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You Need New Skills To Make A Career Pivot
Sometimes you don’t just want a new job, you want a radical career change. Perhaps you’ve been in finance and now want to be an acupuncturist, you’re a marketer eager to lead a startup, or you’re an educator looking to shift into catering and event planning. In...
Why Side Hustles And Portfolio Careers Are The Future Of Work
During my time at Levi’s, we underwent a critical evolution in how we thought about our customer. Instead of talking about “share of closet” (how many pairs of pants does someone own, and how many of them are Levi’s) we began to talk about “share of wallet.” The...
Gen Zers Walk Into Workplace With One Foot Out The Door
Gen Z’s reputation precedes them, as new criticisms of being “lazy” and “difficult to work with” seemingly occur almost daily. Whether analyzed in research or referenced in pop culture moments, there is no doubt the perceived notion that Gen Z “lacks work ethic” is...
African American Chamber Partners With Phillies To Boost Women Entrepreneurs
In a powerful union of civic leadership and community engagement, the African American Chamber of Commerce recently launched a Business Accelerator Program aimed at empowering Black businesswomen in Philadelphia. This initiative not only supports the city’s vibrant...
Jumpstart Your Freelance Career: 25 Beginner-Friendly Jobs
If you’re reading this article, you’re probably looking for ideas of what easy freelance jobs are out there that you can start making money with right away. Ideally, you want something that allows you to work from home, set your own rates, and has minimum barriers to...
‘Operation Partnership’ Helps Veterans Navigate Job Market
Veterans like Bill Greer have been coming to the Tampa Bay Chamber to network and get pointers on how to translate their military skills into the work force. "Yes, it can be very difficult," said Greer. "Number one, just working the acronyms out of your vocabulary and...
Will Return To Work Mean Return To Open Office?
Large corporate offices emerged in the late 19th century as growing industrial businesses needed more administrative coordination. Companies wanted to have offices downtown, but real estate was scarce, so architects went vertical with tall steel-framed buildings. At...
Impact of Digital Technology on Communication, Education, and Work
Digital technology has also revolutionized the way we work. Remote work has become increasingly common, thanks to tools like virtual private networks (VPNs) and cloud computing. This has allowed businesses to operate more efficiently and has given employees more...
