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Employees increasingly expect autonomy with how they work. But as they thrive in hybrid and remote set-ups, many of their bosses are struggling.

Traditional notions of mentoring are top down: senior leaders guiding lower-level staff. But the tides are changing – and younger workers are now teaching up.

We’re used to reading body language and silent cues in person. With remote work, subtle ways we communicate are changing – and workers need to know how to adapt.

Some candidates like to be creative in their applications. But where does clever, outside-the-box thinking stray into ill-judged stunts?

Bosses have long said workers need a growth mindset. Now, this skill is more important than ever – and it’s possible to master it.

Career guidance used to come from older professionals or certified coaches. Now, younger workers are turning to social-media influencers for bite-size bits of advice to get ahead.

While many firms have pivoted to hybrid or remote work in an ad-hoc way, others are creating a new role to oversee their workplace transformation.

Hybrid and remote work aren’t the only major changes for the workforce. Some workers are finding when they work has evolved, too – and many employees are loving it.

More US states and cities are passing pay-transparency laws. But they won’t touch one key component of many workers’ compensation: bonus payments.

UPWK earnings call for the period ending September 30, 2022.