Recently, a California appealed court upheld Proposition 22, a measure that classified gig workers as independent contractors instead of employees. As the CEO of GravyWork, a gig economy platform connecting skilled professionals with businesses and individuals, I have been closely following the recent ruling on Proposition 22 in California. The court’s decision to uphold the […]
Recognizing the value of a dedicated and motivated workforce, it’s critical for any business operating in the gig economy to prioritize the well-being and safety of its workers. The success of any business in the gig economy largely depends on the performance and efficiency of its workers. In this regard, it is critical to prioritize
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The rise of psychedelic churches refers to the growing trend of spiritual communities and organizations that incorporate the use of psychedelic substances, such as psilocybin (found in “magic mushrooms”), ayahuasca, and DMT, into their religious practices and beliefs. These communities believe that these substances can help individuals achieve a higher state of consciousness, connect with
Valentine’s Day should be more than just an excuse to make someone feel special but should also be a reminder to take time and ensure your relationships are as healthy and meaningful as they can be. This year, I decided to make the commitment to invest in my romantic relationship with my partner by attending
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It was fascinating for me to recently learn that ketchup was once sold as medicine. Long before this ubiquitous condiment was used in fast-food meals and backyard barbecues, it was part of an ancient Chinese recipe to ferment seafood into a salty savory sauce that physicians at the time believed to be medicinal. British sailors
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One pet peeve of mine is when leaders speak in business jargon. You see this a lot at conferences and networking events where everyone repeats buzzwords, initials or acronyms to sound more intelligent, but this language is used to disguise the fact that people really don’t understand what the hell they’re talking about half the
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In what has become an increasingly common ritual during economic uncertainty, thousands of working Americans. Particularly those in the high-tech sector – are receiving pink slips. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella earned high marks for the way he handled company layoffs with empathy and thoughtfulness. It stood in stark contrast to Elon Musk, who last year
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Will Manidis, who co-founded a company that’s using data to make healthcare more transparent, connected and equitable, recently tweeted about the insanity of society being “totally comfortable with endemic Adderall addiction among 30-something white-collar workers.” I couldn’t agree more. Adderall was intended to treat attention deficit hyperactive disorder and narcolepsy, but people are using it
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We are all kids at heart. So it may not come as a surprise that scores of adults are buying toys – a fascinating consumer trend. An emerging category known as “kidults” accounts for one-fourth of about $9 billion spent each year on toys and represents 60% of the industry’s dollar growth, which is pretty
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Tipping can be downright awkward these days, which a recent article with tips on tipping made abundantly clear. You could be in a bakery where patrons don’t normally tip or other place where there’s no mechanism for tipping, even though the option is now nearly ubiquitous at the point of sale in the form of
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