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Hybrid Work Is On The Rise, And Startups Are Paying Attention
Hybrid work environments — where employees go to the workplace at least once a week — are on the rise among knowledge workers. But while such arrangements may be popular, they also present plenty of complexities in areas from meeting planning to IT security. Startups...
The Old Office Is Going Extinct; Here’s What The New Normal Of Work Looks Like
The world of work has been turned on its head. And we now have proof that the relentless, five-days-a-week grind in the office is the worst option for knowledge work schedules, according to a recent meta-analysis by Nick Bloom at Stanford University, the top...
The Robots We Were Afraid Of Are Already Here
A humanoid warehouse worker, Digit walked upright on goatlike legs and grabbed bins off a shelf with muscular arms made from aerospace-grade aluminum. It then placed the boxes on an assembly line and walked back to the shelf to search for more. The crowd, which had...
Workers Not Ready To Retire Seek Advice
I know several people in their late 50s who aren’t ready to retire but are ready to pull back on their 40-plus-hour-a-week schedules. What is the best way to request moving from full to part time without risking management deciding it would be best to say “no” and let...
Top 10 Flexible Remote Jobs—How To Land Them
Some jobs are saying goodbye to 9 to 5 and hello to flexible schedules. The option of flexible-schedule remote jobs allows employees to obtain a healthier work-life balance, FlexJobs career expert Keith Spencer tells CNBC Make It. These jobs are a sign of...
Woring Remotely From A Caribbean Island: How I Relocated From Oregon
In 2013 I moved from Portland, Oregon, to Aitutaki in the Cook Islands after college for four months to teach English. It's a tiny island of about 2,000 people. Being alone without my friends or family gave me anxiety bad enough to turn to medication. However, I...
Uncovering Hidden Tax Breaks For Freelance Designers
Are you a freelance designer looking to boost your savings? As an independent contractor, it’s important to take advantage of every opportunity to maximize your income and reduce your tax burden. While many freelancers are aware of common deductions such as office...
3 Skills That Have Made Me A Successful Freelancer
If you're thinking of quitting a salaried position and going freelance instead, you'll be in good company. More than 70 million Americans worked in a freelance capacity in 2022, according to Zippia, and it's estimated that 36% of the U.S. workforce...
