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Fractionalized Employment Now!

The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past • 51 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
💼 Business Future of work Employment Trends Employee Benefits
  1. Work identity is crucial but we are more than just our jobs - we have various other roles and passions.
  2. New workplace trends are emerging due to forces like AI, aging populations, COVID-19 mindset shifts, and side gigs.
  3. Fractionalized employment, where employees work a percentage of time, can provide flexibility, talent retention, better work-life balance, and cost savings.

Open Thread: The American Job Search

The Recovering Academic • 336 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23
💼 Business Job Market Networking Career development Employment Trends Workplace dynamics
  1. Networking is crucial in the job search process, building relationships can open doors that skill acquisition or a polished resume cannot.
  2. The American job market is tough, especially without relevant industry experience, it's essential to show yourself compassion during this challenging time.
  3. The idea of meritocracy in the workplace faces challenges, where personal connections sometimes matter more than hard work alone.

What was the Tech-cession?

Apricitas Economics • 48 implied HN points • 06 Aug 23
💼 Business Tech industry Economic Analysis Employment Trends Media influence
  1. Tech layoffs have significantly reduced and share prices of major tech companies have rebounded, indicating a positive shift in the industry
  2. Although tech-sector job growth has slowed, overall employment in the industry remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels
  3. The tech-cession led to a significant decline in compensation which impacted the broader economy, especially in high-tech areas like California
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