PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you daydreaming of a sun-soaked beach on a tropical island? Or, maybe your summer vacation dreams are closer to home, like a relaxing staycation or a charming bed-and-breakfast in your city’s historic district. Whatever your vacation dreams are, finding a […]
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you busy preparing for an upcoming interview? If so, there’s a good chance you’ll hear the phrase, “Tell me about a time you …” Regardless of the rest of the statement, these situational interview questions can be daunting unless you recognize what a […]
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com A college degree can be a ticket to career success. But if you pick the wrong major, you might not earn much when you graduate. Recently, the HEA Group — a research and consultancy agency focused on higher education — looked at data associated with a number of college majors and found […]
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. So, you’re thinking about getting a second job? At first glance, a second job is an easy way to fill your bank account and gain more experience. However, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks involved. As you navigate adding a second […]
Stokkete / Shutterstock.com The fear of robots claiming jobs has been around much longer than artificial intelligence services like ChatGPT or Bard, but that risk seems more real than ever — especially in certain fields. Academic researchers from Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania and New York University recently analyzed “the extent to which occupations, […]
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com Many older workers want — or need — to remain on the job as long as possible. But keeping your career moving forward can be difficult as you age and the workplace changes. The best way to remain an asset in your employer’s eyes is to stay competitive. Older workers who […]
SG SHOT / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. You save about six hours a week as a remote worker. The researchers who discovered this traced the time savings back to reduced time getting ready for work and commuting. They found that while half of the time gets channeled back into work […]
Flamingo Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Staying focused in a freelance role is no small feat. If you’re working from home as a freelancer, the number of potential distractions and other things to do is almost limitless, so your ability to focus can be your superpower to higher productivity. […]
FOTOGRIN / Shutterstock.com Millions of Americans remain uneasy about the future of the economy. Some experts are forecasting that an economic downturn could be just over the horizon. Many big companies recently have announced layoffs of 1,000 employees or more. Some of these companies are trying to restructure while others appear to be getting lean […]
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Are you the person always recommending new finds to your friends? Do you find yourself scouring types of tools to find the absolute best one? And do you love to share what you’ve learned with others online? Here’s the good news: you […]