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Government shutdown threats are becoming more common. Blame TV, social media, and Newt Gingrich

By Sam Becker November 16, 2023 Shutdown averted—again! The government funding bill that was passed overwhelmingly by the House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Senate late on Wednesday and headed to President Biden for his signature. That will keep parts of the federal government funded until January 19, 2024, and others until February 2, … Continue reading Government shutdown threats are becoming more common. Blame TV, social media, and Newt Gingrich

Soundcloud will lay off eight percent of its staff in hopes of becoming profitable

SoundCloud is laying off up to 20 percent of its workforce   Mariella Moon   @mariella_moon SoundCloud is joining the depressingly long list of companies in the tech industry that are letting personnel go due to the economic downturn. According to Billboard and Variety, company CEO Michael Weissman told employees in an email that it’s … Continue reading Soundcloud will lay off eight percent of its staff in hopes of becoming profitable

The freelance workforce is becoming more highly skilled and highly educated

  By Sam Becker December 14, 2022   Employers are having a hard time finding enough workers, and that may be because millions of Americans are increasingly going to work for themselves, either creating businesses or becoming freelancers.  During 2021, Americans submitted applications to create 5.4 million new businesses, the highest level ever recorded, according … Continue reading The freelance workforce is becoming more highly skilled and highly educated

Yahoo Partners With Taboola In Historic 30-Year Deal, Becoming Largest Shareholder

Yahoo Becomes Taboola’s Largest Shareholder, Enters Exclusive 30-Year Commercial Agreement by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, November 28, 2022 Yahoo, an internet pioneer, and Taboola, a recommendations engine, have announced a 30-year exclusive partnership that will create what the companies call a “contextual data powerhouse,” which will be important as the advertising industry retires browser cookies. The … Continue reading Yahoo Partners With Taboola In Historic 30-Year Deal, Becoming Largest Shareholder

Thinking of becoming a digital nomad? Set sail for these 10 best beaches for remote workers

By Shalene Gupta August 05, 2022 Two years after the Great Office Shutdown, so to speak, remote work is growing fast. And with it comes the possibility of picking a home not because it’s close to your office, but because it’s somewhere you want to live—like by the beach, for example, where it’s sunny all … Continue reading Thinking of becoming a digital nomad? Set sail for these 10 best beaches for remote workers

The Future of Work: Can You Adapt Fast Enough Before Becoming Unemployed?

Ramon Nuez September 13, 2021 Your intelligent assistant was just notified of a new job posting that you have been waiting for, so it gently wakes you up at 6:45 AM. You slide out of bed and struggle to find the bathroom. The shower automatically turns on to your preferred temperature. Twenty minutes later, you … Continue reading The Future of Work: Can You Adapt Fast Enough Before Becoming Unemployed?