by dankeelan | Jan 18, 2022 | Education, Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
A new labor market survey by the business analytics firm MBO Partners found that the number of gig workers[1] in the United States surged in 2021, from 38 million to 51 million workers—a 34 percent increase. While it is far from clear if that growth will...
by dankeelan | Jan 18, 2022 | Finance, Gig Workers, Tips
If you owe fourth-quarter estimated taxes for the 2021 tax year, time is running out to get the payment in and avoid a penalty. The deadline is Tuesday, January 18 for those who file estimated taxes because of income from self-employment, independent contracting,...
by dankeelan | Jan 11, 2022 | Featured, Future of Work, Gig Workers
With the slow transition away from traditional employment and rise of independent labor over the past decade, the U.S. economy has experienced a significant shift in how employees choose to work. The pandemic has served as a catalyst for deeper change with respect to...
by dankeelan | Jan 11, 2022 | Gig Workers, Learning, Remote Work, Training
“Deskless” workers have become a big focus for tech companies looking for new opportunities in the B2B market, and today a startup targeting this segment with e-learning tools is announcing a round of funding to fuel its own growth. EduMe, a London startup that...
by dankeelan | Jan 11, 2022 | Future of Work, Gig Workers
For nearly two years, companies have had to meet the flexible needs of their employees. Remote work is here to stay for many industries, but even more so, the future is a flexible workforce. In order to retain top talent, employers must be ahead of the curve...
by dankeelan | Jan 4, 2022 | Gig Workers, India
Cab-hailing firms Ola, Uber and logistics start-up Porter scored poorly in the annual Fairwork India Ratings 2021 which examines working conditions of gig economy staffers in the country. The three companies received zero points on a 10-point table system which...
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