LinkedIn to go up against Upwork with freelancer tool | How employers can make offices appealing again | More than 50% of workers considering a career change
LinkedIn to go up against Upwork with freelancer tool Taking its ProFinder freelancer tool a step further, LinkedIn is developing Marketplace, which will allow LinkedIn to not just connect freelancers to jobs but to manage and pay workers, similar to Upwork and Fiverr. The move could boost activity on the platform and advertising potential. Full Story: Social Media Today/The Information (2/19)
How employers can make offices appealing again Employers and employees have different visions of the post-pandemic workplace, according to a Best Practice Institute survey, so the onus is on leaders to create flexibility and growth opportunities regardless of where people are located, writes John Baldoni. "Employees not in the office need to have the opportunity for promotion, even if it means returning to the office for a new position," he writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (2/19)
A new Harris Poll shows that 52% of workers are considering a career change this year, which is slightly higher than in 2018. The most likely to change are those who earn $50,000 to $75,000 annually, at 59%. Full Story: Fast Company online (2/23)
It’s time to take humor seriously Based on the popular class at Stanford Graduate School of Business, by authors Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, Daniel Pink calls the new book Humor, Seriously "The ultimate guide to using the magical power of funny as a tool for leadership and a force for good." Learn more.
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Making the Connection
Report: The experience of Black women in the workplace Research by LeanIn.Org reveals Black female workers self-report that just one in three managers have checked in with them, and 59% of Black women have never informally interacted with senior leaders. LeanIn.Org's Rachel Cooke discusses the report's findings and the pandemic's "devastating" effect on Black women, saying, "Words aren't enough -- employers have to do better by addressing the distinct challenges Black women face head-on." Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (2/23)
5 Ways to Hire Like It’s 2021 We dug deep to learn what job seekers want from an employer for 2021. While there are more candidates seeking work, there's also more competition among businesses for the most qualified people. Get the leading edge with this free guide.
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The Landscape
If you worked remotely last year, check taxes owed About a third of remote workers last year did so in a different state or country than where their office is located, according to the American Institute of CPAs. But what most of these workers don't realize it that where you worked remotely can affect your tax filing. Full Story: USA Today (2/24)
The job market is loosening but competition is hot Travel companies are hiring, and one of the most available positions is project manager. Companies like TravelBank, TruTrip and AltoVita are gearing up for the end of pandemic restrictions and warn that the competition is stiff. Full Story: Skift (tiered subscription model) (2/22)
Hyundai's Ioniq 5 electric SUV includes an optional rooftop solar panel that can be used to extend its range. The vehicle can also be plugged into another electric car to charge it. Full Story: TechRadar (2/23)
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