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80 Years Ago: How John Curtin Was Calling For New Work Ethic
A boom in 2023 predictions is spurring more tips about thriving in fast-changing workspaces. But the talk about an Australian workplace revolution is not new – and a prime minister once offered a media model for renewing the national morale. John Curtin...
Gig Worker Boom Could Make It Harder To Earn A Living
aylor Jay, a delivery driver for several platforms, including DoorDash, Grubhub, Postmates, and Instacart, occasionally works 12-hour days. He says it's been very difficult for him to get ahead financially since he began gig work in 2019. "It is a struggle,...
The Uninsured Entrepreneur
Founders are often reticent to talk health insurance, but the consequences of living without it can be dire. What will it take to start the conversation? Chef Justin Sutherland’s freak boating accident on July 3 made national news. The timing of it seemed particularly...
2022 In Review: An Eventful Cybersecurity Year
Let’s not mince words: 2022 has been a rough and tumble year across the world when it comes to cybersecurity. It kicked off with Russia’s cyber-attacks on the Ukraine and escalated into a full-on kinetic war between the two countries. Many watched in horror as...
Don’t Include Full Address on Resume―Here’s Why
When it comes to reading your resume, recruiters notoriously spend very little time ― an average of 7.4 seconds, to be exact. That's according to a 2018 study by Ladders. That being the case, you'll want to include only the most relevant information to convince them...
Are Your Sales Stagnant or Declining? Try This Compensation Strategy
While not all sales problems are associated with a poor compensation plan, many are. If your comp plan does not incentivize the correct behaviors, does not drive your sales reps to work longer hours, or ensure that YOU (as the business owner) will consistently...
Remote Work: New Rift for Couples
Hillaire Long used to like the pace of her job and life. Sure, trying to do it all could be unrelenting at times; but everyone was in the rat race right along with her. Then the pandemic showed her an alternative way to work—one that she didn't get to participate in....
Thriving in an Inclusive, Hybrid Workplace
With more workforces turning to hybrid workplace models, leaders at high-growth companies are wisely looking for new and better ways to manage their teams. New and unforeseen demands on people’s time have made it essential for us to focus just as much...
