day clinical trial that required his blood to be drawn every two hours. It’s not a job most people sign up for eagerly, but for...
by dankeelan | Jul 20, 2021 | California, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
During the peak of the Great Depression, 25% of the American workforce lost their jobs, a staggering figure that would go unrivaled for a century. In May 2020, the country came close: up to 16% of Americans were out of work, beating a high of 10.6% during the Great...
by dankeelan | Jul 20, 2021 | Featured, Gig Workers, Jobs, Tips
Business leaders and entrepreneurs tend to be sociable, well-connected types. As they meet new people and learn more about what makes others successful, chances are strong they will encounter multiple opportunities to start some form of side hustle. For many, the...
by dankeelan | Jul 13, 2021 | Pay, Technology
Creatively, the online professional network designed for freelancers in creative fields, has teamed with fintech firm Orum for a venture that aims to speed up the payment process for freelance workers. Creatively Pay is designed to eliminate the wait times...
by dankeelan | Jul 13, 2021 | Featured, Remote Work, Tips
Software development has always been a complex field. Developers have to constantly adapt themselves to the varying market trends and customer expectations. Typically, a payment application such as Gpay is built using around a million lines of code. With that being...
by dankeelan | Jul 13, 2021 | Gig Workers, Jobs, Tips
You don’t need a fancy college degree to make great money if you happen to have tech skills. If you can code, provide help with websites or test software, you may be able to earn a six-figure income. Experience and references are helpful, but no degree is required....
by dankeelan | Jul 13, 2021 | Age, Featured, Remote Work
The post-pandemic working world is rapidly normalizing remote work — but the next generation of workers is wary of the change. What’s happening: Transitioning to remote work is far easier for veteran employees who have already developed social capital in the...
by dankeelan | Jul 13, 2021 | Featured, Remote Work, U.S. Economy
The pandemic has shown companies and employees alike that working from home has benefits. Many workers like the safety and freedom that remote work brings, not to mention the easy commute. We considered factors including broadband connectivity, electrical grid...
by dankeelan | Jul 13, 2021 | Future of Work, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
There are many reasons why people might want to become independent workers or freelancers. For workers, it can mean greater flexibility, especially when it comes to deciding on a schedule that works best, whether it’s full-time, part-time, or built around other...
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