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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...
DC AG Sues Instacart Over Service Fees

District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine announced a lawsuit Thursday against Instacart, claiming the grocery delivery service collected millions of dollars by deceiving customers into thinking that an optional service fee would be used as a tip for...

Companies Hiring Now

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, around 1.8 million new jobs were added during the month of July alone. Recovery, it seems, has already begun. Of course, when it comes to finding a job during the pandemic, work from home careers are in high demand. If...

Remote Jobs You Can Land Quickly

Some job search websites do specialize in the types of jobs that hire quickly, and some of those are remote jobs. We created a guide to freelance and gig job platforms to help anyone looking for a more immediate job opportunity. These types of online job boards tend...

Healthcare Staffing: Newest Area of Gig Expansion

A recent article in McKnight's Long-Term Care News, addressed the hand-in-glove fit for nurses to be the next sector added to the GIG economy. They said: "The traditional healthcare staffing model isn't working. It's inefficient and expensive for facilities, burning...

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