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‘Remote jobs’ Google searches hit a record high, but the top 5 occupations might surprise you

  By Michael Grothaus December 05, 2023 If you googled “remote jobs” this year, you’re not alone. In August 2023, U.S.-based users entering that search hit an all-time high, Google Trends data reveals. In fact, “remote jobs” searches spiked to then-highs at two specific times: in January 2023, right after the December 2022 holiday period, … Continue reading ‘Remote jobs’ Google searches hit a record high, but the top 5 occupations might surprise you

Amazon, TikTok, Spotify High On List Of Mobile Data-Sharing Apps

Amazon, TikTok, Spotify High On List Of Mobile Data-Sharing Apps by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, November 24, 2023 Mobile web traffic and apps are playing a major role in shopping this holiday weekend. A Microsoft consulting firm has released the names of the apps that are sharing the most consumer data to third parties.  … Continue reading Amazon, TikTok, Spotify High On List Of Mobile Data-Sharing Apps

Who lies on resumes more often? High earners and workers with advanced degrees, it turns out

  By Jennifer Alsever October 05, 2023 Lying is becoming pretty standard throughout the job interview process—and it’s especially prevalent among more educated candidates, higher earners, and even company hiring managers, according to new surveys.  As many as 70% of workers said they have lied on their resumes, with 37% admitting that they lie frequently, … Continue reading Who lies on resumes more often? High earners and workers with advanced degrees, it turns out

Twitter new user signups at an ‘all-time high,’ says Elon Musk

Elon Musk has begun his takeover of Twitter Twitter could change dramatically under Musk’s leadership.   Karissa Bell @karissabe After months of legal drama, Elon Musk has begun his takeover of Twitter, according to The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. His first move was to fire CEO Parag Agrawal, Chief Financial Officer Ned Segal … Continue reading Twitter new user signups at an ‘all-time high,’ says Elon Musk

EV Shoppers Have High Standards For Website Performance

EV Shoppers Have High Standards For Website Performance by Tanya Gazdik , Staff Writer, September 12, 2022 This story ran in a previous edition. It should shock no one that a consumer interested in a battery electric vehicle is probably ahead of the curve when it comes to technology and online shopping. Unfortunately for automakers, … Continue reading EV Shoppers Have High Standards For Website Performance

Labor strikes have doubled in the past year. Is high inflation part of the reason?

By Sam Becker       June 23, 2022   High inflation and worries about economic contraction are stunting the markets but proving to be catalysts for growth in one area: an interest in striking and unionizing. The number of strikes between January and May 2022 is double that of last year, according to data … Continue reading Labor strikes have doubled in the past year. Is high inflation part of the reason?

Linear TV Ad Frequency Still Too High In The U.S. And Europe, Study Finds

Linear TV Ad Frequency Still Too High In The U.S. And Europe, Study Finds by Wayne Friedman , February 21, 2022 In the U.S. — and most European countries — TV viewers still see linear TV advertising frequency as “excessive.” Ninety-two percent of U.S. viewers surveyed in 2021 believe “they see the same advertisements too … Continue reading Linear TV Ad Frequency Still Too High In The U.S. And Europe, Study Finds