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Starting a freelance business offers a lot of freedom, but it also means you are responsible for your own taxes. Unlike regular employees, freelancers have to pay both the employer and employee portions of Social Sec...

Burnout is a big problem in the workplace today. According to Moodle's State of Workplace Learning Report, 66% of American employees say they feel burned out. While many people think burnout happens only bec...

Federal employees will see a pay raise in 2026, but the increase is smaller than in recent years. On December 18, President Trump signed an executive order approving a 1% pay raise for most federal civilian workers....

The ongoing government shutdown, which is the longest in U.S. history, has stopped two important reports from the Labor Department. These reports usually help policymakers and economists u...

Many people in the United States have received unemployment benefits in recent years, but there is often confusion about whether this money needs to be paid back. Here’s what you need t...

A government shutdown that started on October 1 has forced over 700,000 federal workers into furlough. This means they’re not getting paid right now, but they haven’t lost their jobs. Another group of government em...

Many Americans work in places where the culture feels toxic and unpleasant each day. This kind of negative workplace environment makes employees unhappy and less productive, and it also hurts the company since more people ...

As the world focuses more on climate action, many jobs are changing. In 2025, “green jobs” not only offer good salaries but also let people help the planet and their communities. These jobs can be found in different...

Remote work is flexible and convenient, but it can make it harder for your work to be noticed. Studies show that people working from home are promoted less often and are more likely to lose their jobs compared to those working in an...