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Pittsburgh-based Gig Worker Platform Gridwise Revamps Gas Incentive Program with GasBuddy Partnership
As gasoline prices across the country continue to climb — now at an average of more than $5 per gallon per AAA — a Pittsburgh-based startup announced a revamping of its gas incentive program that is available to users of its platform across the country....
Massachusetts Court Blocks Gig Worker Ballot Measure Backed by Uber, Lyft
Massachusetts' top court on Tuesday blocked a bid to ask voters whether app-based ride-share and delivery drivers should be treated as independent contractors rather than employees, in The court said a ballot question that a coalition of app-based service providers...
Top 3 Tips for Improving Productivity in a Remote Working Environment
Millions of people around the world are working remotely in different fields. Some are working for companies in their region, and others for companies on the other side of the world. This might not be something new, but in the last couple of years, many companies and...
How Digital Adoption Platforms Aid Employee Training
Despite the ongoing pandemic, it’s inevitable that a new generation is entering the workforce: Gen Z. For years, businesses were focused on how millennials were changing HR teams’ approach in the workplace based on their values and needs, especially as...
Why Hybrid Work is Leading to Cybersecurity Mistakes
Many people are returning to the office for the first time in years or moving to a hybrid work schedule. This shift brings new distractions and disruptions: employees must navigate a new working environment or constantly switch between locations while navigating both...
Jobs and Career Opportunities for Veterans and Their Spouses
In this week's Career Central roundup, priority employment services are available to veterans and their spouses. And, there are big bonuses waiting for installation technicians at AT&T. Telecommunications company AT&T is looking for full-time installation...
US Job Openings Decline from Record Level but Remain High
The white-hot demand for U.S. workers cooled a bit in April, though the number of unfilled jobs remains high and companies are still desperate to hire more people. Employers advertised 11.4 million jobs at the end of April, the Labor Department said Wednesday, down...
The Freelance Isn’t Free Act Passes to Protect Workers
Last week the New York State Senate passed Senate Bill S8369B, aka the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act,” to protect freelance workers from wage theft and unfair payment practices by companies based in the state. The law is aimed at “creating parity between employees hired...
