Between high inflation and lingering recession fears, these are challenging times for everyone. Stress over money is the highest it has been since 2015, according to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association. While employers reportedly lose up to $250 billion in productivity each year because of this issue. This is a major concern […]
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The National Football League has been mired in endless controversy, but the tale of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin proved to be a rare bright spot for the league. Everyone has been talking about the humanity of this highly unusual story. A business that reportedly earned $18 billion in total revenue from its 2021 season
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Amid a recent report on how gig work could be harmful to one’s health, I can’t help but share some tips on how to avoid falling into this trap in the first place. Those who are juggling multiple shifts, often on multiple platforms, often work long hours to make ends meet. This obviously can take
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Productivity recently fell to a low not seen since 1947. That is an astonishing statistic! Improving this number requires a comprehensive approach that takes into account employee motivation, workplace culture, technology and job design. But it starts with aligning company and individual goals, which helps create a sense of purpose and increased engagement among team
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The gig economy has shown staggering growth, with about 60 million Americans transforming their traditional careers into flexible freelancing gigs. That’s roughly 39% of all U.S. workers choosing to become their own boss in 2022 compared to 36% the previous year. Pandemic job losses initially drove millions to make the switch, but with so many
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The irony of this post is not lost on me. The winter holiday season is usually a time when many Americans take off work to celebrate with family or friends. But for many small-business owners and entrepreneurs, especially those like myself who work in industries with very high seasonal demand, it’s filled with stress and
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Around this time of year, there’s naturally more of a tendency to give back to the community than other periods throughout the year. My gig-work staffing company GravyWork is very active within our local community, offering a brighter future to those who can use a helping hand. One act of charitable giving that I’m particularly
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We live in a society where we’re taught that our clothes are disposable. 80 billion new pieces of clothes are made every year and 87% will wind up in incinerator landfill within 18 months. How do we then take our part in making a pivot to a better world? Jeff Scult created a sustainable clothing
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In another sign of gig economy growth, FedEx and UPS have found that leaning into this emerging space actually made them stronger. At the pandemic’s height, it appeared that gig work was going to compete with traditional package delivery services. The two biggest carriers were inundated with shipments, raising prices and becoming selective about what
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A lot of founders forget that being a great leader and a great manager are both important. But they tend to have this excuse that since they’re leaders, they don’t have to be great managers. Just as much as you need to show excellent leadership, you also need to be a great manager for the
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