by dankeelan | May 25, 2021 | Gig Workers, Tips
Over the past decade, the gig economy has exploded. The opportunities available for gig work seem endless: rideshares, delivery drivers, copywriting, accounting, web developers … the list goes on and on. Not only that, but it seems like everyone either knows...
by dankeelan | May 25, 2021 | Safety
Severe injuries on the job are common no matter where you are in the United States, but according to a new analysis, there are some states where employees may have heightened risk to broken bones, amputations, and workplace trauma. Help Advisor analyzed OSHA’s...
by dankeelan | May 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
As organizations around the world make plans for their people to return to the workplace, the latest research report from Accenture finds that 83% of people say a hybrid work model is optimal – where individuals have the ability to work remotely between 25% and...
by dankeelan | May 25, 2021 | Future of Work, Remote Work
I started five businesses from scratch, and I can tell you the quality of talent that I was able to recruit early on made all the difference in whether I succeeded or stumbled. What I’ve learned over the years is that recruiting the best and brightest isn’t just about...
by dankeelan | May 18, 2021 | Jobs, Tips
The freelance market is heating up. During the first quarter of 2021, the Freelancer.com platform posted over a half million jobs. And during the same period, FlexJobs.com reported a 10%+ jump in postings for freelancers in a variety of career categories. It’s a trend...
by dankeelan | May 18, 2021 | Featured, Unions
The presidents of the nation’s two major teachers unions called separately for a full return to in-person learning in the fall, with the leader of the American Federation of Teachers declaring Thursday that her organization was “all-in.” In an address on social...
by dankeelan | May 18, 2021 | Benefits, Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
At least 11 states are opting out of federal unemployment programs months early. But some workers may be able to keep the extended benefits. The moves, made by officials in Republican-led states, would cut off benefits as early as June 12. The aid includes an extra...
by dankeelan | May 18, 2021 | Gig Workers, Jobs, Stories
Vanessa Otake started working at Unilever in 2003. She is an engineer by training, and worked in technically-focused research and development (R&D) roles before making a sharp turn into HR, as a diversity and inclusion lead overseeing gender equity. While that...
by dankeelan | May 18, 2021 | Featured, Tips
The popularity of side hustles and part-time work continues to grow. Of more than 3,000 job seekers surveyed by Monster in November 2020, 92% said that in light of the coronavirus pandemic, now is a good time to look into gig work. Among the most popular ways to earn...
by dankeelan | May 18, 2021 | Career, Featured, Tips, Women
An estimated 5.5 million women have exited the workforce in the past year (with some already referring to this professional exodus as the first-ever “she-cession”). Many female professionals didn’t have a choice to remain at their jobs since closed...
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