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 | 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...
by dankeelan | May 18, 2021 | Featured, Future of Work
As part of the NYSE Tech Summit, Bret Taylor, co-president and COO at Salesforce.com Inc, discusses the firm’s plan for a flexible return to work as companies across the U.S. take different approaches. He speaks to Emily Chang on “Bloomberg...
by dankeelan | May 11, 2021 | Age, Featured, Pay
Raising minimum wage could be a vital step for advancing the economic security of lower-wage workers who are approaching retirement age. Cynthia Murray, who turns 65 this month, is a 20-year Walmart associate in Laurel, Md. who puts in 32 hours in a four-day workweek....
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