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Examining The Global Impact Of The Gig Economy Explosion

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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. In comparison, North America’s postings only grew by 14%. Who is gig work supporting?

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I Spent Years Trying to Get My First Book Published—This Is What I’ve Learned About Risking Rejection

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For example: Maybe they weren’t up for the relationship or commitment. Rather than chastise yourself or wallow in self-pity, make the most of the opportunity to learn and grow, and set yourself up for more success in the future. Don’t waste your rejections; learn and grow from them. Maybe the timing was off.

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“Good Awkward” Author Henna Pryor Shares How to Navigate Awkward Situations—And Her Suggestions May Surprise You

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Early in the book, I make the comparison that I would never hire an inept anesthesiologist. Shifting your mindset: Go from avoiding awkwardness to embracing it When learning how to be less awkward, the key is to shift your mindset and embrace awkwardness. But I would be perfectly fine hiring an awkward one, right?” Pryor says. “So

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Google’s Myth Of Losing Social Capital In Hybrid Work

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Fortunately, recent research has shown effective strategies to defeat these dangerous judgment errors , such as by constraining our choices by focusing on the top available options, for example by using this comparison website. One of these biases is called functional fixedness.

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How Candidates And Managers Can Identify And Combat Age Discrimination

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For example, the tech sector is well placed to offer remote working, but also has a reputation for ageism at work. For example, start by looking at the company’s job ads, as they can tell you about the culture and values, and if these are really age inclusive. It’s a valid concern.

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AI turns out to be an effective administrator for academics

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Investigating algorithmic management in crowd and citizen science, Koehler and Sauermann discuss examples of how AI effectively performs five important managerial functions: task division and allocation, direction, coordination, motivation, and supporting learning.

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Gigi Gorgeous: How to Stay Grounded When Social Media Is Your Full-Time Job

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You might cross paths with bullies, fall victim to the comparison trap or struggle to log off. Gigi faces challenges everyone can learn from. Gigi’s end goal, for example, is to make the world a better place for transgender people. Staying grounded in social media is a constant challenge. Know your purpose.