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Study: Nearly Half Of U.S. Gig Workers Report Difficulty Accessing Health Insurance
Freelance work has a negative impact on the ability of nearly half of U.S. gig workers to find access to health insurance. In addition, many are stressed and frustrated by the lack of a social safety net, according to a study by Legal & General Group, a...
Women Rewrite Narrative For Leadership Success
Portland Business Journal President and Publisher Candace Beeke gathered a group of women to talk about how their leadership style has evolved. Joining her in the discussion were: Cirith Anderson, OnPoint Community Credit Union SVP and chief risk officer; Shannon...
The Future Of Work Is Hybrid, Human And Here To Stay
The past two and half years have demonstrated the evolution of how work can be done, and the world now sees that a different way of working is possible. Many workers, especially younger generations, now prefer and expect remote or hybrid working environments that...
Trends Like Rage Applying And Quiet Quitting Stem From A Broken Workplace
Where do trends like the Great Resignation, rage applying, and quiet quitting start? With the fundamental disconnect between bosses and employees—a rift that’s only deepening, according to Sheela Subramanian, co-founder and VP of Slack’s...
Many Firms Aren’t Giving Remote Workers Any Security Training
Many companies do not provide their remote workers with any cybersecurity awareness training, new research has claimed, despite these workers having access to sensitive company data. A report from Hornetsecurity polling almost 1,000 IT professionals working in...
Four Key Ways To Empower Your Remote Workforce
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. voluntary job abandonment rate at the end of May 2022 was 25% higher than before the pandemic. This is not a new phenomenon. Are some of your employees focused only on their tasks? Do they rarely want...
Black Entrepreneurs Prepare For Unique Day Of Capitol Access
Black entrepreneurs are getting a unique opportunity to lobby state legislators early next month. The handwritten "Closed" sign at the MinnyRow Market in Hopkins marks the end of a dream for Dana Smith and her husband. She’ll have a chance to talk about the financial...
Veterans, Spouses May Take Their Skills Anywhere
It took ten years, but active duty and military spouses, known as milspouses, can now more easily transfer their professional licenses from one state to another when making a military move. As signed by President Biden, the new federal law requires all states to...
