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Employee Spotlight: Richard Dimaio, General Manager
Our mission at Instawork is to create economic opportunities for local businesses and professionals, globally. In order to achieve that mission, we have built a team composed of talented and hard-working individuals who are passionate about connecting skilled hourly professionals with local businesses who need their services.
[Takeaways] How university auxiliary services can staff ahead of the curve
Nearly two years after COVID-19 disrupted operations for just about every business around the world, most universities expected (or at least hoped) that things would get back to normal. That not only would campuses be completely open — auxiliary services like dining halls, campus stores, and stadium concessions would be operating at full steam too.
[Case study] Instawork Pros become part of the Half Moon Bay Golf Links family
For hospitality businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic brought a plummet in demand that stayed for months. But thanks to their sprawling seaside location, Half Moon Bay Golf Links — a world-class resort known for their two acclaimed golf courses — served as a safe and luxurious escape. As a result, they began to recover before many other businesses.
Employee Spotlight: Meghan Hermann, Sr. Strategic Communications Manager
Our mission at Instawork is to create economic opportunities for local businesses and professionals, globally. In order to achieve that mission, we have built a team composed of talented and hard-working individuals who are passionate about connecting skilled hourly professionals with local businesses who need their services.
7 of the most common self-employment tax questions, answered
Taxes can be confusing — especially when you’re an independent contractor. When you work for yourself, rather than a company, the way you do taxes is different. And if you previously only filed taxes as a W-2 employee, it might feel like a whole new ball game. So if you have questions about how taxes work for the self-employed, you’re definitely not alone.
Possible federal tax deductions for independent contractors
Let’s be honest: Taxes aren’t exactly most people’s idea of a good time. So it’s understandable if you don’t want to spend more time on taxes than you have to. But when you fly through your taxes just to get them over with, you can often pay a steep price — literally.
How to effectively onboard temporary warehouse staff
In wake of the pandemic-driven eCommerce surge, the need for staff at many warehouses has hit an all-time high. For warehouse owners and operators, quickly growing headcount and getting their teams up to speed is essential to meeting customer demand.
Dr. Daniel Altman joins Instawork as Chief Economist
Instawork has a real time view of the hourly workforce that is unmatched in its level of detail. Among all of our users, there are countless trends, stories, and insights waiting to be uncovered. Today, we’re announcing our first Chief Economist at Instawork, Daniel Altman, PhD, who will lead a new economic research division to uncover critical trends and insights that only Instawork can provide.
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