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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...
7 Reasons You Should Work Remotely on a Permanent Basis

Since the onset of the pandemic, many people have been forced to work remotely. In the beginning, there were various complaints chiefly concerning time-management issues. Over time, however, an increasing number of people have begun to realize that remote work is...

How COVID-19 Will Change the Future of Work

This year, the world has suddenly had to get used to working from home as governments have imposed periodic lockdowns to stem the spread of COVID-19. This has created a new openness to spending less time at the office in an attitude shift that is likely to outlive the...

Tips to Perform the Ultimate Balancing Act

Thanks to the rise of the gig economy, many entrepreneurs are turning to side hustles as a way to grow their supplemental income in addition to their regular jobs. While balancing work and life is hard enough with one job, developing a side hustle can make it even...

Technology All Entrepreneurs Need

Saying that we live in a “digital age” may feel a bit cliche, but there's no denying that the internet and social media have revolutionized the way we interact. Survey data from the Pew Research Center reveals that 81 percent of Americans use the web daily, with 28...

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