Career & Education

Many of us are looking for ways to supplement our income as the cost of living continues to rise. I’ve been turning side hustles into legitimate income sources since 2002, so I knwo that with a bit of hard work and some skill and dedication, there are plenty of side hustles that you can turn … Read more

One of the pioneering figures of artificial intelligence technology has warned the UK government, and governments around the world, to introduce a UBI to combat the effects of AI. Godfather of AI Professor Geoffrey Hinton, a man who is widely regarded as the ‘godfather of artificial intelligence’ due to his prominent role in its early … Read more

The gig economy promises freedom and flexibility, but often at a steep cost to the workers themselves. Are you aware of how deep corporate strategies cut into the everyday lives of gig workers? #1. Misclassification of Workers Image Credit: Shutterstock / Kamil Zajaczkowski Corporations often classify gig workers as independent contractors to avoid paying benefits … Read more

Months after California brought in a new $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, we finally have some actual evidence of how the industry has been affected.  California’s $20 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers Last September, Californian Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that promised fast-food chain workers a minimum wage of … Read more

Employees at one of America’s most popular diners are finally in with a win following strikes and a lot of union pressure.  Minimum Wage Challenges It can be tough for workers on the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.  Hospitality Sector Workers More often than not, these are people working in the hospitality sector … Read more

A whistleblower report alleging serious compliance violations in Adidas’ China offices has led to an investigation by one of the world’s biggest athletic apparel brands.  Adidas is Investigating German athletic apparel and footwear company Adidas has launched an investigation after a whistleblower complained about “compliance violations” among company executives in China. Going Public in China … Read more

As more workplaces begin monitoring their workers, some employees are using modern strategies to “fake work” when their bosses can’t see them – including more than a dozen Wells Fargo workers. A Dozen People Fired Multinational banking and investment firm Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees last month, following internal investigations that found some … Read more

Layoffs are hitting everywhere recently – and the gaming industry is no exception. Here’s how they are affecting big studios and what it could mean for gamers worldwide. 2024 Layoffs Continue to Impact the Industry The video game industry has been dealt a tough hand in 2024. Last year the industry saw just over 10,000 … Read more

Wall Street has provoked outrage and spurred calls for an investigation into an alleged toxic work culture at the Bank of America after a veteran Green Beret died from possible overworking.  The Wall Street Stir-Up This week, the scrutiny over Wall Street’s toxic workplace culture has reached new heights following the tragic death of 35-year-old … Read more

A summer camp with a massive twist. A Chic-fil-A branch decided to host a summer camp for kids aged five to twelve. The idea has brought about lots of talk.  A Summer Camp With a Difference  A Chic-fil-A branch in Louisiana has recently announced its interest in hosting a children’s summer camp at their branch. … Read more