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What the Anti-work Discourse Gets Wrong
Lately, we’ve seen a proliferation of discussions about the end of work as we know it. In this third year of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are burned out, quitting their jobs in record numbers, and reconsidering the place of work in their lives....
The Future of Work is Flexible
A Cisco-commissioned study with MIT Sloan Management Review highlights progress toward the future of work. Now comes an equal challenge: building on its promise. Hybrid work is the most transformative workforce trend in a...
Opinion: Americans Rediscover Labor Unions
“Labor Unions are having a moment” announced a recent Time magazine story, pointing out Gallup’s finding that “Sixty-eight percent of Americans approve of labor unions.” Many readers might have thought that they had accidentally stumbled on a...
This Founder Creates ‘Playbooks’ for Women to Advance Their Careers
For marginalized groups like women and people of color, achieving career success can be much harder than it is for others. Representation in the workplace amongst these groups is also a major issue in fields like tech and cryptocurrency. That's why Lisa Skeete Tatum,...
3 Things You Should Know About Retirement, No Matter Your Age
You don’t have to believe the rumors about retirement: It doesn’t have to happen when you turn 65. It doesn’t have to mean the end of your working days. It doesn’t require moving to Florida. And just like there are different ways to retire, there are different...
Make Sure You Know These Finance Tips
In the U.S., the number of gig workers increased by 34% from 2020 to 2021. If you’re one of those new gig workers, it’s time to make sure your finances are in order! Whether gigs are your main source of income or part of a side hustle, be sure that you understand your...
Growing Number of Americans Leaving Full-time Jobs for Freelance Work
As Americans continue to quit their jobs at historic rates — an accelerating trend known as the "Great Resignation" — a growing number of full-time workers are breaking out of their 9-to-5 office jobs for something a little more free-range: contract...
The New Leadership Discipline Required in the Age of Isolation
Millions of workers are leaving work. Either by quitting or leaving the office to work remotely. These various departures from the normal are leaving more and more people feeling disconnected and lonely. Seventy-two percent of global workers say they experience...
