Despite the rising cost of living in the U.S., the federal minimum wage has remained a stagnant $7.25 an hour since 2009. But that hasn’t stopped states from instituting their own minimum wage increases over the last year. In 2021,…
At least one in four people have quit their job in 2021, fueling "The Great Resignation." But many workers aren't just quitting, they're switching industries in well-planned career pivots. Insider interviewed six people who successfully changed careers this year -…
The economic fluctuations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic left millions of Americans out of work, but women were particularly impacted by the turmoil. Nearly 1.8 million women dropped out of the labor force amid the pandemic, and while job growth…
According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 10.4 million job openings at the end of September but only 7.7 million unemployed workers to fill them. At the same time, some 4.4 million workers (3%…
We celebrated a tremendous 2021 and fully embraced being a remote-first team. We announced a new round of funding to help accelerate our growth and continue on our journey to make work flexible and fulfilling for everyone. We embraced our…
The last two years have been unpredictable for businesses and workers, and although 2022 is likely to have some surprises of its own, the past foreshadows the trends that will continue into the new year. Even though the trends may…
A new survey by Resume Builder shows that this hot job market is causing the over 50 worker and even retirees to consider new career moves. Resume Builder surveyed 1,100 aged 54+, both retired and employed, and found that: …
Thanh Nguyen is CEO and co-founder of OpenComp, a compensation intelligence company that empowers high-growth companies to get compensation right and pay employees fairly. Thanh is a leading expert in his field with more than two decades of experience in…
If you are like most managers, you probably frequently ask yourself: “How do I get the best out of my team?” “What truly motivates them?” “How can I help them unlock their potential?” You may also ask, especially around performance…
Let's meet Emily! Hi, I'm Emily. I'm based out of San Francisco and I'm the senior product manager for the Wonolo app. The Wonolo app is what workers on Wonolo use to find and work jobs. What was the first…