By Danica Lo April 08, 2022 The Great Resignation has hit the tech industry especially hard over the last few months. Recent surveys reveal that nearly three-quarters of tech employees plan to quit their jobs within the year, citing limited advancement opportunities, lack of flexibility amidst the post-pandemic return to the office push, and … Continue reading Tech workers are fleeing FAANG for Web3, here’s why
Dozens of gig workers have been the victims of homicide Gig Workers Rising found that death benefits are sometimes nonexistent. A. Khalid @askhalid April 6th, 2022 App-based gig worker M.J. makes a fist out of her car’s sun roof during a demonstration outside Los Angeles City Hall to urge voters to vote no on Proposition … Continue reading Dozens of gig workers have been the victims of homicide. Their families often don’t receive a dime.
Amazon workers at a Staten Island warehouse will hold a union election in March The in-person election will take place over six days. K. Holt @krisholt February 16th, 2022 An Amazon truck exits the company’s JFK8 distribution center in Staten Island, New York, U.S. November 25, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid. Brendan McDermid / reuters Amazon workers at … Continue reading Amazon warehouse workers vote to unionize in Staten Island
By Clint Rainey March 22, 2022 Roughly one-third of the U.S. workforce—52 million people—earn less than $15 an hour, according to a new report from anti-poverty advocacy group Oxfam America. And these workers, whose annual pay comes to less than $31,200 a year, are disproportionately not white men, the group found. “Women and people … Continue reading How many workers earn less than $15 an hour in your state? These maps will tell you
By Mark Nelson March 20, 2022 Leaders looking for competitive advantages in every facet of their business—from operations and sales to recruiting and retention–cite employees’ data skills as a top need. But when it comes to providing those data-training opportunities, companies keep failing. Recently, my company, Tableau, commissioned Forrester Consulting to explore organizational issues and … Continue reading How giving workers the skills to succeed can counter the Great Resignation
Congressional lawmakers try again to secure some benefits for gig workers If passed, independent contractors could qualify for paid holidays and healthcare. A. Khalid @askhalid February 18th, 2022 Evelyn Hockstein / reuters Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN), along with Rep. Susan DelBene (D-WA) introduced a bill today that would create a $20 … Continue reading Congressional lawmakers try again to secure some benefits for gig workers
By John Coleman February 17, 2022 Before the COVID-19 pandemic upended life around the world, we were living in the most prosperous period in all of human history, and yet people weren’t happier or more fulfilled. Why? A rising collection of data confirm and illuminate the disconnect between prosperity and purpose. An incredibly high … Continue reading Workers can become alienated from work without this thing
By Maria Colacurcio February 12, 2022 This past November, 4.5 million workers resigned in search of new opportunities. Many are looking for more transparency, equity, and a company that shares their values. If you’re one of those workers or you’re thinking about leaving your job, it can be hard to know how to … Continue reading Workers, you’ve got the power. Here’s how to use it
By Jennifer R. Joe and Wendy K. Smith—The Conversation February 12, 2022 President Joe Biden committed the U.S. government to racial equity by issuing four executive orders on Jan. 26 that seek to curb systemic racism. In the orders, he cited the killing of George Floyd in 2020, which sparked months of protests … Continue reading 3 ways Black workers say their white colleagues and managers can support them
Diane H. Wong January 20, 2022 Legitimate work-at-home jobs are available, but do you have what it takes to work from home? Does your family? Working from home means setting boundaries. There are great advantages to working from home. You can save a fortune on wardrobe and commuting expenses alone. However, there are some unexpected … Continue reading Simple Solutions for At-Home Workers to Stay Focused
