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Graduate Jobs Plunge To Lowest In A Decade As AI And Rising Costs Hit Entry-Level Hiring

Vacancies for graduates have fallen to a decade-long low as businesses cut entry-level hiring due to rising costs and the increasing use of artificial intelligence.  Jobs website Adzuna said the number of graduate openings on its platform fell to 7,826 last...
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Fivrr: The Top 10 Ways Small Businesses Are Using AI

The work never ends for a small business owner. After they close up shop, they still have to carry out tasks related to their business, like writing tomorrow’s social media posts and answering pending questions from customers.  Hiring an entire marketing or technology...
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California Cracks Down On AI at Work: What Other States Are Doing

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed three new workplace laws targeting the growing use of artificial intelligence and automated technology to monitor workers, make disciplinary decisions, and replace jobs. The measures expand protections for California...
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8 Workplace Skills Trends That Could Make Or Break Your Career In 2027

Knowing how to use AI won’t be enough to get ahead in 2027. As the tools become commonplace, the advantage will shift to people who can spot when AI is wrong, apply sound judgment and bring expertise that a prompt can’t supply. For workers, that means rethinking which...
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DoorDash Teams Up with Pennsylvania AG to Help Gig Workers

May 5, 2020 |

In response to the on-going Covid-19 outbreak, delivery food network DoorDash is stepping up support for its employees. In a partnership with the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office, DoorDash will expand financial, child care and health related support for its gig...

Millions of Gig Workers Still Waiting for Unemployment Benefits

May 5, 2020 |

Most of the estimated 23 million independent contractors and gig workers made newly eligible last month for unemployment benefits during the coronavirus pandemic are still waiting for relief. Six weeks after the pandemic set off a continuing wave of massive layoffs,...

Starting a Small Business in Retirement

Apr 28, 2020 | ,

Everyone’s vision of retirement is different. Certainly the idea of retirement in 2020 is different than it was in 1950. Today’s retiree is more active, with many to-dos on the bucket list and the time and resources to pursue their vision. To some that means starting...

Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans

Apr 28, 2020 | ,

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the initiative provides 100% federally...

Everything You Need to Work From Home Like a Pro

Apr 28, 2020 | , ,

LONG BEFORE I was forced to stay indoors, I spent most of my time ... indoors. I built a PC back in college (with the help of some friends), and ever since then I've continued perfecting my home office setup—switching desks, keyboards, monitors, and more. When...

Best Money Management Tools for Gig Workers and Freelancers

Apr 28, 2020 |

Freelancers, gig economy workers, and underemployed folks can attest: Inconsistent income is an unruly, disruptive beast. It can be tough figuring out if you have enough to get by each month. Or if you'll be able to cover your bills on time. Side hustles can be a...

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