Get to Know a Wonoloer – Amanda

Who: Amanda M., born and raised in Ireland Wonoloer since 2015 What: Looking to expand her horizons, Amanda M. moved to Boston from her home in Ireland in 1997. She fell in love with the man who would become her…

50 Best Articles on Warehouse Picking Best Practices: How to Improve the Productivity and Efficiency of Warehouse Picking Processes

Warehouse picking involves workers pulling (picking) items from cartons on warehouse shelves and placing them in boxes or envelopes for shipment to customers. Picking requires a great deal of coordination, organization, and attention to detail in order to move the…

Wonolo + PerkSpot: Helping Wonoloers Save Daily

There are many perks to being a Wonoloer. In addition to earning money on a flexible schedule, Wonoloers also have access to exclusive community events, health insurance benefits through Stride Health, and much more! Starting January 15th, Wonoloers who complete…

Tips to Optimize Your Warehouse Management System and Staffing

Effective warehouse storage, distribution, and management relies on powerful software that optimizes how you run your facilities. Whether you’re a logistics hub, storage unit, supplier warehouse, or freight forwarder, you need to optimize your intake, storage, picking, packing, and distribution.…

What to Do When Your Boss Tells You to Start Job Hunting

You walk into work with a smile on your face because the weekend was eventful. A few hours into your shift an email from your manager is received to attend a one-on-one meeting. In the first few seconds of the…

The Ultimate Guide to the Best On-Demand Jobs: From Ridesharing to Rentals, Labor, Skilled Gigs, and More

From the gig economy to the freelance economy, side jobs, side hustles, and more, you're bombarded with terms referring to the tremendous opportunity that exists for anyone to supplement their full-time income – or even escape the rat race (another…

How to Calculate Employee Turnover Rate: Simple Steps to Calculate Employee Turnover for Your Company (and Why It Matters)

Employee turnover is a valuable data point for companies, particularly those who are aiming to enhance employee satisfaction or reduce training costs. After all, losing an employee means recruiting applicants, spending time conducting interviews, and making investments in onboarding (orientation…

The 5 Mistakes Many New Freelancers Make: Not Setting Hours, Failing to Meet Expectations, and More

Freelance work is an increasingly common way to make a living in the United States. According to the Freelancers’ Union, independent contractors make up about 35% of the American workforce. If you’ve just joined their ranks, congratulations! Freelancing is a…

Benefits of Using Hourly Employees vs. Salaried Employees: How Companies Can Control Costs with Hourly Employees

When it's time to expand your team to accommodate growing demand, managers are faced with determining whether to hire employees on an hourly or salaried basis. While there are pros and cons to each, as well as laws that dictate…