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COVID and Freelancers in Publishing
I’m a freelance illustrator and I’ve been lucky enough to be involved in book cover illustrations and illustrated children’s books since 2015. So far I’ve illustrated roughly 35 different book covers, and three children’s books. The covers for the...
Upwork Users: We Lose Thousands to Scams
Chris O'Reilly, 28, turned to the freelancing website Upwork when he lost his job in March after the country went into lockdown to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. After applying for a handful of job postings, he was invited to a Skype interview for a...
How has COVID-19 Affected the Gig Economy?
The arrival of the novel coronavirus and subsequent shutdowns of economies across the globe have caused hardships not seen in generations. But for business professors, it's also a once-in-a-generation research opportunity. USC Marshall Assistant Professor of Marketing...
Florida Gig Worker Spends Hours Daily Calling Unemployment Office
Richard DeBlasio, a 46-year-old who drives full-time for Uber in Saint Cloud, Florida, is among the millions of U.S. gig workers seeking unemployment assistance amid the coronavirus pandemic. He has yet to receive a cent, encountering an outdated and...
How to Explain Burnout to a Workaholic Boss
As lockdown season drones on, we’ve begun to appreciate the little things—like baking (whether it’s sourdough bread or yourself), discovering the redundancy of wearing a bra, and waking up five minutes before a scheduled meeting. Unfortunately, while working from home...
What the Future of Work Looks Like
What is the future of work? That's the question business owners are asking as we contemplate reopening after extended Covid-19 shutdowns. As entrepreneurs, we want to do what's right for our employees while keeping an eye on the business bottom line. In...
Bill Requires Gig Economy Employers to Provide Benefits
The Senate Labor Committee on Thursday advanced a bill that would require gig economy companies like Uber and Postmates to provide benefits for their New Jersey-based workers. The bill would require companies to create a so-called portable benefits structure, meaning...
Improve Your Home and Mental Health During Lockdown
HOME is where the heart is – and the state of your house can have a big impact on your wellbeing. To mark Mental Health Week, I asked 60 Minute Makeover DIY expert Craig Phillips for some advice. He said: “Just painting walls or putting down laminate can change...
