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California’s Gas Prices Push Uber And Lyft Drivers Off The Road
The highest gas prices in the country are making it tougher for some gig drivers to make a living. Gas prices have shot up amid the war in the Middle East. On average, California gas prices are the most expensive in the United States, according to data from the...
Report: Gig Work Has Become A Full-Time, Closely Monitored Gig
App-based gig work is not the flexible, self-directed job it’s cracked up to be, according to a new report from the Community Service Society. The economic security-focused nonprofit’s annual survey captured a swath of hundreds of gig workers, who described...
Workers Not Happy With Pay, But Not Looking To Switch Jobs
People are clinging to their jobs despite dismal feelings about wages and promotion opportunities, according to the New York Federal Reserve’s latest labor market survey. In March, survey respondents’ expected likelihood of switching to a new employer hit 9.7%, the...
CEOs Are Betting AI Will Augment Work Rather Than Displace All Workers
The effect artificial intelligence will have on the labor market has left workers and job seekers alike worried about their future. Top executives, however, are optimistic that the technology can continue to augment workloads rather than entirely displace human...
These Obscure Jobs Pay Well, Are Desperate For Applicants
When people think of high-paying careers, most envision white-collar careers in law, medicine, or engineering. But there's an entire world of high-demand jobs hiding in plain sight; they're often ones that you've never considered before. Here's a look at 11 surprising...
A STEM-Focused Mentoring Program For High School Students
Research shows that providing students with agency, choice, and a sense of purpose significantly enhances motivation and engagement. Student-driven STEM programs, such as my school’s Directed Reading Program (DRP), demonstrate this principle by offering hands-on,...
Survey: Family Business “Setting The Table” For The Next Generation Of Leadership
For family businesses built for longevity, the question, “Who will lead next?” is critical. Yet our survey of 300 family business executives reveals a striking gap between intent and action: While 85% agree succession planning is critical to long-term success, only...
Remote Jobs Just Surged 20%, New Data Reveals. Is WFH Making A Comeback?
For several months now, the headlines have concentrated on RTO return-to-office mandates, centering on employers demanding full-time in-office attendance or gradually increasing the ratio of days in office to days working from home. But in a surprising turn, new data...
