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This is Amazon’s No. 1 Business and Leadership Book of the Year
The Amazon editorial team released its list of Best Books of the Year 2021 on Tuesday. The editors explained in a note on the “Best Books” page that they selected the works based on customer reviews and online chatter for books that were published this year, as well...
Can Insurers Survive the Shift to the Gig Economy?
Will insurers be able to survive the shift to the gig economy, and the challenges it has brought? Find out about some of the differences they are facing here. The introduction and rise of the gig economy has meant that many industries have had to adapt to be able to...
The Rise of Translators and Interpreters in the Gig Economy
Most people associate the gig economy with Uber drivers, Instacart delivery, dog walkers and cleaning services or on-demand jobs and services that most people can successfully complete. However, today’s gig economy runs far deeper, with many jobs and services...
Why the Future of Work is the Future of Travel
Airbnb’s relationship to cities is changing as tourism changes. Airbnb used to be the poster child for a tech company that showed up without permission and fought with regulators, but as the company has grown and the pandemic has changed things, it’s entered what is...
The Importance of Unplugging in a Remote-Work World
Thanks to technology, many people are able to work anywhere, anytime. And thanks to COVID-19, the shift to remote work has accelerated dramatically. A 2020 report from McKinsey & Company asserts that hybrid work models are likely to persist even after the pandemic...
I’m a Gig Worker with Zero Parental Leave
Nine months ago I was not yet a bleary-eyed dad juggling work and two baby boys, but I did know a second baby was imminent. What should’ve been a happy milestone was quickly blunted by a boomeranging lament – that there would be no taking any paid parental leave for...
Audio Production Freelance Income Survey – The Results
A few weeks ago we invited audio production freelancers the opportunity to take part in an anonymous survey about income and other associated factors. The response was encouraging with over 850 respondents worldwide. The survey was split into several questions,...
World of Hybrid Work Accelerating a New Generation of Tech Leaders
Remote work supported business continuity when crisis dominated the workplace last year. Now, a blend of in-person and at-home work - what's increasingly called hybrid work - will dominate the workplace. And the technology industry is stepping up to support them. The...
