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New to the Gig Economy? 3 Things to Know
Shutdowns, layoffs and salary cuts brought on by the coronavirus pandemic have left millions of Americans searching for new sources of income. Those who’ve recently turned to gig work may be weeks away from a financial surprise in the form of unexpected tax bills and...
Is it Legal to be Recorded at Work without Consent?
it’s typical for employers to use video surveillance technology to identify any inappropriate behavior or unsafe working conditions or to track security data. Moreover, if you work in an industry like banking or real estate, surveillance is often used to enforce...
Tips from Malcolm Gladwell to Improve your Career
Malcolm Gladwell has been influencing so many kinds of people for four decades since his stint at The New Yorker began in 1996. He’s released five non-fiction books in the years since then where the subject matters vary substantially different from the next....
Tips for Balancing Work from Home and Virtual Learning
The balancing act of virtual learning and working from home is a lot for anyone to handle. Jean Holthaus from Pine Rest gives advice and tips on how to deal with it all. The first tip is to lean on your community. While we might not be able to sit down together for a...
3 Essentials To Step Into Entrepreneurship
In a world where job opportunities are limited as well as limiting, entrepreneurship is a journey that many have opted to traverse. Some successfully: Tom Moyal, CEO of Digital Event, and Jay Awal, Founder and CEO of MxM, are entrepreneurs who have succeeded and share...
Why You Need a Virtual Work Spouse Now More Than Ever
Mere months ago, you might have thought it was weird—and maybe even a little tragic—that one of my closest personal and professional allies is someone I have met in person just once, through work. And that meeting was during the Bush presidency. But now...
The Gig Economy Wants its Coronavirus Shots
As California struggles to get a limited supply of coronavirus vaccines injected into the arms of those who need it the most, gig workers and the app makers that provide their livelihood are trying to elbow their way toward the front of the line. But the advocacy for...
After Prop 22, New York Split on Gig Worker Reforms
Many legislative issues have languished in Albany over the past year, pushed to the side to deal with the immediate concerns of the coronavirus pandemic, and the fate of gig workers is one of them. But while some labor groups hope to see workers such as Uber...
