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#gas-prices
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
2 hours ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromAol
3 hours ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
2 hours ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromAol
3 hours ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
#remote-work
Careers
fromFinanceBuzz
2 days ago

14 Work From Home Jobs That Pay At Least $45 an Hour

High-paying remote jobs include special effects artists, management analysts, computer programmers, financial analysts, and statisticians, averaging over $45 an hour.
fromInc
2 days ago
Remote teams

My Team Wants To Work From Home -- But Some Of Them Are Terrible At It

fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago
Remote teams

This Is a Normal Part of Working Today. I Don't Understand How People Do It Without Losing Their Minds.

Remote teams
fromForbes
2 days ago

Remote Work Shift: Navigating The Rise In Return To Office Policies

Companies are mandating return-to-office policies despite evidence of remote work productivity.
Remote teams
fromInc
3 days ago

Remote Work Isn't the Problem-Poor Management Is, New Study Finds

Remote work enhances productivity, but effective management training is crucial for its success.
Careers
fromFinanceBuzz
1 day ago

10 Work-from-Home Jobs That Don't Keep You on the Phone All Day

Working from home offers flexibility and opportunities for various remote jobs that do not require constant phone communication.
Careers
fromFinanceBuzz
2 days ago

14 Work From Home Jobs That Pay At Least $45 an Hour

High-paying remote jobs include special effects artists, management analysts, computer programmers, financial analysts, and statisticians, averaging over $45 an hour.
Remote teams
fromInc
2 days ago

My Team Wants To Work From Home -- But Some Of Them Are Terrible At It

Balancing remote work fairness is challenging when performance varies significantly among staff.
Remote teams
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

This Is a Normal Part of Working Today. I Don't Understand How People Do It Without Losing Their Minds.

Remote work culture can create stress due to constant connectivity expectations on platforms like Slack.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 days ago

Remote Work Shift: Navigating The Rise In Return To Office Policies

Companies are mandating return-to-office policies despite evidence of remote work productivity.
Remote teams
fromInc
3 days ago

Remote Work Isn't the Problem-Poor Management Is, New Study Finds

Remote work enhances productivity, but effective management training is crucial for its success.
#digital-nomads
Digital life
fromTravel + Leisure
1 hour ago

These Are the 10 Best Cities for Digital Nomads-and No. 1 Ranked Highest for Safety, Affordability, and Strong Internet Access

Krakow, Poland is ranked the best European city for digital nomads in 2026 due to affordability, safety, and internet costs.
Digital life
fromForbes
3 days ago

Digital Nomads Are Changing How Professionals Think About Work In 2026

Digital nomads are redefining work-life balance by prioritizing location and lifestyle over traditional office-based employment.
Digital life
fromTravel + Leisure
1 hour ago

These Are the 10 Best Cities for Digital Nomads-and No. 1 Ranked Highest for Safety, Affordability, and Strong Internet Access

Krakow, Poland is ranked the best European city for digital nomads in 2026 due to affordability, safety, and internet costs.
Digital life
fromForbes
3 days ago

Digital Nomads Are Changing How Professionals Think About Work In 2026

Digital nomads are redefining work-life balance by prioritizing location and lifestyle over traditional office-based employment.
Growth hacking
fromWestenberg.
7 hours ago

The "Passive Income" trap ate a generation of entrepreneurs

A misguided ideology of 'Passive Income Brain' misleads aspiring entrepreneurs into prioritizing quick profits over genuine business understanding.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 hours ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Health
fromDefenderNetwork.com
3 hours ago

Sitting Is the New Smoking: Why Houston's Remote Workers Are at Risk

Excessive sedentary behavior linked to serious health issues, including cancer and cardiovascular disease, poses significant risks for remote workers.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
51 minutes ago

Young people more likely to leave for health reasons when in low-paid, insecure jobs'

Young people in the UK are leaving jobs for health reasons, particularly in insecure, low-paid sectors like hospitality and retail.
#ai
Business
fromFortune
2 hours ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

The career ladder is fading as AI reshapes work, LinkedIn exec says

AI is reshaping careers, leading to nonlinear paths where workers have more control over their career trajectories.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

Marc Andreessen says AI layoffs are a farce-companies are 75% overstaffed and AI is the 'silver-bullet excuse' to clean house | Fortune

AI is being used as a scapegoat for layoffs resulting from overhiring during the COVID pandemic.
Careers
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Your job isn't disappearing-it's shapeshifting

AI is transforming jobs, but rather than disappearing, roles are evolving and demand for skilled workers is increasing.
Business
fromFortune
2 hours ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Careers
fromInc
1 day ago

5 Skills LinkedIn Says Will AI-Proof Your Career in 2026

Workers can harness five key characteristics to stay ahead in the age of AI.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

The career ladder is fading as AI reshapes work, LinkedIn exec says

AI is reshaping careers, leading to nonlinear paths where workers have more control over their career trajectories.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

Marc Andreessen says AI layoffs are a farce-companies are 75% overstaffed and AI is the 'silver-bullet excuse' to clean house | Fortune

AI is being used as a scapegoat for layoffs resulting from overhiring during the COVID pandemic.
Careers
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Your job isn't disappearing-it's shapeshifting

AI is transforming jobs, but rather than disappearing, roles are evolving and demand for skilled workers is increasing.
Productivity
fromFortune
22 hours ago

Major 4-day workweek study suggests that when we work 5 days we spend one doing basically nothing | Fortune

Workers can maintain productivity while reducing their workweek from 38 to 33 hours, according to a study on the four-day workweek.
Software development
fromTechzine Global
5 hours ago

Cursor updates its platform with a focus on autonomous AI agents

Cursor 3 enhances software development by integrating AI agents for collaborative coding, reducing manual programming and streamlining workflows.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 day ago

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Generative AI is reshaping communication, trust, and cultural interactions beyond productivity and efficiency concerns.
#job-market
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
23 hours ago

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Job seekers face increased ghosting, with 53% affected, largely due to AI-driven application processes overwhelming recruiters.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
23 hours ago

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Job seekers face increased ghosting, with 53% affected, largely due to AI-driven application processes overwhelming recruiters.
#oracle
Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Recently laid-off Oracle worker says AI is coming for jobs

Oracle laid off thousands of employees, attributing job losses to AI integration in large enterprises.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to address investor concerns over its AI data center spending and overextension in the market.
Remote teams
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Oracle axes thousands of jobs in massive layoff - notifying fired employees with 6 a.m. email

Oracle laid off thousands of employees via email, citing organizational changes and business needs, causing widespread fear and frustration among remaining staff.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Recently laid-off Oracle worker says AI is coming for jobs

Oracle laid off thousands of employees, attributing job losses to AI integration in large enterprises.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to address investor concerns over its AI data center spending and overextension in the market.
Remote teams
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Oracle axes thousands of jobs in massive layoff - notifying fired employees with 6 a.m. email

Oracle laid off thousands of employees via email, citing organizational changes and business needs, causing widespread fear and frustration among remaining staff.
World politics
fromMiami Herald
2 days ago

List of Countries Turning to Four-Day Weeks as Oil Crisis Bites

Countries are implementing measures like four-day work weeks to reduce fuel consumption amid rising energy prices due to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
#freelancing
Careers
fromForbes
4 days ago

10 Ways Freelancers Can Land New Clients (Without Relying On Luck)

Freelancers can earn more than previous jobs but face challenges in finding clients.
Careers
fromForbes
4 days ago

How Freelancers Can Stop Getting Ghosted-And Actually Book The Client

Freelancers can reduce the likelihood of being ghosted by pre-qualifying leads and removing decision friction.
Careers
fromForbes
4 days ago

10 Ways Freelancers Can Land New Clients (Without Relying On Luck)

Freelancers can earn more than previous jobs but face challenges in finding clients.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The jobs AI can't do and the young adults doing them

Cale Mouser, a 23-year-old diesel engine expert, earns over six figures and teaches others in a field once seen as a fallback.
Women
fromeuronews
4 days ago

Working from home is linked to higher fertility, new study finds

Working from home is linked to higher fertility, with couples having more children when both partners work from home.
#gig-economy
Remote teams
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Gig workers in 50+ countries are filming themselves doing chores to train humanoid robots for $15 an hour - Silicon Canals

A new gig economy is emerging where workers film household tasks to train humanoid robots, highlighting economic disparities in compensation versus value extracted.
Startup companies
fromSan Jose Inside
3 weeks ago

Hollister Entrepreneur Aims To Disrupt Gig Economy

Tommy Sondgroth launched FAVR, a gig economy app allowing service workers to set their own prices and keep 100% of earnings while offering customers 20-30% savings compared to major platforms.
Remote teams
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Gig workers in 50+ countries are filming themselves doing chores to train humanoid robots for $15 an hour - Silicon Canals

A new gig economy is emerging where workers film household tasks to train humanoid robots, highlighting economic disparities in compensation versus value extracted.
Startup companies
fromSan Jose Inside
3 weeks ago

Hollister Entrepreneur Aims To Disrupt Gig Economy

Tommy Sondgroth launched FAVR, a gig economy app allowing service workers to set their own prices and keep 100% of earnings while offering customers 20-30% savings compared to major platforms.
Digital life
fromHuffPost UK
7 hours ago

What Is 'Deadzoning'? The 2026 Travel Trend All About Logging Off For Real

Deadzoning is a cultural shift towards disconnecting during travel to combat burnout and prioritize mental health over constant connectivity.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

9 reasons AI isn't going to take your job (yet) | Fortune

Employers should approach AI adoption cautiously, as predictions about its impact on employment and capabilities have often been inaccurate.
Productivity
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Are you making this common productivity mistake?

Overwhelmed professionals often mistake organizing for productivity, leading to reduced performance despite increased activity.
Growth hacking
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Tech creators are getting the star treatment at a new talent management firm

Tech creators are being prioritized by brands, with new management firms like Kernel Management emerging to support their growth and partnerships.
Public health
fromAbc
3 days ago

Australia has not yet reached 'tipping point' for WFH directive, says expert

The fuel crisis is prompting calls for support staff exemptions and increased work-from-home options amid rising petrol prices and potential rationing.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

7 AI Tools to Build a Profitable One-Person Business

Seven AI tools can replace workflows in one-person businesses, but they come with security risks that many entrepreneurs overlook.
fromBoston.com
15 hours ago

Vermont labor board orders state to end return-to-office requirement for employees

The Vermont Labor Relations Board has ordered that Gov. Phil Scott's administration 'rescind' a controversial requirement that state employees return to their physical offices three days per week. The board stated that the state has 'refused to bargain in good faith and interfered with employees' exercise of rights' in requiring in-person work.
Remote teams
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

What Fast-Moving Digital Industries Teach Us About Business Agility

Fast-moving industries exemplify business agility by rapidly adapting to trends and customer needs, a practice all businesses should adopt.
#side-hustles
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Meet the man whose side hustle is testing side hustles

Side hustle reviewers test money-making schemes on social media to help consumers distinguish legitimate opportunities from scams by documenting actual results and earnings.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Meet the man whose side hustle is testing side hustles

Side hustle reviewers test money-making schemes on social media to help consumers distinguish legitimate opportunities from scams by documenting actual results and earnings.
Remote teams
fromAxios
1 day ago

Office vacancies hit record high

Companies are reducing office space needs due to a shift towards remote and hybrid work models post-pandemic.
Digital life
fromYahoo Travel
3 days ago

8 Cities Digital Nomads And Creators Are Moving To In 2026

The creator economy and digital nomad movement are converging, leading to a rise in digital entrepreneurs who prioritize location flexibility and community support.
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

How to Recruit UK Talent without a Local Entity

Hiring international employees in the UK is possible without a local entity through various strategies like independent contracting or using an Employer of Record.
#digital-nomadism
Digital life
fromAol
3 days ago

9 High-Tech Items Digital Nomads Should Never Leave Behind When Traveling For Remote Work

Digital nomadism is mainstream, with increasing options for remote work and new gadgets enhancing the experience.
Digital life
fromIslands
3 days ago

9 High-Tech Items Digital Nomads Should Never Leave Behind When Traveling For Remote Work - Islands

Digital nomadism is mainstream, with increasing options for remote work and essential tech tools for a seamless experience.
Digital life
fromAol
3 days ago

9 High-Tech Items Digital Nomads Should Never Leave Behind When Traveling For Remote Work

Digital nomadism is mainstream, with increasing options for remote work and new gadgets enhancing the experience.
Digital life
fromIslands
3 days ago

9 High-Tech Items Digital Nomads Should Never Leave Behind When Traveling For Remote Work - Islands

Digital nomadism is mainstream, with increasing options for remote work and essential tech tools for a seamless experience.
Women in technology
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

The Freelancer Who Refused To Be Replaced By AI

Copywriter Leigh Ann Shelton adapted to AI by shifting from viewing it as a threat to leveraging it as a tool, repositioning herself as a strategic brand interpreter and AI curator rather than a pure word producer.
#work-from-home
Careers
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I've been WFH for 7 years. These are the home office gadgets I want right now

Upgrading home office gadgets enhances productivity and comfort for remote work.
fromAol
1 month ago
Remote teams

4 Work-From-Home Side Gigs That Can Make You an Extra $500 Weekly in 2026

Careers
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I've been WFH for 7 years. These are the home office gadgets I want right now

Upgrading home office gadgets enhances productivity and comfort for remote work.
fromAol
1 month ago
Remote teams

4 Work-From-Home Side Gigs That Can Make You an Extra $500 Weekly in 2026

#ai-agents
Software development
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

The agent boom is splitting the workforce in two

2026 is emerging as the year of AI agents, with tools like Claude Code and OpenClaw gaining momentum, though accessibility remains limited to those with technical knowledge despite no-code solutions.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

I quit my VP job to become a solopreneur. I don't need staff: AI agents handle everything from invoices to proposals.

Software development
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

The agent boom is splitting the workforce in two

2026 is emerging as the year of AI agents, with tools like Claude Code and OpenClaw gaining momentum, though accessibility remains limited to those with technical knowledge despite no-code solutions.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

I quit my VP job to become a solopreneur. I don't need staff: AI agents handle everything from invoices to proposals.

Remote teams
fromAbc
4 days ago

How to approach your employer about working from home and flexible work

Improving access to flexible work arrangements, including working from home, is essential for employees facing rising living costs.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

What I learned building a fractional executive career

Fractional leadership roles offer viable career alternatives to full-time positions, accessible through networking at industry conferences and the hidden job market rather than traditional job postings.
Remote teams
fromBlackpressusa
2 weeks ago

OP-ED: The Future of Work

Automation will displace 85 million jobs by 2030 but create 97 million new roles, requiring workforce preparation in digital skills, AI, emotional intelligence, and adaptability.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Freelance Agencies Are Scaling Faster with Automation

Agency automation reduces administrative workload, increases proposal response rates, and enables agencies to scale by focusing team effort on strategy and delivery.
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

From unemployed to self-employed: Why the switch is more common than ever

Layoffs prompted a marketing professional to leave salaried employment and pursue full-time content creation and solopreneurship.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Smart Freelancers Scale to Micro-Agencies Before Burnout Hits

A micro-agency lets freelancers scale selectively by using 1–3 trusted subcontractors to take on larger projects while retaining client relationships and avoiding full-agency overhead.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 month ago

If you want to start a freelance business, here are the exact first steps

Building a freelance business with repeatable systems and reliable clients generates sustainable six-figure income and protects against economic uncertainty.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Worried AI will take your remote job? You're safe for now, this study shows

AI models performed significantly worse than human remote freelancers on diverse, complex work tasks, though AI capabilities continue to improve.
Artificial intelligence
fromAol
1 month ago

ChatGPT Predicts the Next Big Side Gig Trends

AI-powered services, mobile convenience-based services, and AI-created digital products will drive the next wave of side hustles.
fromMoneyLion
2 months ago

Boring but Remote Jobs You Can Do Any Hour of the Day

If you're looking for a remote job that doesn't require a lot of special skills and education, you might be in luck. Financial influencer Learn with Lukas broke down remote jobs that aren't glamorous but pay real money. These positions require no experience or degrees, making them accessible to almost anyone willing to do straightforward work from home. Here are five boring remote jobs you can do 24/7.
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