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This map shows where freelancers get more bang for their buck Raul Amoros

Freelancing is on the rise. Since more people are ditching traditional corporate jobs and striking out on their own, it’s worth asking: How much money do freelancers need to make to enjoy a reasonable standard of living? We created a new map to find out. Read More

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5 former career rules that Millennials completely flipped Sami Allen

It’s no surprise that millennials have changed the career game, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. But one thing is clear: Workplaces are changing. And these five former career rules are no longer, thanks to the new generation. (Not gonna lie — we’re all about it.) … Read More

The Future of Work

This California ruling could decide future of contracted work Monica Torres

This month, the California Supreme Court challenged the entire gig economy’s business model, ruling that a contractor must be classified as an employee if they do jobs that are part of the “usual course” of the company’s business. Read More

Advice

11 creative tips to help you thrive as a remote worker Ladders Contributor

Remote work offers numerous benefits from saving on commute time to being able to throw in a load of laundry on a break. And while there are some unique challenges to remote work, it’s possible to make your work situation more productive and fulfilling than ever before—it just takes a bit more planning. Read More

Office Life

This is the best day of the week to work remotely Monica Torres

What’s the best day to work from home? “Every day,” some of us would like to answer. Or if that’s an impossibility, what about extending our weekend with a Friday or Monday option to work from home, we would like to tell our skeptical superiors. But if you want to successfully negotiate for a remote … Read More

Job Search

If you're a New Yorker who wants to visit Hawaii, read this now Jim DelCioppo

Hawaii Tourism United States (HTUSA) is launching Work From Hawaii, a program consisting of six “residencies” for each of the state’s main islands — Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and the Island of Hawaii — where you can work remotely in a stunning location or get your side hustle on. Read More

Job Search

These are the 25 Fortune 500 companies with the most remote friendly jobs Meredith Lepore

Working remotely is becoming the norm. There has been a 115% percent increase in telecommuting between 2005-2015 and the percentage of workers doing all or at least some of their work remotely has increased from 19% in 2003 to 24% in 2015, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read More

The Future of Work

5 wardrobe tips for when you're working remotely Cheryl Lock

While it’s true that working from home affords employees a more casual experience, it doesn’t mean that showers and professional attire should be optional. Read More

How To

How to stay engaged in company culture when you work remotely Chelsy Ranard

Even working in your pajamas on your couch can have its downsides. Read More

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I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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