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Should You Go Freelance in 2021?
Many people have seen their job schedules become more flexible in 2020 as remote work has increasingly become the norm. Many companies are making plans to keep things that way even after the pandemic. But working remotely still means answering to a boss, being...
What Virtual Work Means for Hiring in 2021
Ask any recruiter, HR professional, or job seeker about the future of hiring, and they will tell you the game will never be the same again. Recruitment practices were totally transformed as companies transitioned from in-person work to a completely remote model...
How To Stay On The Promotion Radar While Working Remotely
As organizations consider blended return-to-work strategies, some of us will continue to work remotely. Having everyone working from home was a workplace equalizer, but those who return to the workplace will soon have the advantage of greater visibility when promotion...
From Diversity Efforts to Pandemic Recovery, Workforce Issues Will Evolve in 2021
The pandemic transformed the workforce for organizations across all verticals, with employees quickly and unexpectedly transitioned from offices to working from home. The new year brings more complications. Vaccine distribution could mean a return to offices, but most...
New Year, Same Work Anxiety
At first it felt like a normal side effect of being employed. But buried underneath well-intentioned advice to "unplug from work!" and "enjoy your downtime!" came the unsettling realization that taking time away from work, be it a weekend or a day off for a doctor's...
Personal Finance Staples to Remember Ahead of 2021
The pandemic brought on the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. Even with the promise of new vaccines, public health experts don't expect life to go back to normal anytime soon. The economy started to recover from being shut down from June to October,...
2021 New Years Resolutions for Your Small Business
Small businesses have to constantly grow and change to keep up with the market. The new year is an opportunity to evaluate where you’ve been and create goals. Members of the online small business community have tons of ideas for improving in the new year. If you don’t...
With Few Black and Hispanic Executives, Lyft and Uber Face Long Road to Racially Diverse Workforce
Ride-hailing companies Lyft and Uber face a long road in creating more racial equity at the top of their organizations, a new USA TODAY analysis shows. A snapshot of leadership at both companies illustrates their ongoing struggle to boost the...
