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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Get Paid for Your Opinions

Aug 4, 2020 |

You’ve heard the expression “a penny for your thoughts”? Dozens of companies would like you to take the expression literally. They’ll pay for opinions. A number of them will pay considerably more than a penny. Most of the companies willing to pay for opinions are...

Freelance: You Don’t Have to Work Alone

Jul 28, 2020 | ,

Freelance work doesn’t necessarily mean a life of solitude. Today we’ll explore popular places to work, how to improve your skills, and why you might want to hire subcontractors when you need extra hands or someone to compliment your skills. Freelancers get to choose...

Update: New Stimulus Bill

Jul 28, 2020 | , , ,

The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program contained in the original CARES Act provided federal aid of an extra $600 per week for independent contractors, freelancers, and gig workers adversely affected by Covid-19 and not otherwise eligible for standard...

Upcycler to Open Gig/Maker Space for Sewists

Jul 28, 2020 | ,

There’s untapped sewing potential in Eugene-Springfield, and Mitra Gruwell believes a plan she’s stitching together could help put those skills to work. The former St. Vincent de Paul fashion designer is setting up shop inside a sewing machine and vacuum repair shop...

Hunger Games for Gig Workers

Jul 28, 2020 | , ,

There’s now more stress heaped upon the unemployed to find work as the federal government enhanced $600 per week in unemployment benefits will end this month. In what feels like a potential Hunger Games scenario, we could foresee intense competition for opportunities,...

Supporting Black Women Entrepreneurs

Jul 28, 2020 | , , ,

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

Jul 28, 2020 | , ,

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...

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