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Government Shutdown Has Already Cost US Economy $18 Billion This Year, CBO Says

The federal government shutdown has already cost the US economy at least $18 billion this year, a figure that “will intensify” in the weeks to come, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The nonpartisan organization emphasized much of the impact will be...

Study: Remote Work Boosts Employment For People With Disabilities

The language of DEI may be currently out of favor, but a new report from SHRM, the country’s largest human resources trade association, suggests that the American workforce is far more diverse since the Covid pandemic effectively ended in 2021. The surprising change...

The Cybernetic Teammate: How AI Is Rewriting The Rules Of Business Collaboration

For decades, the holy grail of business performance has been effective teamwork. We’ve organized entire companies around the premise that collaboration beats individual effort—that two heads are better than one. But what happens when one of those “heads” is artificial...

The Power Of Both/And: The Future Of Leadership Demands Polarity Thinking

In a world that rewards speed, decisiveness and bold opinions, leaders often feel pressured to pick a side. Move fast or be thoughtful. Prioritize people or performance. Protect what works or drive change. The reality? Great leadership...
New Law Provides Stability For Gig Workers

These 1099 workers and “gig” workers — freelancers, consultants and contractors — comprise over 16% of Tennessee’s workforce. Technology, innovation and lifestyles have changed how we work, with many people finding work through the gig economy platforms. Whether they...

Filing Quarterly Taxes As A Gig Worker

If you are a gig worker, there's a good chance you'll need to make quarterly tax payments instead of one big payment in April. Here's what you need to know about making quarterly tax payments when you make a living as a gig worker. Many independent contractors are...

HBR: Speed Is A Leadership Decision

When Andy Jassy succeeded Jeff Bezos as CEO of Amazon, in 2021, he stepped into one of the most scrutinized leadership roles in business. Yet under Jassy’s leadership, Amazon has not only sustained its momentum but accelerated. According to the company, revenues have...

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