WorkShifter_14July2020

WorkShifter -- Redefining Work

July 14, 2020

14 JULY 2020

On a crisp May morning in Washington’s Yakima Valley, Blanca Olivares took her break from sorting apples at the Allan Brothers packing facility a little early. Soon, five other workers joined her in the ...

As an entrepreneur and established businesswoman, I'm often asked if females still have to face the sort of obstacles and hurdles that males do not have to contend with. In other words, is it ...

When taxes got delayed from April 15 to July 15 this year, lots of people thought that would give them plenty of time to get taxes done on time. But if you’re a true procrastinator you knew all along that the ...

There is no right way to price your services. Over the years, what I’ve learned is that every freelancer, every project, and every client is unique. Because of this, there is no one-size-fits-all model for how you ...

You can tell a lot about COVID-19 and the effects it’s had on the U.S. economy by looking at the numbers. The pandemic forced the closure of many businesses, at least temporarily, and led to record ...

Four months into WFH life, you might need a reminder on the importance of moving around and taking breaks during the work day to stay productive (and sane). At TM's virtual retreat, we shared the ...

College life is exciting and hectic for students since there is so much to do with a tight budget. Being broke in college can be frustrating since you are independently managing your finances. Holding a ....

Instead of being paid a set rate per order, an algorithm will weigh how busy a store is, how bad street traffic is and other factors to set the pay for an order. Algorithms are foundational to how gig ...

If you need extra income, you might check out some freelance work. Unemployment levels are high, and the extra $600 in weekly federal jobless benefits is set to run out the end of July. But the good ...

The question the gig economy faces in the 2020s isn’t whether it will grow, but by how much it will grow. Already, 36% of American adults engage in some sort of gig work. And labor trends at ...