Literally half of the working population is stressed out about communication issues at work, and a third of them want to quit. Here’s what companies are getting wrong, by Kayla Matthews.
How companies fail at open communication
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Careful, it’s a scam! 5 ways to recognize legitimate work from home offers
Found an amazing work from home offer? Great! But before you get too excited at the prospect, make sure you’re not falling for a scam.
How to avoid being exploited as a freelancer
Starting out in the freelance world, it’s hard to tell when you’re being exploited. Freelancer Kayla Matthews shares some hard earned advice on how to protect your work—and your worth.
New report reveals the American cities that work the hardest—and the least
Today is Employee Appreciation Day—what better day to acknowledge the dubious accolade of how overworked Americans are? And a great day to snicker at the cities that commute the longest hours, volunteer the least, and have the highest share of “idle youth.”
Despite increase in coworking spaces, San Francisco remains one the most expensive places to rent a desk
Though San Francisco experienced a 13% increase in centers offering coworking, flexible and hybrid office space, the city remains one of the most expensive places in the world in which to rent a desk, with average monthly costs ranging between $950 to $1500.
Inside The New Work Project
With the average desk rate in New York City at $1,100, design-focused Williamsburg space The New Work Project is, if not exactly keeping it real, then at least in keeping with the new reality of a swank and upscale Brooklyn.
The future of work-life balance in Hong Kong
Wellbeing hangs in the balance in Hong Kong, the city ranked with the worst work-life balance in Asia Pacific. But things may be turning around. By Edwin Ho.
Defining independence: how the government decides who deserves overtime pay
Are you an employee or an independent contractor? While there’s still no hard-and-fast rule, the Department of Labor made a strong effort to clarify the distinction. Here’s an overview of their six-step test. By Tim Becker, Esq.
