Wonolo Finds Recession Hardships for Corporate and Gig Workers Alike
As economic uncertainty looms over the country, findings suggest workers across all industries are struggling to make ends meet. Last year's average salary raise was just 5% for US workers. However, these same workers are experiencing an inflation rate of [...]
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Side Jobs Part 3: Available Jobs for Skilled Freelancers
For many, the quickest path between you and extra cash is to use the skills you already have, whether you’ve picked them up on the job, in your free time, or years ago at school. Much more than the old [...]
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Side Jobs Part 2: Side Hustle Ideas with No Experience Required
When you want to make extra money, but want something less than a second job, a side job can help provide extra income without the mental drain (or years and years of “experience required”). If you’re trying to find work [...]
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Side Jobs Part 1: General Labor for Temp Workers
Whether you’re working to pay off debt, want to build your own business, or are looking toward other financial goals, chances are you’ve heard of the side hustle. Not only can gig work provide solid income for temp workers who [...]
Why Workers Are Flocking to the Gig Economy in 2022
Monica Plaza on Mar. 1, 2022
The gig economy has been a major component of the American workforce for a lot longer than you may think. The origin of gig work dates all the way back to 1915, when jazz musicians would get paid for playing [...]
25 States Are Increasing Minimum Wage in 2022. Now What?
Lori Macias on Feb. 22, 2022
Despite the rising cost of living in the U.S., the federal minimum wage has remained a stagnant $7.25 an hour since 2009. But that hasn’t stopped states from instituting their own minimum wage increases over the last year. In 2021, [...]
What are workers looking for in 2022?
Katie Evans-Reber on Feb. 7, 2022
‘Tis the season to rethink your hiring strategy for the new year. Whether your company is looking for seasonal workers, flex workers, or full-time employees, you’re up against a challenging job market. With “The Great Resignation” still in full swing, [...]
They switched from banking to DJing and from retail to tech – here’s how 6 workers pivoted careers amid The Great Resignation
Wonolo on Jan. 18, 2022
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
Wonolo on Jan. 16, 2022
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 [...]
