WorkShifter_02March2021

WorkShifter -- Redefining Work

March 02, 2021

2 MARCH 2021

Software engineer Armim Samii created a Google Chrome extension, UberCheats, that helps workers spot pay discrepancies. The extension automatically extracts the start and end points of each trip and ...

Still fresh off of a landmark victory in California, companies like DoorDash, Instacart, Lyft, and Uber are preparing to bring their message supporting an independent workforce nationwide. But the ...

Freelance writers are in high demand. But landing new clients can be the hardest part of the job. For each project, you might be vying with dozens of other candidates, which puts the onus on you to ...

The European Union has kicked off the first stage of a consultation process involving gig platforms and workers. Regional lawmakers have said they want to improve working conditions for people who provide...

While the steady increase in people working from home was accelerated by the pandemic last year, it’s clear there will be no swift return to normality. The biggest challenge facing organizations in 2021 is ...

Now that signs are starting to point towards a gradual return to the office, it is time to consider the role that corporate EdTech will play in the future of the workplace. Will the tech solutions that ...

Relief is coming to unemployed people previously not eligible for unemployment benefits. The U.S. Department of Labor announced an expansion on Thursday of Pandemic Unemployment ...

No matter where you are in your career, you didn’t get there without help. Someone opened a door, gave you advice, shared a bit of info about a path or a profession. And when you pass that kindness on ...

Being a freelancer or gig worker can be rewarding, but it can be easy to make poor financial decisions. These tips will set you up for success. According to a study conducted by Upwork and Freelancers ...

Last year, media reports showed surreal images of previously bustling streets laying empty as stores were shut and WFH became the norm. Among the few who kept working in close contact with the ...