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What it's like working at a country club
What do you think about when you picture a country club? Probably swimming pools, golf courses, spas, and fine dining. Do you imagine yourself being successful there? You should! Country clubs need plenty of talented, hard-working professionals to staff these grand, high-end properties and keep them running smoothly.
What does flexible work really mean for hospitality workers?
“Flexible work” is a hot topic these days. As life gets closer to normal, many employees don’t want to return to the office after nearly two years of working from home. They’re fighting for more flexibility, including remote options.
But for hospitality professionals—working from home was never a possibility. Does that mean you can’t have “flexible work” too?
No, not at all. With platforms like Instawork, hospitality workers can have flexibility. It just looks a little different from an office worker’s options.
Let us explain.
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.
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