By Chloe Anagnos The pandemic and widespread imposition of lockdowns that forced thousands of businesses to shut their doors in 2020 had a serious impact on unemployment rates in America. To those who found themselves out of a job, looking for alternative ways to make money became a priority. While many turned to social media, especially TikTok, to share their talents in the … [Read more...] about Lockdowns Were a Disaster, but They May Have Rekindled Americans’ Entrepreneurial Spirit
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Taxing Workers for Staying Home: A Policy Rooted in Envy
By Chloe Anagnos Ever since the beginning of the pandemic, working from home is the new normal. In 2018, just 5.4% of the US's working population worked remotely. By mid-2020, it had turned into reality for 56 percent of the workforce. While not all workers forced to stay home were quick to welcome the change, many learned to enjoy it over time. With state governments … [Read more...] about Taxing Workers for Staying Home: A Policy Rooted in Envy
5 Things Budding Professionals Can Do to Manage Their Personal Brand
By Chloe Anagnos The internet has changed the way people interact, do business, and remain relevant. That’s why building a brand is no longer only about establishing companies and cultivating their reputations. Now, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and just about anyone with a career (or trying to build one) can benefit from having a personal brand. When you’re ready to … [Read more...] about 5 Things Budding Professionals Can Do to Manage Their Personal Brand
How to Be a Super Productive Remote Employee
By Chloe Anagnos Remote work is no longer a deviation from the norm—it is the norm, with more than two-thirds of people working away from the office at least once each week around the globe. As employers and recruiters seek to cut overhead expenses, they look to hire contractors or simply send their employees home, contributing to the practice’s growing popularity. This … [Read more...] about How to Be a Super Productive Remote Employee
Remote Work: The Right Response to a Labor Market Made Complex by Government
By Chloe Anagnos Remote work has quickly become an alternative to millennials making a living off the gig economy, thanks in part to the growth of websites like Fiverr and the big-data revolution. But as the practice became more popular and companies noticed they could actually benefit from it, many began to either send their employees home or to simply rely more on … [Read more...] about Remote Work: The Right Response to a Labor Market Made Complex by Government
7 Productivity Hacks to Help You Stop Wasting Time
By Chloe Anagnos Though many of us wish for more time in a day, we’re all given the same amount. And fortunately—or unfortunately—many of us are better at maximizing our time than others. If you’re feeling stuck and ready to get back to the grind here are some productivity tips to get your life back—and out of a Netflix rut. 1. Batch Your Time for Similar Tasks Many of us … [Read more...] about 7 Productivity Hacks to Help You Stop Wasting Time
How to Find Remote Work Opportunities
By Chloe Anagnos Digital nomads use telecommunications technologies to earn a living. I’ve been working remotely since 2016 and have been a digital nomad since July 2018. I often work remotely from countries other than the United States, coffee shops, public libraries, and sometimes co-working spaces. It’s starting to become the newfound “millennial dream,” but without … [Read more...] about How to Find Remote Work Opportunities
13 Habits Young Professionals Should Consider Implementing
By Chloe Anagnos Considering professionalism is an expectation that goes without saying in any career, it’s important to cultivate habits and disciplines that will set you up for success in the workplace. Here are 13 professional habits you should be implementing now if you’re not already. 1. Show up 15 Minutes Early Though the saying “better late than never” does have … [Read more...] about 13 Habits Young Professionals Should Consider Implementing
Marriott Finally Realizes That Competing With Airbnb Beats Lobbying Against It
By Chloe Anagnos The hotel lobby is at least partially responsible for the pushback Airbnb received in several states in the recent past. But despite the hospitality industry’s continuous push to destroy the home-sharing business, it seems that Airbnb won’t be losing the war that easily after all. According to multiple sources, hotel chains like Marriott are now entering … [Read more...] about Marriott Finally Realizes That Competing With Airbnb Beats Lobbying Against It