by dankeelan | Jun 9, 2020 | Artificial Intelligence, Featured, Future of Work, Publishing
When times are tough, the tough cut expenses. That includes tech giant Microsoft who is cutting dozens of journalists and editorial staff and replacing them with artificial intelligence software, reports The Guardian. Starting in July, Microsoft News, MSN and...
by dankeelan | Jun 9, 2020 | Featured, Gig Workers, Technology, U.S. Economy
Chris O’Reilly, 28, turned to the freelancing website Upwork when he lost his job in March after the country went into lockdown to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. After applying for a handful of job postings, he was invited to a Skype interview for a...
by dankeelan | Jun 9, 2020 | Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
The arrival of the novel coronavirus and subsequent shutdowns of economies across the globe have caused hardships not seen in generations. But for business professors, it’s also a once-in-a-generation research opportunity. USC Marshall Assistant Professor of...
by dankeelan | Jun 2, 2020 | Benefits, Featured, Gig Workers, Insurance
The Senate Labor Committee on Thursday advanced a bill that would require gig economy companies like Uber and Postmates to provide benefits for their New Jersey-based workers. The bill would require companies to create a so-called portable benefits structure, meaning...
by dankeelan | Jun 2, 2020 | Featured, Remote Work, Tips
HOME is where the heart is – and the state of your house can have a big impact on your wellbeing. To mark Mental Health Week, I asked 60 Minute Makeover DIY expert Craig Phillips for some advice. He said: “Just painting walls or putting down laminate can change...
by dankeelan | Jun 2, 2020 | Entrepreneurs, Featured, Tips
Every company and entrepreneur faces obstacles on their way to success. No matter how much effort is put into risk assessment and management, the reality is that the unexpected occurs — whether it’s a disaster or some other problem that...
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