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Microsoft Places AI Assists Hybrid Work
Coordinating teams and in-office days in our new normal of hybrid work is a difficult task, and one that carries a lot of untapped potential for productivity tools. Today Microsoft announced the public preview launch of Places, a new app a couple years in the...
Philadelphia Mayor Ending Remote Work Policy For All Full-Time City Employees
The city of Philadelphia is putting an end to its COVID era remote work policy and requiring all full-time city employees to return to the office five days a week this summer. Mayor Cherelle Parker announced on Monday that employees will begin working in-office...
Here’s What Makes Work Unhealthy
When one of our clients joined the leadership team of an international financial institution based in Germany, there was a standing item on the executive team’s meeting agenda: burnout cases. That was costly from a time perspective, of course, but that they were...
You Need New Skills To Make A Career Pivot
Sometimes you don’t just want a new job, you want a radical career change. Perhaps you’ve been in finance and now want to be an acupuncturist, you’re a marketer eager to lead a startup, or you’re an educator looking to shift into catering and event planning. In...
Why Side Hustles And Portfolio Careers Are The Future Of Work
During my time at Levi’s, we underwent a critical evolution in how we thought about our customer. Instead of talking about “share of closet” (how many pairs of pants does someone own, and how many of them are Levi’s) we began to talk about “share of wallet.” The...
Gen Zers Walk Into Workplace With One Foot Out The Door
Gen Z’s reputation precedes them, as new criticisms of being “lazy” and “difficult to work with” seemingly occur almost daily. Whether analyzed in research or referenced in pop culture moments, there is no doubt the perceived notion that Gen Z “lacks work ethic” is...
African American Chamber Partners With Phillies To Boost Women Entrepreneurs
In a powerful union of civic leadership and community engagement, the African American Chamber of Commerce recently launched a Business Accelerator Program aimed at empowering Black businesswomen in Philadelphia. This initiative not only supports the city’s vibrant...
Jumpstart Your Freelance Career: 25 Beginner-Friendly Jobs
If you’re reading this article, you’re probably looking for ideas of what easy freelance jobs are out there that you can start making money with right away. Ideally, you want something that allows you to work from home, set your own rates, and has minimum barriers to...
