P E O P L E R E D E F I N I N G
WORK
African American Chamber Partners With Phillies To Boost Women Entrepreneurs
In a powerful union of civic leadership and community engagement, the African American Chamber of Commerce recently launched a Business Accelerator Program aimed at empowering Black businesswomen in Philadelphia. This initiative not only supports the city’s vibrant...
Jumpstart Your Freelance Career: 25 Beginner-Friendly Jobs
If you’re reading this article, you’re probably looking for ideas of what easy freelance jobs are out there that you can start making money with right away. Ideally, you want something that allows you to work from home, set your own rates, and has minimum barriers to...
‘Operation Partnership’ Helps Veterans Navigate Job Market
Veterans like Bill Greer have been coming to the Tampa Bay Chamber to network and get pointers on how to translate their military skills into the work force. "Yes, it can be very difficult," said Greer. "Number one, just working the acronyms out of your vocabulary and...
Will Return To Work Mean Return To Open Office?
Large corporate offices emerged in the late 19th century as growing industrial businesses needed more administrative coordination. Companies wanted to have offices downtown, but real estate was scarce, so architects went vertical with tall steel-framed buildings. At...
Impact of Digital Technology on Communication, Education, and Work
Digital technology has also revolutionized the way we work. Remote work has become increasingly common, thanks to tools like virtual private networks (VPNs) and cloud computing. This has allowed businesses to operate more efficiently and has given employees more...
Senators’ Latest Telework Legislation Could Imperil Remote Work
The latest bipartisan bill attempting to curb the use of telework in the federal government would require federal workers to spend at least 60% of their work hours on in-person work, though it could also ban remote work arrangements in most cases. Sens. Mitt Romney,...
Use This Script To Ask About Remote Work In A Job Interview
Despite a global pandemic which forced millions of workers to do their jobs from home, some CEOs have made it clear they don't believe remote work is the future. Last year, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in-person workers "get more done." Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla,...
Future of Work: No Job Titles?
Do job titles limit the full potential of your workforce? This is the all-important question facing many HR leaders today as we move towards a skills-based future. As the debate between job titles vs no job titles continues, some organizations have already made...
How Gig Work Can Help Combat The Loneliness Epidemic
It probably won’t come as a surprise that the gig economy has exploded in recent years, thanks in large part to the pandemic. Gig work offers a level of flexibility that traditional jobs often lack, making it an attractive option for many people. Caregivers, in...
Gig Work Is New Ellis Island For Immigrants
Rodolfo has driven over 18,000 Uber rides in South Florida and has a near-perfect rating. Still, he feels trapped. Adjusting to life in the US after his move from Venezuela five years ago was "extremely difficult," Rodolfo told Business Insider in Spanish....
