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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...
Why the Best Leaders Think Like Veterans
I recently recorded my most special episode yet of The Big Idea from Yahoo Finance. The guest was the biggest VIP in my life—my dad. From the flight line to the boardroom, my dad, Michael McKee, shows how adaptability, teamwork, and integrity shape great leaders and...
Veterans Day: How Veterans Power America’s Most Essential Jobs
When most Americans think about Veterans Day, they picture parades, folded flags, and the recognition of past service. What often gets overlooked is something far more powerful. Millions of veterans are still serving this country every day, long after they stop...
Blue Collar Is In; 10 High-Paying Jobs That Don’t Require A Degree
Two in 5 Gen Zers are pursuing blue-collar work, rejecting the collegiate path and learning trades, according to a May 2025 survey of 1,434 young adults by Resume Builder. Vocational and trade programs are booming, federal data shows. One reason is a perception...
Google, Microsoft, Meta Have Stopped Publishing Workforce Diversity Data
Some US tech giants are abandoning their decade-long practice of publishing statistics about the gender and racial makeup of their workforce. Google, which helped pioneer the release of annual diversity, equity, and inclusion reports, has no plans to disclose the...
