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Why The Burden Of Leadership Is Really About Managing Relationships

Management is often painted as a discipline of strategy, efficiency and resource allocation. Leadership, in this view, is largely about positioning people effectively — much like moving pieces on a chessboard — and success is won by promotions and annual bonuses. This...

Nearly Half Of Gig Workers Sell Or Share Accounts For Driving And Making Deliveries

Some independent contractors have come up with another way to make money using the apps: Selling access to those apps to other people, according to a new survey. Forty-five percent of gig workers surveyed by TransUnion said that they had either rented or sold access...

Location Has a Bigger Impact on Your Workplace Culture Than You Realize

There’s plenty to be concerned about in the 2026 job market as people hoping to switch employers ramp up their efforts to start the year. Traditional issues persist, like salaries falling behind the rising cost of living, AI adoption spurring layoffs, and broad...

Where The Jobs Are In 2026—And How To Actually Land One

The first Wednesday in January has long been the busiest job-search day of the year. AI is reshaping work at record speed amid layoffs and burnout and a tough economy. Experts predict the surge will be greater heading into 2026. If you’re planning a job search, you...
The Future of IT Jobs

Workshifter, Global Auto Mobility, and Oakland Community College are collaborating to explore the future of IT jobs at the Rise & Shine Coffee at the OCC Royal Oak campus on January 22. This event connects education to careers in various industries. Attendees...

When Everybody Becomes A Gig Worker

The American gig economy is at a strange crossroads. More workers than ever are turning to apps like Uber, DoorDash, and Instacart to pay the bills, even as it becomes clearer that the promise of flexible, lucrative work was always more myth than reality for many....

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