Over 90% of Americans have side hustles — but it's not just for the money

GIG ECONOMY: Ninety-three percent of workers have "side hustle," or an added job alongside their full-time or part-time position, according to Insuranks.com . While it can be an opportunity to pad an employee’s bank account to combat inflation, that’s not the only reason workers are adding more work to their plates.?

“People want the freedom to do something they enjoy, that's flexible and doesn't have the pressure that comes with an office job," says Victoria Schmid, a researcher for Insuranks. Do you have a side-gig? See what this means for the future of work:?

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RETIREMENT: Real estate website Home Bay ranked 50 cities across the U.S. to find the best locales for retirees. Southern cities in Louisiana, Alabama and Kentucky made the top 10 — New Orleans, which took the top spot, is in a state that does not tax Social Security payments, and also has a high number of providers that accept Medicare. Check out which other cities made the list:?

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PARENTAL LEAVE: Earlier this year, Haleon parted with 荷商葛蘭素史克藥廠 , a British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company. On its first day as an independent company, Haleon implemented a 26-week paid parental leave policy for all parents, regardless of gender or sexuality, and regardless of whether they are welcoming a child through birth, surrogacy or adoption. The company’s VP of HR for North America shares why Haleon's parental policy was built to be inclusive.?

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DEI: Women of color held just 13% of C-suite roles in 2021, according to a study by 麦肯锡 and LeanIn.Org. While systemic issues spanning centuries cannot be fixed by any one company, employers can put their own systems in place to create equity in their work culture — and upskilling and professional development programs could be the key, says Rubina Malik, senior assistant professor at Morehouse College and strategic adviser at Malik Solutions Group Ltd. , a human capital development company. She shares her story and how these programs have helped her succeed:?

Read: Why professional development and upskilling is vital to women of color