Looking for a new job isn’t easy, and job seekers are frustrated. And if the market wasn’t tough enough, a study from Indeed earlier this year found that one in five postings on the platform required at least a four-year degree. Fortunately, there are high-earning jobs that don’t require college degrees, and a Resume Genius … Read more
The percentage of people working primarily from home has nearly tripled globally, from 10% in 2019 to 28% in 2023. Online freelance work is also the most popular holiday side hustle, with 66% of Americans indicating they plan to pursue it this season. What exactly are employers looking for from remote hires? A new study … Read more
A new report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that remote workers get more sleep and work fewer hours compared to their office-based peers. The findings show those working from home enjoy an extra 24 minutes of rest and 15 minutes more of physical activity daily, while their work hours drop by an … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. While flex scheduling has become very popular, it is not quite the norm just yet. Flex scheduling is what it sounds like: Employees are allowed to work a flexible schedule so long as they accomplish their tasks and meet certain quotas. For example, full-time employees are required … Read more
As housing costs continue to rise and inflation impacts living expenses, many Americans are finding their cities increasingly unaffordable. In response, several cities across the United States are offering financial incentives and other perks to attract new residents. These initiatives aim to boost local economies by bringing in remote workers and others looking for a … Read more
Kansas’ Lincoln County is asking you to move in with them – and they will pay you for it. The rural area’s population, which is roughly 130 miles north of Wichita, is home to less than 3,000. The local leaders see this as a problem in the territory’s economic growth so they recently launched a … Read more
An Arizona woman is facing charges for helping North Koreans obtain remote US jobs and transfer earnings to North Korea, which violates US sanctions. According to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, Christina Marie Chapman, 49, was arrested on Thursday and charged with nine counts, including conspiracy to defraud the United States. … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a shift to a remote working model, liberating individuals from the confines of traditional office spaces. This newfound freedom allowed them to set up their workstations wherever they felt most comfortable, be it at home or in unconventional locations like Disney World. Whilst most remote workers base themselves out of their … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In a post-Zoom world, the question, “Are the right people in the room?” persists, even if only metaphorically. However, having all the relevant cross-functional team members present remotely may not eliminate the danger of silos as effectively as everyone being physically present. Yet, there is a solution … Read more
A coffee shop in Canterbury now forbids customers from using laptops in their cafe after they grew frustrated with people taking advantage of the setting. Fringe and Ginge, which opened in summer 2020, is owned by Alfie Edwards and his partner Olivia Walsh. The pair made the difficult decision as they found many remote workers … Read more
