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Examining The Global Impact Of The Gig Economy Explosion

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In most of the regions analyzed by the report, more women were found to be participating in the online gig economy than they were in the general labor market. For example, in world regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, job postings for gig workers on the world’s largest digital platform grew exponentially by 130% from 2016-2020.

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Top 10 Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2024

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How they innovate: One such collaboration, with Vacation Donations, helped connect guests departing from vacation rental properties with a place to leave extra food that would otherwise go in the trash. The company passes along information about programs and resources, eliminating barriers to the knowledge vacation rental owners need.

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How to Partner with a Rival for a Win-Win

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Collaboration is one thing, but collaborating with your competition ? You can also attract big clients by collaborating with competitors. By collaborating with other successful entrepreneurs you respect, you establish industry standards and position yourselves as thought leaders. They were open to collaborating.

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The Recent Flurry of Gig Economy Studies

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Platform Work in the UK 2016-2019 : This study is a collaboration between the University of Hertfordshire and the U.K.'s   And as the study chart below shows (click to enlarge), about 10% of UK residents report using a gig platform for work on a weekly basis and almost 30% are seeking work using these platforms.

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“Take Your Dog To Work Day”: How Fido Can Help Companies Retain Employees

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Recently, the platform released a report that highlights just why employees have grown to desire having their furry friends at their side in the workplace. . A 2016 survey by Banfield Pet Hospitals showed that 83% percent of workers felt more sense of loyalty to companies that embrace a pet-friendly environment.? .

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5 Good Lessons from Bad Bosses

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Research presented by psychologist and leadership consultant Robert Hogan to the American Psychological Association showed that 75 percent of employees report their immediate boss as the worst part of their job. This article was published in July 2016 and has been updated. There are a lot of them out there. Playing Favorites.

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25 Holiday Gift Ideas That Support Minority-Owned Businesses

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In fact, early in the pandemic, Black business ownership rates fell 41% from February to April 2020, according to a report from the House Committee on Small Business. The second collaboration with a minority-owned business—the Seasoned Blue Steel collection, launched in March 2022.) Self-care comes in many shapes and sizes.

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