Issue No. 6: The changing landscape for U.S. workers

I feel like we’re headed into a revolution of sorts regarding what it means to be a worker in America. Give these articles a look and let me know what you think. 

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In a post-pandemic world, the new fight is over the future of work

The radical changes of the last year have prompted millions to wonder whether, and why, they should go back to their old work environments. Some leaders are panicking. 

How to motivate independent contractors 

Motivating 1099 workers takes a little more nuance than your standard employee. This list of ways to incentive independent contractors will help you offer the right incentives.

This is why your employees might leave their jobs in 2021

Are you feeling rising dissatisfaction among your employees? This article explains why workers are eyeing the door and what you can do to keep them. 

Amazon is launching new mental health benefits for all U.S. workers

Citing the stress of the pandemic, Amazon said it’s rolling out free counseling and other mental health perks. This after the company said it's hiring 75,000 more warehouse workers and delivery drivers. 

The complex reasons behind the rideshare driver shortage

Rideshare demand is mostly back, but the supply of drivers is decimated. The Rideshare Guy’s Harry Campbell explains why competition, Covid and more are keeping gig workers off the road. 

What Bank of America’s new $25 minimum wage means for everyone else

Bank of America said it plans to raise the wages of its lowest-paid employees to $25 an hour by 2025. This is a leap ahead of its big-bank peers in minimum wage standard. Will they follow suit?