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Why Women Look For Gig Jobs: Avoiding The Old Boys Network
Jean-Paul Sartre once said, “Hell is other people.” The French philosopher wouldn’t get much of an argument from many working women. There’s a reason lots of women are freelancing, doing contract or gig jobs and saying goodbye to the traditional workplace − and it’s...
Is ‘Kind Productivity’ The Future Of Work?
Is this kind? If every decision made by every person at work—where many of us spend most of our daily lives—were to begin with that one question, what would the workplace look like? Laura Tan is a company director, "a lifelong grafter", and a firm believer that...
Personality Traits That Can Help You Ace A Job Interview
Anna Papalia, the Philadelphia-based author of the just-published book, “Interviewology” (Harper Business, Jan. 30, 2024), has some key tips for those in search of new jobs — as well as those on the front lines of filling those positions. Speaking to Fox News...
Marina Marchese and the Power of Building Your Vision
Workshifter had a conversation recently with Marina Marchese, Owner of ATD Healthcare Services Metro Detroit, Marina talked about her story as a young immigrant and how her push to succeed paved the way for the opening and growth of her business. To see Marina in...
Amazon Cutting Hundreds Of Healthcare Jobs
Amazon is cutting hundreds of jobs at its health care units, Amazon Pharmacy and the primary care company One Medical, the tech giant confirmed Tuesday. In a statement and memo to employees shared with GeekWire, Amazon Health Services Senior Vice President Neil...
Bus Route Opens In Berlin For New Britain, Meriden Workers Along ‘Career Corridor’
Regional economic development officials are hoping a new bus route will connect transportation-challenged workers in Meriden and New Britain with careers in a local industrial park. CT Transit Route 511 New Britain/ Meriden is set to launch in March,...
Corporate Leaders Failing To Collaborate; It’s Leading To A Major Trust Crisis
Companies have undergone significant changes in the last few years, from the pandemic and the rise of remote work to the introduction of AI in the workforce. As business leaders scramble to keep up, many neglect to involve a key stakeholder group in their decision...
Hybrid Work Is An Equity Issue
“For women, hybrid or remote work is about a lot more than flexibility. When women work remotely, they face fewer microaggressions and have higher levels of psychological safety.”1 While executives may believe it’s time to come back to the office, there...







