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India: 1 in 2 Gig Workers Finds It Difficult to Upskill, Find New Job
More than 1 in 2 (52 per cent) gig workers in India feel that their work environment makes it challenging to upskill or find new job opportunities, a report showed on Tuesday. Almost 50 per cent of online platform workers find their jobs...
Today’s Labor Force: How Do Gig Workers Fit?
So-called gig workers are everywhere in the economy — Uber drivers, food delivery people, and others. In today’s workforce, they’re basically considered an independent contractor under the law. There aren’t many rules that govern gig work — on the federal...
How Universities Can Boost Student Employability
The looming recession climate is causing concerns over skyrocketing student debt. On top of a deeply unaffordable housing market, these factors call for universities to be more relevant in terms of preparing students for employability. This is a break with the...
A “Must Read” for Leaders Committed to Teamwork
Patrick Lencioni has a unique way of bringing his message to life in “The Ideal Team Player”! His parable style makes this short book enjoyable and an excellent teaching tool. Lencioni tells the story of Jeff Shanley, a leader desperate to save his uncle’s company by...
The Traits of Great Business Leaders
Are the best business leaders “naturals" or are they products of their experiences? This has been debated for centuries, and I could argue either side with gusto. In an article in Inc., Logan Chierotti writes: “estimates suggest that 30%-60% of leadership is...
The Urgency of Cybersecurity for Hardware Devices
Cybersecurity is a challenge across all echelons of the global economy and deciding how to approach the growing capabilities of hackers is a feat that companies are ardently trying to tackle with major investments in products, solutions, and services. Most have been...
Survey: Hybrid Work Not Going Away
About 77% of respondents to JLL’s annual survey on the future of work said offering remote or hybrid work will be critical to attracting and retaining talent in the next few years. Most also said a quality workplace was a bigger priority than expanding their footprint...
Despite Flexibility, Gig Work and Insecure Income Harmful to US Workers
Insecure income associated with nontraditional employment known as "gig work" has a negative impact on the overall health and well-being of U.S. workers, according to a new article by researchers from UTHealth Houston. A pre-press version of the findings, which will...
