The Gig Is Up Sep 20, 2017 career freelance ... Young professionals are increasingly participating in the gig economy as their preferred form of employment, given the flexibility and variety it provides.As youth continue to desire customization and flexibility in all aspects of their lives, they’re choosing jobs that accommodate their versatile schedules and desire for freedom by participating in the gig economy. Rather than committing to a traditional 9-to-5 job, members of the gig economy are picking and choosing short-term freelance and ...
Self Made Global Trends Sep 10, 2017 career home money coworking spaces finance ... age 60 in the past year. Nappers can have half an hour of relaxation for between five and 10 U.S. dollars. The increase in self-care and sleep related trends in South Korea is on trend for the global phenomenon of “hygge,” or coziness and wellbeing. The nap trend is spreading across the world, with new nap cafes opening in Japan and Spain, proving that this is a trend that is here to stay. - SWEDEN: HOFFICE SPACE - Sweden’s freelance and remote workers have revolutionized the communal office ...
Some Other Time Dec 10, 2017 technology apps friends social media ... more complex in nearly every facet of life, ranging from non-traditional dinner hours to flexible and freelance working arrangements to time-shifted entertainment, making it harder to know when reaching out could be perceived as a nuisance. Few daily events happen at the same time across the board for a majority of young adults, and, therefore, the old social norms such as not calling during the dinner hour no longer apply. At the same time, it’s now possible to reach anyone at any time thanks to ...
Always Be Hustling Sep 21, 2019 ... around six in 10 Ys and Zs in the UK, agree that they would rather work smarter, not harder. To Ys and Zs, working smarter is looking outside the systems they operate in day-to-day (including corporate and non-corporate careers, and primary and secondary education), to seek out all manner of hustles—from gigs and freelance work to passion projects—that net them the fulfillment they crave, be it in terms of more money, control over their time or schedule, or their personal satisfaction and ...
Making A Living Sep 24, 2017 career home money finance salary work-life balance ... areas than to conform to society in determining how to live their lives. This shift in mindset is largely a result of Ys and Zs having more opportunities than previous generations to customize how much they want to work and how much money they can obtain, particularly with freelance jobs and the gig economy. Such work scenarios enable people to essentially construct their own hours and salary by cobbling together different jobs, rather than having one full-time job where such factors are ...
(Net)Work Hard, Play Hard Dec 08, 2017 career community social life apps coworking spaces ... the quality of work and increases job satisfaction, making it a key element to engaging today’s young employees. But while networking has long been important, it has perhaps never been more culturally significant than today, with the rise of the freelance and gig economy (see The Gig Is Up) setting a standard in which one must utilize their social network in order to earn an income or leverage and even monetize their friends for career and financial gain (see The Monetization Generation). Now that ...
Office Space Sep 17, 2016 community retail brick-and-mortar coworking spaces open offices ... regard for stores as offices is also largely driven by their approach to work. As proponents of entrepreneurship, freelance gigs, and flexible arrangements where staff can work remotely, they often want and need office space—even if it’s in addition to the desk their employer provides. Additionally, their penchant for developing passion projects and taking on side hustles, as well as modern expectations for people to build their personal brand, drives Ys to want creative atmospheres where ...
Relationship Goals Nov 29, 2015 relationships dating love marriage same-sex sex ... mostly a given based on gender norms, but today, they can change in each relationship, and couples need to figure out what they’re comfortable with just as they need to determine what type of physical or emotional relationship they want. Moreover, there’s a greater need for people to see if they have compatible financial aspirations and lifestyles. If one partner wants a more untethered freelance life with the ability to travel often, they may not be the right fit for someone who has a demanding job ...
Living Experiments Sep 11, 2015 community home local culture Cultural Diplomats Opportunity Nomads ... they feel they need to give up as they get older. With companies becoming more global, they welcome and even seek out opportunities at work that will enable them to live in other locations, not only abroad but also in other types of communities within their country. In addition, the significant number of Ys who have chosen freelance employment are often able to work from any location they choose. Thus, Ys are uniquely poised to try Living Experiments. They have chosen a life with few trappings ...
The Webfluencers Dec 16, 2013 media & entertainment social media video ... ART 'GRAMMER: STEPH GORALNICKGraphic designer and freelance photographer Steph Goralnick established her Internet presence on Flickr in 2005, and has been a go-to source for brands seeking “artist takeovers” of their social media accounts ever since. Among the many brands who have approached Goralnick for her artistic services are Delta, which asked her to document a perk-filled trip on its new nonstop service from JFK to LAX; The Daily, which gave Goralnick free rein over its Instagram account ...
