by dankeelan | Apr 12, 2022 | Jobs, Resignation
In February, 4.4 million workers quit their jobs. And while that’s not quite as high as the record 4.5 million people who quit their jobs in November, it’s a pretty sizable number. All told, as of February, the U.S. labor market had 11.3 million job...
by dankeelan | Apr 12, 2022 | Jobs, Pay, Remote Work
Mobility and freedom are the new prizes for the professional working class. But some companies fail to grasp the scale and sweep of change The world of work was already quite sick before the coronavirus took hold, but the pandemic put rocket boosters on cultural...
by dankeelan | Apr 12, 2022 | Featured, Future of Work, Jobs
Ryan Arthur was making a fine salary. He had great benefits. And the market research consulting firm that employed him was very pleased with his work. But during the pandemic, Arthur began a very targeted job search that had little to do with financial considerations....
by dankeelan | Apr 5, 2022 | Jobs, Remote Work
The working world has become increasingly remote, with work-from-home jobs available for people with all levels of education. Some companies are now looking at a prospective employee’s skills and practical experience rather than a traditional degree, so...
by dankeelan | Apr 5, 2022 | Featured, Gig Workers, Jobs, Technology
One of the greatest things that has come along for the self-employed in the past few years is the plethora of platforms available that connect freelancers with people looking to hire them. On sites like Upwork, Freelancer and Fiverr, you can offer and find gigs in an...
by dankeelan | Mar 29, 2022 | Jobs, U.S. Economy
Some 4.35 million workers quit in February — most to take better jobs — in a sign the U.S. labor market is still the tightest it’s been in decades. Employees have more leverage over employers and they are taking advantage of it. The number of people quitting topped 4...
Recent Comments