by dankeelan | Jul 6, 2021 | Gig Workers, India
The story of the impact of COVID-19 on India’s gig economy—largely dominated by the on-demand sector—is quite interesting. On one hand, we have job losses and reverse-migration and on the other, we hear about isolated yet unparalleled demand for services (Swiggy and...
by dankeelan | Jul 6, 2021 | Future of Work, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
Lawmakers, union leaders and labor analysts in Massachusetts face the gargantuan task of analyzing what the post-COVID economy and workforce look like — from the use of artificial intelligence to benefits for delivery drivers. But experts speaking before the Future of...
by dankeelan | Jul 6, 2021 | Future of Work
In recent years, the world has been trending toward a gig-based economic format. A gig refers to when an independent worker is hired, often through a digital marketplace, to work on a short-term project or task on-demand, such as freelancers, independent...
by dankeelan | Jul 6, 2021 | Featured, Gig Workers, Talent
Since the gig economy exploded on the scene during the Great Recession, it has reshaped the American workforce. Consider that today, more than one-third of Americans report that they are participating in one way or another, with 49 percent of adults under 35 “gigging...
by dankeelan | Jun 21, 2021 | Career, Social Media, Tips
It was guessed and now it is known: 80% of company job searches are hidden; In other words, they are not published, so the simple fact of sending your CV to apply is not enough in many cases. Those who recruit talent have other methods, such as those referred...
by dankeelan | Jun 21, 2021 | Diversity
A McKinsey study confirms that companies with diversity and inclusion cultures and policies are 35% more profitable than those without. And that those that include women in their management teams are 25% more profitable. However, many of the Fortune 500 companies...
by dankeelan | Jun 21, 2021 | Future of Work, Hybrid Workplace, Remote Work
Apple and almost every other enterprise now find themselves looking to continue to support mobile and agile workforces following the COVID-19 pandemic. There’s a simple reason for that: many (if not most) workers simply don’t want to be in the office from 9 a.m....
by dankeelan | Jun 21, 2021 | Featured, Future of Work, Gig Workers
Have you always wanted to move into freelancing? On National Freelancers Day, now is the time to make that decision and perhaps change your life forever. According to the latest figures from IPSE (The Association of Independent Professionals and the...
by dankeelan | Jun 21, 2021 | Career, Featured, Tips
It’s common to feel “stuck” in your career. Maybe you’ve been in the same industry for a while and are no longer excited by it, or maybe you love where you work but have struggled to climb your way up the corporate ladder. Whatever the case may...
by dankeelan | Jun 21, 2021 | Featured, Management, Remote Work
As remote work allows employers to see benefits such as greater productivity, lower absenteeism and decreased turnover, it is becoming a more widespread practice, especially after the outbreak of Covid-19. Remote workers have different needs than office workers, and...
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