You’ve heard of the glass ceiling. New research has identified another barrier: the glass wall, which punishes women for the kind of lateral career moves that boost men’s prospects.
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It’s not all bad news – some freelancers are earning more than ever since generative AI came on the scene.
Instead of treating creative work as a legitimate field, US labor policy, copyright law and the tax code have failed to offer artists stability or protection.
‘Hope labour’ leaves people working in creative industries open to exploitation as they try to develop their careers.
Freelancers who have lost work during the COVID-19 crisis can take steps to ensure they have a successful long-term career in the post-pandemic period.
Gone are the support, preparation and security typically granted to staff correspondents.
Whether they do it full-time or as a side hustle, Americans who have some say over their schedules and tasks seem to covet the flexibility.
Companies like Uber and Etsy don’t have to tell most of the people working with them how much they’ve earned. With the federal government so behind the curve, some states are changing their rules.
Few of them are getting rich off their books but the genre is making them more money than it used to.
Prior to industrialisation in the 19th century, most people worked multiple jobs to piece together a living.
Psychologists rank job insecurity as one of the most stressful things about work – new research uncovers why.
Workers in the gig economy may need to family members, online services or mentors to preserve their mental health.
Ride-sharing app Uber is facing a new wave of legal claims after a landmark ruling on work conditions. But any triumphalism is deeply premature.
High fees and independence make consultancy a popular option for professionals with families.
While some are being given new platforms to express their views, the decline of paid journalism is shutting others out.
Coworking is on the rise, but the jury’s still out on whether or not it’s a good thing.
With the momentum of the sharing economy growing, we’re only just starting to come to grips with what it means for the future of work.
The Fair Work Commission’s recent wage review may have struck an increased pay deal for low-paid workers but its decision overlooks the growth of a worrying new divide in the Australian workforce. With…
The modern workplace is constantly evolving. The water cooler and the 9-to-5 grind are quickly becoming relics of the past; what is in store for the future? The Conversation has been running a series…
Welcome to the Future of Work, a series from The Conversation that looks at the ongoing evolution of the workplace. Today, London Metropolitan University’s Frances Holliss looks at the growth of home-based…
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