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Best careers for remote jobs in 2022

Dec 30, 2021

As Americans demand better benefits and work-life balance, employers are realizing that offering employees permanently-remote opportunities will help fill those job openings that are in desperate need of filling. A new report from Ziply Fiber says that companies that do not offer remote work in 2022 will see a 30% rise in quit rates. READ MORE AT CONCHO VALLEY

How Much Time Can I Take Off Between Jobs?

Nov 08, 2021

Changing jobs is an ideal opportunity to take time off, and we all know that having sufficient down time is instrumental in starting any new job refreshed and recharged, ready to take on a new challenge. In an ideal world, we would take sabbaticals in between jobs, which can be particularly helpful in the case of burnout. READ MORE AT HBR

Be prepared for opportunity to knock

Oct 07, 2021

The job market is hot right now, and opportunities abound. Even if you are not specifically looking, you never know when something will come knocking on your door. Knowing what you want from your career and having current information ready can help you take advantage of opportunities when they arise. READ MORE AT C&EN

How a pandemic is spurring many to consider career change

May 31, 2021

After more than a year of managing work, ZOOM sessions and staying connected from home, one in four employees are considering a leap to a new career, Prudential Financial’s Pulse of the American Worker survey says. The shift comes as many workers enjoy a new work-life balance, with less time spent on long commutes and in-person meetings. Amid all of this newfound freedom are those who have re-examined their current careers and...

Tips for getting an annual period of remote work

May 12, 2021

In addition to on-site yoga classes and ergonomic desks, companies may have a new wellness initiative up their sleeves — granting workers an annual period of remote work. Remote work has proved popular with many workers, with 54% of employees saying they want to keep working from home after the pandemic ends. READ MORE AT CNBC

How work and home culture will change post-pandemic

Feb 25, 2021

Before the pandemic, women spent about four hours a day on unpaid household work. Men spent about two and a half. Once COVID hit, that number became even more disproportionate. That unfolded basket of laundry is so much more than just a battle of the sexes. It's hurting our economy. According to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: "Two extra hours of unpaid work per day such as cleaning, cooking or caring for a child leads to a...

26 highest-paying Work From Home jobs

Feb 22, 2021

You no longer need to go into an office every day to earn a paycheck — and a fat paycheck, at that. Professionals with high levels of experience and training can earn just as much working from home as they would in a traditional work setting if they know the right career to choose. READ MORE AT YAHOO FINANCE

The 10 Best Places to Live if You Work From Home

Jan 21, 2021

Even as vaccines start to make the rounds in the U.S., the new year promises more of the same. Major corporations like Target, Google, and Ford have extended at-home measures to July 2021. Still others, like Dropbox and Twitter, have adopted policies that allow employees to work from home permanently if they choose, opening the possibility of moving to a more affordable location and getting some much-needed elbow room. READ MORE...

Balancing career and family while working from home

Jan 14, 2021

Well-being is slumping at worrying rates for women. With COVID-19 and its resulting "she-cession," some women may feel like we've backtracked 30 years — juggling our roles and responsibilities of work, family, and beyond. Women can face more transitions than men, and often feel unsupported at the workplace and beyond. This, in turn, can affect job satisfaction, work quality, and productivity. READ MORE AT BUSINESS INSIDER

Hawaii offers free flights to remote workers

Dec 10, 2020

Hawaii has the solution to living successfully and comfortably during the coronavirus pandemic. The state has launched a new program called Movers and Shakas, which offers out-of-state remote workers free round trip tickets to Oahu for people who are looking to reside in Hawaii. The overall goal of the program, which was launched in partnership with the state's government, businesses and schools, is to enhance...

Want to work from home forever? Here's what you need to know

Nov 16, 2020

Many companies are announcing plans to let employees work remotely permanently. And even if your employer hasn't made such a pledge, making the case to work remotely might be easier now that we've been forced to do it for so long. But before packing up your belongings in search of a new zip code, there are some things to take into consideration. READ MORE AT CNN BUSINESS

Majority of workers are looking for new jobs during Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s why

Nov 14, 2020

Sixty-four percent of American workers say they are looking for new job opportunities or will consider moving jobs if approached by another company, according to a new study from Ceridian. The study found that it’s younger workers who are most likely to be on the move across the country, with 76% of those under the age of 30 either looking or open to new opportunities. READ MORE AT CNBC

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