15feb2022

workshifter -- Redefining Work

February 15, 2022

15 FEBRUARY 2022

The latest installment of the Edelman Trust Barometer is a gloomy report on public attitudes toward institutions of all kinds. The public relations firm’s findings (pdf) put trust in business at only  ...

The pandemic ushered in an era of hybrid work. This is the greatest transformation of the nature of work since the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century. The Industrial Revolution shifted the center of  ...

More than 4.5 million people left their jobs in November 2021—an all-time high, according to US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) numbers released last month. If you're among this legion of gig ...

The Seattle City Council is considering a proposal that would require certain companies offering gig work jobs over online platforms to provide a minimum pay rate, dependent on factors including ...

Judging by the record number of people who’ve quit their jobs in the pandemic -– the so-called Great Resignation -– millions of Americans don’t really like their work. Which doesn’t mean they’re not  ...

Britain’s jobs market continued its recovery as the number of payrolled workers jumped last month but wages have continued to lag behind soaring inflation, according to official figures. The Office ...

Do Uber drivers make $10 an hour? $50 an hour? Are they working two jobs at the same time? Do they feel exploited? Do they stick around for years? We had our hunches but we weren’t sure, until now ...

After 21 years in the military, and nearly 20 years in business, it’s apparent to me that effective leadership is largely the same in both worlds. The stakes may not be as high (though they often feel ...

As several major firms, including Wells Fargo, announce plans to return to the office full-time, many companies struggle with how, when and if they should open their doors. Charlie Saffro believes  ...

In an age where remote working is becoming more and more common, it's more important than ever for leaders to find ways to connect with their employees. Despite the fact that they may not be in the same ...