Many of us are familiar with the concept of unpaid work: The labor people perform without compensation. This is usually in the context of household …
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By now, you may be aware of the phenomenon dubbed "burnout." The phrase describes emotional, mental and physical exhaustion due to overworking. We've read countless …
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Whether you work as a freelancer or are contracted in a permanent, full time capacity, there's a considerable chance you have to log your hours. …
As anyone who owns a business knows, organizations are beholden to a wide range of employment regulations. The scope and nature of these issues tend …
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Uncle Ben, a character in Marvel's "Spider-Man" franchise, famously once said "With great power comes great responsibility." This is especially true for businesses that have …
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Many business leaders have heard of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). For the uninitiated, DEI refers to designing and applying programs that promote opportunity and …
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Taking time off to recover when we're ill is a cornerstone of the workplace in many countries worldwide. As World Population Review reports, some states …
With an imminent recession, there are nationwide fears of job losses and unemployment. However, despite a massive labor shortage affecting the entire country, unemployment is …
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The COVID-19 pandemic had many strange and unforeseen effects on society. With governments worldwide instituting stay-at-home orders to curb the spread of the virus, people …
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A few years back, we saw the beginning of the Great Resignation, a term given to employees resigning en masse. There were many motivations at …
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Employers are struggling with a plethora of challenges both in the workplace and the economy. A recession is following the post-pandemic economic boom, which might …
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The job market is a tough nut to crack for even the most employable person, but it's especially hard to find work if you're faced …
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2022 was certainly an interesting year for employment. Despite many (if not most) governments lifting their stay-at-home orders, many employees continued to work remotely. Part-time …
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A recession automatically spells disaster in many people's minds. They immediately think of inflation that leads to unaffordable necessities like groceries and gas, decreased salaries …
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Recessions can be disastrous for employees. They often mean organizations have to reduce spending, and this is usually achieved through reduced salaries and suspended promotions …
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Economists are debating whether we're anticipating a recession or if it's already here. Regardless, one thing is certain: it's not going to be like any …
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We're accustomed to reading about whatever industry millennials are currently 'killing.' But, as so-called baby boomers (generally considered to have been born between 1946 and …
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The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the evolution of many new norms including remote work. Non-essential office workers were mandated to work from home (WFH) to …
As a recession looms, many organizations will be thinking about how they can adjust their budgets to compensate for the economic downturn. Obviously, many business …
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It's widely accepted that the next recession is already here and, for many, it came quite unexpectedly after the post-COVID-19 pandemic economic boom. What isn't …
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As we've seen over the past century, the skills required of employees and business leaders alike have changed with the times. Some abilities become vital …
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There's a definite possibility of a recession in the very near future. Some economists say it's already here. Either way, there is one certainty: We …
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The current working world is more flexible than it's ever been. COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and stay-at-home orders resulted in people working from home. For most …
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Industries worldwide are laboring under the burden of severe skills and employee shortages. The lack of appropriately experienced workers has left organizations scrambling to procure …
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It goes without saying that it's vital for an organization's success to show its employees that it holds them in high regard and is mindful …
In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get incredibly stressed. We're increasingly expected to communicate instantly, get more work done in shorter periods and take …
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There's a major undersupply in labor across the globe, and every industry feels it.. The cause can't be narrowed down to one thing — rather, …
The past two years have seen major changes in the working world. First, we had mass layoffs with the COVID-19 pandemic as companies couldn't afford …
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The so-called "gig economy" has boomed over the last several years. Rising numbers of workers are opting for temporary work such as freelancing or employment …
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Conventional wisdom would have us believe that, by nature, temporary work doesn't provide job stability. Intuitively, this makes sense — the logic is in its …