Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 7, 2013
The NY Times article The Rise of Permanent Temp Economy provides an interesting look at the history of temporary work in America. The author argues the temp industry in America was created by exploiting gender stereotypes in the 1950s and 1960s. And I agree many temp jobs are bad. . Also, about 2.2
Small Business Labs
MAY 16, 2012
According to the article: "Supertemps are top managers and professionals—from lawyers to CFOs to consultants—who’ve been trained at top schools and companies and choose to pursue project-based careers independent of any major firm." The demand for executive temps is growing and companies are responding.
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DECEMBER 15, 2023
True Temp weighted blanket For someone who likes the feeling of being hugged ever so gently while sleeping, this is the blanket. Sleep Number’s True Temp weighted blanket ($199) enhances the sleep experience by incorporating the relaxing effects of deep pressure stimulation for reduced stress and anxiety.
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Companies would say, ‘Here are the people we have, here are the people we need.… In the decades since, the old model of staying true to one company has continued to erode—and employers’ loyalty to workers has slid correspondingly. In some high-tech fields, companies are widely seen as more generous to workers as well.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
As the article points out, there's broad agreement that most of the sharing economy companies - Uber, Airbnb, etc. Unfortunately, we don't see this happening anytime soon. have nothing to do with sharing. We've long felt the term "sharing economy" was a misnomer.
Small Business Labs
JANUARY 7, 2016
Many in the industry also feel the threat posed by online talent marketplaces, freelancers management systems and independent contractors in general is minor or simply doesn't exist. The more sophisticated the company, the more likely legal, HR, and even procurement have weighed in and said ‘The risks are greater than the reward.’
On The Job
JANUARY 19, 2010
When I was in high school, I was just bored and wanted to keep busy, but it seems that my strategy was one that experts recommend: work hard, look for problems to solve and show how you contribute to the companys success. Ask,” says Alexandra Levi t, a career expert. I soon dubbed it as "The Dead Zone." Otherwise, you’ll never know.”
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