by dankeelan | Sep 24, 2024 | Featured, Future of Work, Jobs, Robots
In the early 1900s, horses were the backbone of transportation. Within 15 years, automobiles replaced them, transforming how people and goods moved across America. Fast forward to today, we are on the brink of a similar transformation—but this time, humans are the...
by dankeelan | Sep 24, 2024 | Featured, Future of Work, Gig Workers
The gig economy has redefined work, offering millions of people flexibility and autonomy. As remote work becomes the norm, we are entering what I call the “Gigawatt Economy.” This era highlights the growing importance of energy infrastructure in sustaining...
by dankeelan | Sep 17, 2024 | Education, Featured, Jobs
Vice President Harris said she will cut college degree requirements for certain federal jobs if elected president as the Democratic presidential candidate and her Republican rival woo veters with economic pledges. Harris and Republican former President Donald...
by dankeelan | Sep 17, 2024 | China, Featured, Retirement
Chinese state media said Friday that the country’s top lawmakers approved a proposal to delay the age at which people stop working. Under the plan, men’s retirement age in the country will rise to 63 from 60. While women in blue-collar jobs will see their...
by dankeelan | Sep 17, 2024 | Featured, Remote Work
In his memo sent Monday notifying corporate workers about returning to the office five days per week, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy touted advantages of working in-person, citing the ability to learn, collaborate, brainstorm, and connect with colleagues more effectively. It’s...
by dankeelan | Sep 17, 2024 | Events, Featured, Gig Workers
A trend that the Covid pandemic started—a tidal wave of freelancers across all industries who focus on project work—appears to be a permanent feature throughout the U.S. economy. The proof: More than 35 percent of the U.S. workforce engaged in freelance work in...
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