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#nontraditional-careers

2 hours ago

5 Freelance Writing Side Hustles For People Who Love To Write

Side hustles, especially writing-based ones, are increasingly popular among Americans seeking extra income amid rising living costs and stagnant wages.

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.

Online marketing

2 hours ago

5 Freelance Writing Side Hustles For People Who Love To Write

Side hustles, especially writing-based ones, are increasingly popular among Americans seeking extra income amid rising living costs and stagnant wages.

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.

A decision-making framework for solopreneurs

Solopreneurs should categorize decisions as reversible or irreversible to enhance decision-making speed and effectiveness.

fromApp Developer Magazine

fromComputerworld

2 hours ago

AI-ready skills are not what you think

Teaching employees to question and validate AI systems is crucial for true AI readiness in enterprises.

Business intelligence

5 hours ago

The App Economy Is Thriving

The app economy significantly contributes to the U.S. economy, generating over $1 trillion annually and supporting 2.6 million jobs.

UX design

fromMedium

4 hours ago

AI is ruining the way you talk about your work

AI design tools influence how designers communicate their ideas and feedback.

#layoffs

7 hours ago

'No idea what tomorrow will look like': In TikTok's 'unemployment diaries,' workers document life after layoffs

Karlee Rea documents her layoff experience and the challenges of job searching in a series of vlogs amid rising unemployment among Gen Z.

Business

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

7 hours ago

'No idea what tomorrow will look like': In TikTok's 'unemployment diaries,' workers document life after layoffs

Karlee Rea documents her layoff experience and the challenges of job searching in a series of vlogs amid rising unemployment among Gen Z.

Business

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

more#layoffs

8 hours ago

How to use AI to strengthen teams instead of destroying them

Top talent and AI do not guarantee high-performing teams; effective collaboration and strategic use of AI are essential.

fromTelecompetitor

40 minutes ago

Data centers growing, especially in rural areas: Pew

The Pew Research Center indicates that the current profile of data centers is 87% urban and 13% rural, but future additions will be 67% rural and 33% urban.

Data science

fromHbs

Podcast

Hybrid work models can enhance diversity and inclusion while emphasizing the importance of resilient organizations post-pandemic.

Software development

AI hit software engineers first. Here's what they want you to know.

AI tools are reshaping software engineering, blurring roles and creating new opportunities while causing identity shifts among developers.

Higher education

Parents are so panicked about the job market they're paying career coaches $15,000 years before their kids graduate from college | Fortune

Parents are investing thousands in career coaching for their college-bound children to navigate a challenging job market.

Working From Home Isn't Killing Women's Careers. But Corporate Culture Still Might Be.

Remote work is essential for many women, but proximity to the office often leads to better advancement opportunities.

Why Remote Job Postings Are The New Ghost Jobs

Remote job postings often mislead applicants, with many listings being ghost jobs that do not lead to actual hiring.

fromFinanceBuzz

Careers

10 Remote Entry-Level Jobs That Pay at Least $30 an Hour

fromThe Bobby Bones Show

Remote teams

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | The Bobby Bones Show

fromiHeart

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | iHeart

Younger remote workers face higher loneliness rates, prompting calls for structured social opportunities from employers.

These tech jobs aren't just remote. You can work from anywhere on Earth

Remote work is evolving into a model where employees can work from anywhere, not just their home offices.

Working From Home Isn't Killing Women's Careers. But Corporate Culture Still Might Be.

Remote work is essential for many women, but proximity to the office often leads to better advancement opportunities.

Why Remote Job Postings Are The New Ghost Jobs

Remote job postings often mislead applicants, with many listings being ghost jobs that do not lead to actual hiring.

fromFinanceBuzz

10 Remote Entry-Level Jobs That Pay at Least $30 an Hour

Entry-level remote roles are available across various fields, offering at least $30 per hour, regardless of academic or professional background.

fromThe Bobby Bones Show

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | The Bobby Bones Show

Younger remote workers face higher loneliness rates, prompting calls for structured social opportunities from employers.

fromiHeart

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | iHeart

Younger remote workers face higher loneliness rates, prompting calls for structured social opportunities from employers.

These tech jobs aren't just remote. You can work from anywhere on Earth

Remote work is evolving into a model where employees can work from anywhere, not just their home offices.

Is 'Founder Mode' sustainable for modern leaders?

Sustainable leadership requires balancing speed and clarity, avoiding burnout while building scalable systems.

Silicon Valley

AI startups are shifting the economic center of gravity of San Francisco

San Francisco's tech center is shifting to smaller neighborhoods due to return-to-office mandates and the rise of AI startups.

#creator-economy

fromHubspot

Growth hacking

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

fromTheankler

The Next Job Pivot: Professionals Becoming Creators - and Cashing In

A new tier of content creators is emerging, supporting themselves with niche audiences and expertise, reshaping the creator economy.

Growth hacking

fromHubspot

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

The global creator economy is projected to reach $1.18 trillion by 2032, significantly impacting minority creators and entrepreneurs.

fromTheankler

The Next Job Pivot: Professionals Becoming Creators - and Cashing In

A new tier of content creators is emerging, supporting themselves with niche audiences and expertise, reshaping the creator economy.

more#creator-economy

fromYcombinator

Digital life

Why your company will never scale (or maybe why it will) | Hacker News

User and competitor laziness are key to scaling a business beyond just a product.

London startup

fromBusiness Matters

The Sectors Quietly Leading UK's Booming Digital Economy

The UK digital economy reached a $1.2 trillion valuation in 2025, driven by fintech and digital entertainment growth.

European startups

fromPrivacy International

Indeed CEO says this-not AI-is the biggest threat to the workforce

Aging labor market poses a greater threat to workforce than AI, with a projected decline of 20 million workers in the U.S. over the next 15 years.

EU data protection

The ILO Convention on decent work in the the platform economy

ILO's resolution aims to protect platform workers, but current drafts inadequately address risks from automated systems affecting workers' rights.

fromItsnicethat

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Doubt is normal, detours are expected: Unlearned shares the personal career reflections of top creatives

Design school promises clarity, while reality, shaped by real constraints, brings questions. Every creative who has faced post-graduation life will relate to this statement.

Education

Fundraising

Student-Led Effort Builds Career Pipeline

A revived student organization at Stony Brook University is creating career opportunities for underrepresented students in business.

Gadgets

fromwww.nytimes.com

How to Move Your Home Office Outside

Direct sunlight on laptop screens causes glare, eyestrain, overheating, and reduced productivity.

4 Must-Have Skills Every Nomadic Founder Needs to Build a Successful Online Business

Skills development is crucial for nomadic founders to achieve independence and optimize business growth.

fromELLE

'Work-From-Home Culture Is Career Suicide.' Emma Grede Wants To Change The Way We Work

Emma Grede's intentionality and focus have driven her success as a self-made entrepreneur and co-founder of influential brands.

Bootstrapping

fromInc

4 Must-Have Skills Every Nomadic Founder Needs to Build a Successful Online Business

Skills development is crucial for nomadic founders to achieve independence and optimize business growth.

fromELLE

'Work-From-Home Culture Is Career Suicide.' Emma Grede Wants To Change The Way We Work

Emma Grede's intentionality and focus have driven her success as a self-made entrepreneur and co-founder of influential brands.

more#entrepreneurship

fromItsnicethat

in 3 weeks

"You don't have to be the loudest person in the room"

Making your thinking visible is essential to demonstrate your value in a workplace.

#artificial-intelligence

fromWIRED

4 hours ago

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.

Silicon Valley

Even blue-collar work isn't safe from AI, a trade tech CEO says

47 minutes ago

Artificial intelligence

AI doesn't get stressed, tired, or have a bad day at work and it's raising the bar for everyone else

AI is raising workplace standards and reshaping expectations, leading to unrealistic demands on human workers.

Careers

To thrive in the age of AI, don't reinvent yourself. Try this instead

Integration of diverse skills will be crucial for future leadership in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

fromWIRED

4 hours ago

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.

Silicon Valley

Even blue-collar work isn't safe from AI, a trade tech CEO says

AI is disrupting both white-collar and blue-collar jobs, with physical work increasingly affected over time.

47 minutes ago

AI doesn't get stressed, tired, or have a bad day at work and it's raising the bar for everyone else

AI is raising workplace standards and reshaping expectations, leading to unrealistic demands on human workers.

more#artificial-intelligence

To thrive in the age of AI, don't reinvent yourself. Try this instead

Integration of diverse skills will be crucial for future leadership in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

UX design

fromMedium

Rethinking the shape of design teams in an AI world

Organizations must adopt a dual transformation model to balance innovation and foundational mastery in design processes disrupted by AI.

'No one knew I was in a different time zone': The workers who travel, play tennis, and do chores on the clock

Soft off days allow employees to manage personal tasks during work hours, promoting work-life balance despite employer concerns.

#ai

Women in technology

In the future, will there be any work left for people to do? | Fortune

Software development

I'm the CTO of a startup. Software engineering has changed so much that we've changed our hiring process.

Startup companies

Snap's layoffs highlight growing work trend: AI-powered tiny teams

How to build a high-performing team during the AI era

AI and automation enhance productivity, but human judgment and leadership are essential for high performance and effective team dynamics.

6 days ago

LinkedIn's Chief Economic Opportunity Officer on how to get ahead in the age of AI

Human ingenuity allows software engineers to focus on unique human skills rather than competing with AI.

3 weeks 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.

In the future, will there be any work left for people to do? | Fortune

Competing against IBM's Watson in Jeopardy! demonstrates the advanced cognitive capabilities of AI.

Software development

I'm the CTO of a startup. Software engineering has changed so much that we've changed our hiring process.

AI coding agents have transformed software engineering, changing hiring practices and the skills required for engineers.

Startup companies

Snap's layoffs highlight growing work trend: AI-powered tiny teams

AI is enabling companies to operate with smaller teams, leading to job cuts and a shift in workforce structure.

How to build a high-performing team during the AI era

AI and automation enhance productivity, but human judgment and leadership are essential for high performance and effective team dynamics.

6 days ago

LinkedIn's Chief Economic Opportunity Officer on how to get ahead in the age of AI

Human ingenuity allows software engineers to focus on unique human skills rather than competing with AI.

3 weeks 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.

New data: Associate degrees, community college on the rise as students ditch traditional 4-year bachelor's

More students are choosing associate degrees over bachelor's degrees, with 18 to 20-year-olds now the largest group of first-time associate degree earners.

fromeLearning Industry

Thought Leader Q&A: Exploring The Future Of Workplace Learning In The Age Of AI With Dimitris Tolis

AI in learning can lead to content mediocrity and hinder meaningful learning experiences.

fromeLearning

The Role of AI in Modern Technical Training Programs Across Industries - eLearning

Technical training is essential for applying skills in real work situations, enhanced by AI for better design and delivery.

fromVITA Daily

The Side Hustle Actually Working for Women in 2026 - VITA Daily

Women are leading the YouTube creator economy, but they earn less than men despite being the majority of content creators.

#ai-adoption

8 minutes ago

Top HR leaders warn against using AI as cover for mass layoffs | Fortune

Layoffs due to AI adoption may be shortsighted; companies should focus on redeploying talent instead.

fromTechRepublic

Artificial intelligence

Widespread AI Use Masks a Growing Workplace Readiness Gap

8 minutes ago

Top HR leaders warn against using AI as cover for mass layoffs | Fortune

Layoffs due to AI adoption may be shortsighted; companies should focus on redeploying talent instead.

fromTechRepublic

Widespread AI Use Masks a Growing Workplace Readiness Gap

AI is widely used in workplaces, but many employees lack the training and confidence to use it effectively.

AI is finally delivering productivity - for remote employees

The key to productivity with AI lies in the freedom to use it effectively, not just the technology itself.

fromeLearning Industry

The Case For Skills-Based Learning In A Rapidly Changing Workplace

Practical skills-based learning is essential for effective adult education and upskilling in the workforce.

fromEntrepreneur

The Future of Work Isn't AI - It's How Leaders Make AI Humane

Leaders must integrate AI while honoring human experiences and maintaining quality standards in the workplace.

fromSilicon Canals

The self-taught advantage: why people who figure things out independently keep winning in a world that won't stop changing - Silicon Canals

Self-directed learning is essential for adapting to rapidly changing job skills and staying relevant in the workforce.

fromThe Queen Zone

More U.S. workers are completely abandoning the traditional 9-to-5: Here are 12 reasons why

The traditional 9-to-5 work model is being replaced by flexible schedules that prioritize work-life balance and mental health.

fromEntrepreneur

7 AI Tools That Run Your Entire One-Person Business While You Sleep (No Staff, No Code)

AI tools are evolving from automation to autonomy, enabling organizations to make decisions without human intervention.

fromInc

More Workers-and Employers-Are Looking Abroad for Jobs They Can't Find at Home

Workers are increasingly open to relocating abroad for job opportunities due to tight labor markets and economic pressures.

The corporate skills that prepare you for solopreneur life

Corporate skills like project management and stakeholder management are valuable for solopreneurs transitioning from corporate careers.

Voracious demand for robotics training data is transforming gig work

Instawork is transforming gig work into a data generation platform for robotics, addressing the need for real-world training data in AI development.

Where are new grads finding job opportunities

The hiring market for new grads is challenging, with increased competition and a rise in unemployment rates.

#future-of-work

fromSilicon Canals

The rise of the generalist - Silicon Canals

39% of core skills will change by 2030, emphasizing the value of generalist skills over specialist credentials.

fromScary Mommy

Artificial intelligence

What Careers Will Be The Most Lucrative For Future Generations?

fromSilicon Canals

The rise of the generalist - Silicon Canals

39% of core skills will change by 2030, emphasizing the value of generalist skills over specialist credentials.

fromScary Mommy

Artificial intelligence

What Careers Will Be The Most Lucrative For Future Generations?

Workers Want Opportunities For Growth, Control More Than Pay Raises

Many workers prioritize well-being, control, growth, and belonging over salary increases.

fromPsychology Today

6 days ago

Does Working Less Bring Higher Productivity?

The four-day workweek challenges traditional work norms, potentially enhancing productivity and well-being.

The future of work is here, but hiring hasn't caught up

Companies must adopt a skills-first approach to hiring to fill critical roles and access a broader talent pool.

fromWanderlust Storytellers - An Inspirational Family Travel Blog

29 Dream Jobs That Pay You to See the World

Travel jobs allow earning a living while exploring the world, but competition is fierce and requires a shift in mindset.

fromRemotive Blog

How to Land a Remote Job in 2026

Remote hiring has shifted from a competition problem to a credibility problem, complicating the hiring process for candidates.

This simple mindset shift will transform your freelance career

The people who truly flourish at what they do-the ones who can make the incomes that other people only dream about or have the business structure that we all strive toward-they've really dialed in on mindset. They're confident about what they do and how they do it.

Bootstrapping

fromBackyard Garden Lover

3 weeks ago

15 Part-Time Jobs That Pay Full-Time Wages

Certain part-time jobs can pay full-time salaries, offering financial flexibility and better work-life balance.

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.

fromMoneyLion

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.

Careers

Careers are not linear anymore: 4 smart ways to build your work life now

The linear career path changed somewhere between the rise of the gig economy and the rise of artificial intelligence. Companies are restructuring. Some industries may collapse entirely in the next five years. I've gone from studying law to studying software entrepreneurship to being a self-improvement essayist. My career is still an "experiment in progress." The world of work is changing. And I'm changing with it.

Careers

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.

fromAol