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Millennials Drive Remote Work Push
An overwhelming majority of Americans (77%) whose job can be done remotely say it’s important that their employer allow them to work remotely when they want to, according to new rankings from the annual Axios Harris 100 poll. As the country transitions from lockdowns...
Legal Ways to Shield Your Retirement Savings from the IRS
One of the hardest truths about retirement planning is that all that money you've been saving over the years isn't yours. Most of it is, but you're probably still going to owe the IRS a share in retirement. But don't let this get you down; start planning instead. Here...
Report: Gig Workers in Seattle Often Make Below Minimum Wage
A new study of pay on apps such as Instacart and DoorDash finds that gig delivery workers make less than minimum wage on average in Seattle, after factoring in expenses. The labor group Working Washington released the report on Wednesday, before a...
Racial Justice at Heart of Dispute Over Gig Drivers’ Rights
As labor advocates fight for rights for gig economy drivers, they appear to be lacking support from a key constituency: the drivers themselves. Their employment status is the focus of a contentious ballot question proposed for the fall. If it’s approved,...
State Department’s Future of Work Vision Starts with Accessibility
The State Department is broadly re-imagining the future of work for its domestic and overseas employees, with accessibility at the core of these changes. Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Brian McKeon said the agency is looking at telework beyond the scope...
Study: Remote Work Does Not Lower Productivity
As more and more companies consider offering remote work options while moving many workers back into the office, a new study from Texas A&M University found that remote work does not lower productivity. Notably, the study was conducted before the...
5 Ways to Make More Time for Your Small Business
While having a small business may be something you have always dreamed of — planning your own working hours, being flexible, living wherever you want in the world, the list goes on — it is, nonetheless, a difficult undertaking. Having your own...
Am I Qualified to Mentor Co-workers?
There is a common misperception that mentors must be well established in their careers to be highly successful. In actuality, mentees require different types of professional and personal support at various stages in their careers. Mentoring programs are a great...
