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U.S. Economy Unexpectedly Loses 23,000 Jobs In July

After lackluster hiring in June, forecasters had expected the report to show a modest pickup in July. The Bureau of Labor Statistics came out with its report on the U.S. job market, and it looks weaker than forecasters had expected. Employers cut 23,000 jobs in July...

The Emotional Labor Most Remote Workers Miss

Remote work has transformed how people collaborate, communicate, and build relationships at work. While greater flexibility has benefited many professionals, it has also introduced a layer of invisible effort that often goes unrecognized. From carefully managing tone...

The Predictable Executive Career Arc Is Over

“For decades I’ve been told that managing a successful career begins with a plan,” Bill, a senior leader in a financial institution, told me during an executive education program I was running. “Decide where you want to be in five years. Build a roadmap. Acquire the...

The Typical Gig Worker Is Changing – And Struggling More Than Ever To Make Ends Meet

The next time you call an Uber ride or order food delivery with an app, there’s a good chance that the gig worker you meet is getting government benefits. In 2025, companies such as DoorDash, Lyft and Uber had the most workers receiving Supplemental Nutrition...
Keeping Teams Connected

One moment you're in a conference room gathered shoulder to shoulder with your colleagues, discussing the latest Netflix series, waiting for the weekly meeting to start, and then the next moment, you're at your kitchen table navigating a whole new way of working. One...

How Does Remote Work Impact Your Company Culture?

Although remote working has increased threefold over the past 15 years, when 2020 began it was still not a common situation, accounting for a scant four percent of all workers according to the Chicago Tribune. In 2015, 3.9 million Americans were working remotely....

High Skills Freelance Economy Surges

Researchers from Harvard Business School's Managing the Future of Work Project and Boston Consulting Group's Henderson Institute today released the report "Building the On-Demand Workforce," which explores the recent rise of digital talent platforms and how they are...

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