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Work Remote, Get Paid Less?
Mobility and freedom are the new prizes for the professional working class. But some companies fail to grasp the scale and sweep of change The world of work was already quite sick before the coronavirus took hold, but the pandemic put rocket boosters on cultural...
Why the Virtual, Flexible Future of Work is Good for Business
After two long years, and several false starts, a return to the office is finally happening across North America. Like other leading employers, my company recently announced that we’ll gradually open our doors in April. That doesn’t mean we’re going back to life as we...
When the Future of Work Means Always Looking For Your Next Job
Ryan Arthur was making a fine salary. He had great benefits. And the market research consulting firm that employed him was very pleased with his work. But during the pandemic, Arthur began a very targeted job search that had little to do with financial considerations....
More than 50 US Gig Workers Killed While Working Since 2017
Isabella Lewis was driving for Lyft on a Sunday in Plano, Texas, last August when she was carjacked and killed by her passenger. As her family tried to piece together what happened, they kept receiving calls from an insurance company they didn’t recognize, but finally...
Colorado State Using Micro-internship Platform Allowing Employers to Post Gig Work for Students
Colorado State University has partnered with technology company Parker Dewey to create a program that allows students to participate in micro-internships, or short-term, paid gigs that they can sign up for with reputable companies on-demand. ...
Gig Workers Speak Out as Seattle Considers Labor Law
New legislation under consideration by the Seattle City Council aims to improve wages and job standards for gig workers at services like Instacart, DoorDash, TaskRabbit and Uber Eats. The legislation was introduced this week and showcased at a press event Thursday...
5 Training Lessons Companies Have Learned From the Pandemic
Remember when employees used to be in the same building, and you could do training in-person or shadow someone one-on-one? And when someone new joined the company, they’d be introduced to colleagues, shown around the office and brought up to speed, often by peers in...
How the Metaverse Could Change Work
Imagine a world where you could have a beachside conversation with your colleagues, take meeting notes while floating around a space station, or teleport from your office in London to New York, all without taking a step outside your front door. Feeling under pressure...
