by dankeelan | Jul 20, 2021 | Jobs, U.S. Economy, Veterans
You know that government jobs give preference hiring points to veterans. But some states kick it up to a whole new level: absolute preference. “Absolute preference” gives veteran applicants a bump to the front of the hiring line even if other, non-veteran...
by dankeelan | Jul 20, 2021 | Featured, Remote Work, U.S. Economy
It’s no secret that employee-employer tensions about heading back to the workplace are growing. As more employers push to get employees back in-house, the workers themselves are taking a harder stand. An April 2021 survey by FlexJobs found that 60% of women and...
by dankeelan | Jul 20, 2021 | Featured, Remote Work, Tips, U.S. Economy
Businesses based in Columbus, Ohio, are the most friendly to fully remote positions, followed by San Diego, Phoenix, St. Louis and San Francisco. Why it matters: Even as many employees hope to continue to work remotely after offices reopen, not all businesses are on...
by dankeelan | Jul 20, 2021 | California, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
During the peak of the Great Depression, 25% of the American workforce lost their jobs, a staggering figure that would go unrivaled for a century. In May 2020, the country came close: up to 16% of Americans were out of work, beating a high of 10.6% during the Great...
by dankeelan | Jul 13, 2021 | Featured, Remote Work, U.S. Economy
The pandemic has shown companies and employees alike that working from home has benefits. Many workers like the safety and freedom that remote work brings, not to mention the easy commute. We considered factors including broadband connectivity, electrical grid...
by dankeelan | Jul 13, 2021 | Future of Work, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
There are many reasons why people might want to become independent workers or freelancers. For workers, it can mean greater flexibility, especially when it comes to deciding on a schedule that works best, whether it’s full-time, part-time, or built around other...
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