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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...
Workers Protest Racial Inequality

Workers from the service industry, fast-food chains and the gig economy rallied with organized labor Monday to protest systemic racism and economic inequality, staging demonstrations across the U.S. and around the world seeking better treatment of Black Americans in...

Use Gig-economy Jobs to Change Your Life

Side hustles can change your life. Just ask Kevin Ha. Last year, the income from Ha’s side hustles hit a point where the 33-year-old was able to quit his day job. He now replicates his working salary — more than $5,000 per month — working nights and weekends, while...

A Procrastinator’s Tax Guide

When taxes got delayed from April 15 to July 15 this year, lots of people thought that would give them plenty of time to get taxes done on time. But if you’re a true procrastinator you knew all along that the extra time would be squandered and the deadline would loom...

How Do I Price My Freelance Design Services?

There is no right way to price your services. Over the years, what I’ve learned is that every freelancer, every project, and every client is unique. Because of this, there is no one-size-fits-all model for how you should price your work and services. You can spend...

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