by dankeelan | Oct 4, 2022 | Featured, Future of Work, U.S. Economy
We are at an inflection point. People are burnt out. There have been tons of think pieces on quiet quitting and what it all means but it’s simple, people are drained. In the world of work, the new expectation of “always on”...
by dankeelan | Sep 27, 2022 | Featured, Hybrid Workplace, U.S. Economy
There has been an endless stream of speculation from pundits and economists alike that we may soon see a recession in our economy. However, at this time, according to the latest reports, even the nation’s top economists are unsure of which way the economic winds...
by dankeelan | Sep 27, 2022 | Future of Work, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
Gig work expanded significantly during the pandemic and now accounts for a significant chunk of U.S. economic output; the FTC cited a 2019 estimate that the sector would generate $455 billion in annual sales by 2023. In a statement Thursday, FTC Commissioner...
by dankeelan | Sep 6, 2022 | Featured, Hybrid Workplace, Remote Work, U.S. Economy
Global inflationary pressures are pushing companies to be “more nimble” with their corporate real estate portfolios, according to WeWork. “That … has put the need for companies to look at flexibility in managing and thinking about their...
by dankeelan | Sep 6, 2022 | California, Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
So-called gig workers are everywhere in the economy — Uber drivers, food delivery people, and others. In today’s workforce, they’re basically considered an independent contractor under the law. There aren’t many rules that govern gig work — on the federal...
by dankeelan | Aug 31, 2022 | Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
Insecure income associated with nontraditional employment known as “gig work” has a negative impact on the overall health and well-being of U.S. workers, according to a new article by researchers from UTHealth Houston. A pre-press version of the findings,...
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