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Even as freelancers are reshaping workforce strategies, their rise doesn’t necessarily threaten full-time roles. “It complements them,” said Kelly Monahan, managing director of the Upwork Research Institute. In a study released in October, Upwork found that 85% of top-performing companies — which it labels “work innovators” — view freelancers as vital, with 91% planning to expand their use over the next year. Only 71% of non top-performing companies see freelancers as critical to success, Monahan said. While cost savings, such as not paying benefits, could sometimes be a factor in hiring freelancers, it is not the primary driver of freelance…

Digital transformation is at the forefront of an overarching strategy to elevate the customer experience for officials at UnitedHealth Group. “At the core of the company … it’s all about improving the healthcare system for everybody,” CEO Andrew Witty said to investors Thursday (Jan. 16) during the company’s fourth-quarter and full-year earnings call. Witty first pointed to the claims process, where complaints typically involve the amount of time involved. “The overwhelming majority of claims are held up because they were sent to the wrong company or patients didn’t have the right benefits,” he said, pointing to technology as a possible solution.…

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Industrial designer Maruán Attia has created Cocoon Freelancer, a wooden cabin informed by Alpine houses and Japanese temples that can fit on flatbed vehicles and be used as a mobile living space. Attia used a type of timber called moon wood to construct the mobile home, which is harvested to align with the lunar cycles during the coldest months of the year. The designer says the wood, which is free from glue, plastics and chemical treatments, has many advantages over regular timber. The home is designed to fit on truck flatbeds”Moon wood, harvested during a specific lunar phase, is more…

Bank of Oklahoma said a “large outage” is impacting service providers and systems including mobile banking on Wednesday. Services are expected to be resolved by mid-day Thursday. Thursday, January 16th 2025, 9:12 am By: News On 6 TULSA, Okla. – The Bank of Oklahoma says a major outage is affecting several of its systems, including mobile banking and debit card transactions.The disruption stems from an issue with one of the bank’s service providers in Little Rock, Arkansas, which also impacted 26 other banks.In a statement Thursday morning, BOK Financial said:“One of our service providers experienced a large outage yesterday, disrupting…

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Looking to start a business this year? This guide offers 70 flexible and successful small business ideas, like starting an online store or becoming a freelance service provider. Key traits of a good business idea include meeting market demands, having scalable potential, and low start-up costs. Remember, your personal skills and market research can help you create a unique spin on these ideas for financial growth. Don’t wait—tap into your entrepreneurial spirit and make your business dream a reality. Thinking about starting a business this year? Whether you’re diving into full-time entrepreneurship or planning a side hustle, this list of…

As the global economy faces turbulence and widespread layoffs, professionals are left to navigate an uncertain job market. In 2024 alone, over 260,000 employees have been laid off across more than 1,200 companies worldwide, underscoring deep-seated volatility.In India, the startup sector has been heavily impacted, witnessing around 11,250 job cuts across various industries. Amidst this unrest, IndusGuru emerges as a beacon of stability, providing a unique platform for freelance consultants to link with businesses seeking temporary expertise.Helmed by Deepak Malkani, IndusGuru offers a well-rounded approach to maintaining career stability through agile project matching and continuous development. By bridging skilled…

Most Medicare patients who hit the new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket spending for prescription drugs could see massive savings, despite changes in premiums, according to a report released Thursday by AARP. The findings suggest the cap could be a huge benefit to older adults in Medicare who struggle to afford high-cost drugs for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious conditions. Those seniors and other U.S. patients pay two to three times more for prescription drugs than people in other developed nations.The limit went into effect at the beginning of this year. It is one of the most consequential provisions in President…

Make some extra money by turning one of your passions or hobbies into passive income. Getty Images Lots of people try and make a little money online these days, and that’s especially right now. After all, the current economic issues we’re facing, like persistent inflation and high interest rates, are impacting the value of the dollar and putting a damper on many people’s budgets. And, making some extra cash online in your spare time can help cover the gaps. There are more opportunities than ever to do this in today’s economy. And, that’s true whether you’re looking for ways to supplement…