by dankeelan | Apr 23, 2024 | Featured, Hybrid Workplace, Mental Health
In today’s evolving workplace, the discussion on flexible work arrangements and their impact on mental health is critical and timely. Groundbreaking research at the University of Pittsburgh, examining data across multiple U.S. states involving more than 5 million...
by dankeelan | Apr 23, 2024 | Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other major business groups have asked a Texas federal judge to permanently block a Biden administration rule that would make it more difficult for companies to treat certain workers as independent contractors rather than their...
by dankeelan | Apr 23, 2024 | Featured, Jobs, U.S. Economy
The Federal Trade Commission banned noncompete agreements for most U.S. workers Tuesday with a new rule that will bar employers from enforcing clauses that restrict workers from switching employers within their industry, which the agency said suppresses wages and gums...
by dankeelan | Apr 16, 2024 | Featured, Gig Workers, Health
The “gig economy” could be setting up many young adults for drinking problems later in life, a new study warns. People who take poorly paid temp jobs as freelancers or independent contractors are 43% more likely to develop an alcohol-related illness than...
by dankeelan | Apr 16, 2024 | Featured, Gig Workers
“Gig-tripping is a new trend that sees fans planning travel ― often internationally ― around the tour stops of their favorite artists,” said Lisa Chen, CEO of ToursByLocals. “This might be because they can’t get tickets for their home show, to save money, or...
by dankeelan | Apr 16, 2024 | Entrepreneurs, Featured, Future of Work
Steve Jobs called it ‘collecting dots.’ It’s where you read and investigate several things at the same time, both historical and then looking forward. It might be researching an industry, studying the economic and industry trends, looking at technology trends, looking...
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