Tag Archives: PandemicEra

IRS customer service is finally making gains after hellish pandemic-era disruptions

  By Sam Becker June 22, 2023 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) isn’t exactly known for its stellar customer service—something that’s become increasingly clear in recent years. But there’s good news: The agency is making significant improvements in how it deals with taxpayers, directly. With the official tax-filing deadline two months behind us, it appears … Continue reading IRS customer service is finally making gains after hellish pandemic-era disruptions

What gig workers need to know about pandemic-era Medicaid expiring

  By Jessica Bursztynsky April 21, 2023 As many as 15 million people could lose their health insurance now that the U.S. is unwinding pandemic-era rules that required continuous Medicaid coverage.   For gig workers who are impacted by the change, it’s vital that they’re ready to reaffirm eligibility, says Noah Lang, CEO of Stride … Continue reading What gig workers need to know about pandemic-era Medicaid expiring

19 Pandemic-Era Lessons From the Software Development Industry

Ross A. McIntyre August 18, 2021 Compared to other industries blindsided by the pandemic, the software development industry was in a position of relative strength. Work-from-home capabilities, experience with remote collaboration tools, and an understanding of automation helped organizations in this space survive and even thrive during lockdowns. However, the industry still underwent some massive … Continue reading 19 Pandemic-Era Lessons From the Software Development Industry