They switched from banking to DJing and from retail to tech – here’s how 6 workers pivoted careers amid The Great Resignation

At least one in four people have quit their job in 2021, fueling "The Great Resignation."  But many workers aren't just quitting, they're switching industries in well-planned career pivots.  Insider interviewed six people who successfully changed careers this year -…

The COVID Pandemic Left Millions Of Women Out Of Work. Returnships Could Help Them Come Back

The economic fluctuations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic left millions of Americans out of work, but women were particularly impacted by the turmoil. Nearly 1.8 million women dropped out of the labor force amid the pandemic, and while job growth…

How To Survive A Talent Drought

According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 10.4 million job openings at the end of September but only 7.7 million unemployed workers to fill them. At the same time, some 4.4 million workers (3%…

Wonolo Year in Review 2021

     

The Future is Now – Three Workplace Trends to Expect in 2022

The last two years have been unpredictable for businesses and workers, and although 2022 is likely to have some surprises of its own, the past foreshadows the trends that will continue into the new year. Even though the trends may…

Five Ways The Over 50 Worker Can Benefit From The Great Resignation

A new survey by Resume Builder shows that this hot job market is causing the over 50 worker and even retirees to consider new career moves. Resume Builder surveyed 1,100 aged 54+, both retired and employed, and found that:   …

7 steps to get hybrid compensation planning right

Thanh Nguyen is CEO and co-founder of OpenComp, a compensation intelligence company that empowers high-growth companies to get compensation right and pay employees fairly. Thanh is a leading expert in his field with more than two decades of experience in…

I spoke to 5,000 people and these are the real reasons they’re quitting

If you are like most managers, you probably frequently ask yourself:  “How do I get the best out of my team?”  “What truly motivates them?”  “How can I help them unlock their potential?”  You may also ask, especially around performance…

Why I Joined Wonolo with Emily

Let's meet Emily! Hi, I'm Emily. I'm based out of San Francisco and I'm the senior product manager for the Wonolo app. The Wonolo app is what workers on Wonolo use to find and work jobs. What was the first…