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What is the “gig economy” ? It’s a labor market where short-term, project-based work and freelance engagements are common, often facilitated by digital platforms. Instead of traditional employment with regular wages and benefits, gig workers are paid for specific tasks or projects. The temporary work arrangements, independent contractors, and freelancers who are hired for specific […]
Are Teens the new Workforce Titans? According to the Associated Press, teenagers have become one of the largest segments of the working population. The reported say that in May, 33.2% of teens ages 16 to 19 were in the national workforce, the highest figure for teen workers since the Great Recession of 2008. As the […]
Would you like to have extra day-off this weekend? What about every weekend? Yep, cutting the 5 day work week down to 4 days? Researchers in Iceland have found that a four-day work week, without a pay cut, improved workers’ well-being and productivity. For four years, researchers tracked 2,500 employees whoreduced their workweek to 35 […]
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