by dankeelan | Mar 9, 2021 | Benefits, Featured, U.S. Economy
Democratic leaders are rushing to pass an economic aid package this week before $300 per week enhanced unemployment benefits expire on March 14. On Feb. 27, the Democratic-controlled House passed a stimulus package that would extend enhanced unemployment...
by dankeelan | Mar 9, 2021 | Age, Featured, Jobs
Last May, Mike Ungar, 62, happily headed off to retirement. After 35 years working in management for tire manufacturer Michelin North America, Ungar, of Simpsonville, S.C., was looking forward to volunteer work and spending more time with his then 2-year-old grandson....
by dankeelan | Mar 9, 2021 | Featured, Gig Workers, Jobs, Technology
A pioneer in the future of work, in 2020, Fiverr played a critical role, as the working world learned to do things remotely. “In the last year, the future of work became the present,” Arnon insists. “For years we’ve been preaching that talent is global. That you can...
by dankeelan | Mar 9, 2021 | Featured, Gender, Gig Workers
Even in emerging job economies, a gender pay gap is evident, and new research points to women’s lower pay expectations. Amid pandemic-related job losses or furloughs, gig work has boomed. Instacart, DoorDash and UberEats have seen increases in those signing up to work...
by dankeelan | Mar 2, 2021 | Career, Featured
No matter where you are in your career, you didn’t get there without help. Someone opened a door, gave you advice, shared a bit of info about a path or a profession. And when you pass that kindness on to others, you often get more benefits than you could have...
by dankeelan | Mar 2, 2021 | Benefits, Featured, U.S. Economy
Relief is coming to unemployed people previously not eligible for unemployment benefits. The U.S. Department of Labor announced an expansion on Thursday of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). The guidelines expand eligibility for three...
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