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 […]
Rocketclips, Inc. / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Sometimes we think of starting a business as some major, risky, life-changing expense that will require a huge loan or major funding from investors. But that’s simply not the case. Sure, if you’re opening up a downtown restaurant or a retail […]
Antonio Guillem / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Have you been offered a job requiring a relocation? Moving for a job is a complicated decision because it affects every aspect of your life, not just your career. There are many factors to consider, and even more so if you have a […]
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Point2. While it’s more likely for huge multinational corporations to be in the news, the vast majority of businesses in the U.S. are, in fact, small businesses. Not only that, but the number of startups has steadily increased in recent years. Indeed, more and more […]
Trismegist san / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Point2. The U.S. labor market went through several essential changes during the past decade. In particular, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic over the last couple of years have determined an unprecedented overhaul in working practices, with more U.S. employees switching to remote or […]