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Distributed Workforce Is The Future Of Work, And The Future Is Now
While there have been people working remotely for years, the concept of a distributed workforce never became a widespread and mainstream thing until governments mandated all but the most essential workers to work from home, to avoid catching and spreading the COVID-19...
Some Health Care Workers Preparing To Strike
As the US hovers on the edge of another season of respiratory viruses, some health care workers are preparing to swap their medical instruments for picket signs, sounding the alarm about a staffing crisis that they say is already affecting patient care. “Workers are...
3 Side Hustles I’d Never Consider For Good Reason
If you've been thinking about getting a side hustle, you're in good company. Zapier reports that 40% of Americans held down a side gig in 2022. And if you're able to carve out the time for a second job, the extra cash might benefit your finances in a very big way. If...
10 Best Sites For Freelance Services
The freelancing industry has seen a boom in recent years. While there are several million freelancers today, Statista reports that we can expect to see 86.5 million U.S. freelancers by 2027, a number that will make up more than half of the total U.S....
How To End The Unfairness Of Invisible Work
Years ago during an offsite, a white male colleague remarked that he didn’t have time to manage his employees to the extent they needed managing. “You must realize that has a spillover effect on the rest of us,” I said. “Your team ends up seeking other leaders to help...
House Advances Bill To Open Federal Jobs To Past Marijuana Users
Legislation opening federal employment to past marijuana users advanced out of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee on Wednesday, in the latest Democrat-led step on cannabis reform. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the committee’s ranking member and sponsor...
Study: Remote Workers More Aware Of Cybersecurity Risks Than In-Office Employees
Workers who telecommute tend to be more aware of cybersecurity threats than those who spend most of their time in a physical office and are more likely to take action to ward them off, according to our new peer-reviewed study. Our findings are based...
How To Hire Remote Workers
While working in the office was once the norm, many workers are now seeking remote opportunities. The majority of employers are embracing this trend and moving to more remote operations, especially for new employees. However, there are many challenges with finding the...
