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Workers Turn To ‘Polyworking’ To Combat Frozen Salaries And Inflation
As workers face frozen salaries, inflation and fear of layoffs, some have decided to branch out from their traditional careers. They’re taking on side jobs to bring in additional income and provide a backup plan should they find themselves out of work, or adding...
America’s Labor Market Cooling, Workers Turning To Uber & Doordash To Fill Income Gap
A new Goldman Sachs analysis found that platform-based gig work opportunities — which include major tech players like Uber (UBER), DoorDash (DASH), and Instacart (CART) — are holding up as traditional payroll growth cools. About 20% of people who lost pay, lost a job,...
Inner Intelligence: The Future Of Self-Leadership
In a world where AI can analyze, predict and process faster than we can, the new frontier of leadership isn’t external; it’s internal. The future belongs to leaders who cultivate what I call "inner intelligence": the integration of emotional, intuitive and spiritual...
Undercutting Collaboration?: Hybrid Workers Putting In 90 Fewer Minutes Of Work On Fridays
Among professionals in occupations that can be done remotely, 35% to 40% worked remotely on Thursdays and Fridays in 2024, compared with only 15% in 2019. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, nearly 30% worked remotely, versus 10% to 15% five years earlier. And...
7 Companies Embracing Remote Work Amid RTO Push
As a number of big-name companies increase their requirements for how often workers spend time in the office, some firms are sticking with remote work arrangements. Those leading the RTO charge have argued that face-to-face collaboration breeds a stronger culture...
Prison Program In Maine Allows Inmates To Earn Money Working Remote Jobs
Maine is one of the few states to let incarcerated people work remote jobs for outside companies. 45 prisoners have already been hired in roles like software engineering and grant writing. NBC News’ Valerie Castro reports that other states are now watching Maine as a...
Steps To Plan A Phased Retirement
Then again, not everyone has a requirement to follow the main model of working until a particular date and then stop cold. Phased retirement offers a middle path: gradually reducing work hours or responsibilities while transitioning into full retirement. This approach...
Upskilling Won’t Fix The Gender Gap—But Mentorship Might
The headlines are clear: AI is disrupting entry-level jobs across industries, including consulting and professional services. There’s just one problem. Eliminating these roles overlooks a critical business need—your pipeline of next generation leaders. The rush from...
