by dankeelan | Apr 22, 2025 | Economy, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
Gig work provided a source of income for many workers during previous downturns. Apps like Uber and Instacart got their start and recruited lots of independent contractors in the years after the financial crisis of 2008, for instance. Continue reading...
by dankeelan | Apr 8, 2025 | Featured, Jobs, Tariffs, U.S. Economy
President Donald Trump’s tariffs — and the anxiety they are creating — have sent the stock market into a nosedive. But it’s not just stocks. Uncertainty is spreading throughout the economy. There are several ways these concerns are showing up in the labor market,...
by dankeelan | Apr 1, 2025 | Featured, Jobs, U.S. Economy
US employers pulled back on their hiring plans last month, while layoffs in the federal government spiked to their highest level in more than four years, new labor market data showed Tuesday. The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey data provided some...
by dankeelan | Mar 25, 2025 | Remote Work, U.S. Economy
The remote work revolution appears to have run its course. Lately, there has been a push from business leaders for a return to the office, forcing many workers to start commuting back to their workplaces. The Trump administration is wiping out remote work by federal...
by dankeelan | Mar 18, 2025 | Jobs, Technology, U.S. Economy
The number of Americans working multiple jobs reached an all-time high of about 8.9 million in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. About 60% of those multiple jobholders are working full time, with a part-time gig in their off-hours....
by dankeelan | Mar 4, 2025 | Diversity, Leadership, U.S. Economy
Around 53% of C-suite leaders surveyed after the inauguration say the administration’s rhetoric and policies are likely to decrease DEI commitments within the corporate world overall, according to a survey from employment law firm Littler conducted in January of 2025....
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