by Christine Moukazis | Oct 14, 2022 | Latest News
The Biden-Harris administration has proposed a rule challenging existing worker classifications that could change the nature of the gig economy in the U.S. by redefining guidelines to fit current labor standards. The proposal, announced by the Department of Labor...
by Christine Moukazis | Oct 10, 2022 | Latest News
Personalized benefits packages are all the rage, and when talent is reshuffling at a high rate, employers have to be sure that they’re keeping their perk options competitive. Here are job perks that employees are clamoring for in the post-COVID age. 1. No more...
by Christine Moukazis | Oct 10, 2022 | Latest News
While remote and hybrid ways of working have brought immense benefits to the world of work, one unfortunate downside is being laid off virtually. The Better.com CEO laid off 900 employees over Zoom last Christmas, and Carvana let 2,500 workers go during group Zoom...
by Christine Moukazis | Oct 10, 2022 | Latest News
Former Gov. David Paterson said Sunday that he has never felt less safe in the Big Apple — and warned local Democrats they could be in for an electoral “monsoon” if they don’t get crime under control. “I never felt as unsafe as I do now just walking around,” the...
by Christine Moukazis | Oct 3, 2022 | Latest News
Layoffs are in the air in San Francisco. What’s happening: Local tech companies — big and small — have announced staff reductions in recent weeks amid an uncertain economic landscape. Twilio and DocuSign, both publicly traded companies with around 7,500...
by Christine Moukazis | Oct 3, 2022 | Latest News
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is reportedly planning to add another 2,000 tech engineers to its payroll by the end of 2022 despite widespread concerns over the cooling global economy. Lori Beer, the megabank’s global chief information officer, told Reuters this week...
by Christine Moukazis | Oct 3, 2022 | Latest News
A recession is a very real possibility. As the Federal Reserve aggressively raises rates to combat persistent inflation, the tough stance could come at a price. Already, falling stock markets have wiped out more than $9 trillion in wealth from U.S. households. Fed...
by Christine Moukazis | Sep 26, 2022 | Latest News
For nearly two decades, top-tier tech companies like Google and Facebook (now Meta) were known for their rapid hiring, luxurious perks, and corporate cultures of abundance. But now, as rising inflation, the war in Ukraine, and other macroeconomic factors have caused...
by Christine Moukazis | Sep 26, 2022 | Latest News
Critics call it bossware. Technology used to surveil workers, already widely adopted in lower-wage industries, is growing popular in the white-collar world — managers track keystrokes, mouse clicks and even take screenshots of monitors. Why it matters: The uptick in...
by Christine Moukazis | Sep 26, 2022 | Latest News
If you’ve ever considered picking up and moving to an island, now might be the time to do it. The Italian island of Sardinia will pay you 15,000 euros, or $14,767.88, to move there. Why? Depopulation. Since so many young people are moving abroad for work, the...
