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COVID and Unemployment Benefits
You can tell a lot about COVID-19 and the effects it’s had on the U.S. economy by looking at the numbers. The pandemic forced the closure of many businesses, at least temporarily, and led to record numbers of people losing their jobs. Here’s one example:...
COVID Concerns Revive Labor Organizing
On a crisp May morning in Washington’s Yakima Valley, Blanca Olivares took her break from sorting apples at the Allan Brothers packing facility a little early. Soon, five other workers joined her in the outdoor patio area. Together they waited, disappointment creeping...
15 Remote Work Hacks
Four months into WFH life, you might need a reminder on the importance of moving around and taking breaks during the work day to stay productive (and sane). At TM's virtual retreat, we shared the tips that are keeping us going. Work-from-home burnout is real. With the...
Remote Freelance Jobs that Pay More than $18/Hour
If you need extra income, you might check out some freelance work. Unemployment levels are high, and the extra $600 in weekly federal jobless benefits is set to run out the end of July. But the good news is that finding some extra work may be easier. Companies often...
Tips on Starting a Freelance Career While Studying in College
College life is exciting and hectic for students since there is so much to do with a tight budget. Being broke in college can be frustrating since you are independently managing your finances. Holding a full-time job might also be tricky because of long class hours....
6 Trends That Will Shape The Gig Economy
The question the gig economy faces in the 2020s isn’t whether it will grow, but by how much it will grow. Already, 36% of American adults engage in some sort of gig work. And labor trends at enterprise companies suggest that the gig economy has a...
An Algorithm Deciding Your Pay
Instead of being paid a set rate per order, an algorithm will weigh how busy a store is, how bad street traffic is and other factors to set the pay for an order. Algorithms are foundational to how gig platforms like Uber or Instacart do business. Most users are...
Demand for Independent Professionals Grows
While the concept of freelance work might bring to mind references to the “gig economy,” MBO Partners says large corporations are increasingly reliant on “skilled independents” or contract employees to get the job done. Contract workers provide services to...
