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Supporting Black Women Entrepreneurs
If you’re a woman and you’re Black, good luck getting access to funding. A 2016 Federal Reserve System survey found that Black women are more likely than non-minority entrepreneurs not only to face challenges finding financing, but also to fail to get some or all of...
Freelance Consulting: High Pay for Niche Expertise
Are you a recent retiree looking for an attractive side hustle? Your years of work experience may make you an ideal consultant, able to earn high pay for sharing your expertise. Although consulting gigs are often found through word of mouth, there are a number of...
Transgender Driver Sues for Gig Economy Discrimination
Hayley's case is thought to be the first to test LGBT+ rights and discrimination in the gig economy. This case focuses on dignity at work - a critical issue for those working for both established businesses and new gig economy companies. Until January, Hayley worked...
Google Employees to Work Remotely through June 2021
The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Google and its parent company, Alphabet, will allow its employees to continue working from home until at least June 2021. Google adds to the growing list of top companies, such as Twitter, Square and...
Siemens: Permanent Remote Work for 140,000 Employees
The provider of intelligent infrastructure for buildings and energy distribution systems said it will implement a system for its global workforce to be able to work remotely two or three days per week on average. The new work model applies to over 140,000 of Siemens’...
Workshifter Offers Free Listing for Tutors Amid Rise in Home Schooling
Worshifter's free listing for any gig workers includes the ability for workers to identify themselves as tutors and be found by familiies and individuals. A recent NBC News article summarizes the issue that many families and parents face today: "Some parents are...
New Amazon Center to Feature Robots Working Alongside Humans
Amazon announced plans Wednesday to open a new fulfillment center in Pflugerville, Texas, where some employees will work alongside robots. The retail giant is expected to launch the new 820,000-square-foot site in 2021...
Your Own Instacart with Dumpling
Contractors who are now considered front-line providers of essential services for their wealthier customers in the age of social distancing brought on by the COVID-19 epidemic have struggled with lack of benefits, lost tips and wages, and a dearth of...






