workshifter

people redefining work

February 06, 2024

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 …
TELEWORK PRODUCES 22 PERCENT INCREASE IN EMPLOYEES’ PRODUCTIVE WORK TIME
In a recent congressional hearing, a narrative unfolded challenging the very foundation of remote work policies within the U.S. Department of the Interior …
A salesperson working in an office on a virtual call
THE GIG ECONOMY: EMPOWERING FLEXIBILITY OR FOSTERING UNCERTAINTY?
In the shimmering landscape of the modern workforce, the gig economy emerges as a beacon of flexibility, promising liberation from the rigid 9-to-5 grind. Yet, beneath ...
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 ...
OAKLAND NONPROFIT TO MENTOR BLACK YOUNG MEN THROUGH STEM
A nonprofit organization that started in Oakland with a mission to mentoe through science, technology, r Black young men and transform their lifengineering, and ...
6 ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR THE NEXT DECADE
I’m so sorry to be the one to tell you this, but the year is well underway. As we venture further into this year, decade, and century, the landscape of professional …
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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 …
Gaining a deep understanding the problems that customers face is how you build products that provide value and grow. It all starts with a conversation. You have to let go of your assumptions so you can listen with an open mind and understand what’s actually important to them. That way you can build something that makes their life better. Something they actually want to buy.
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 ...
HYBRID WORK IS AN EQUITY ISSUE
F“For women, hybrid or remote work is about a lot more than flexibility. When women work remotely, they face fewer microaggressions and have ...
Il est souvent tentant de trouver une solution sans trop prendre la peine de bien comprendre ce qu'on tente de résoudre. Au fil des années, nous avons acquis la conviction que la connaissance profonde des besoins est primordiale et préalable à la conception de solution. Nos méthodes de travail ont été organisées en conséquence, afin de maximiser la satisfaction de nos clients... Plutôt que celle de nos égos!