While the use of contract workers has been on the rise for more than a decade, the trend has particularly accelerated in recent years as both organizations and individuals that see significant benefits. Where is it growing fastest?

Although gig work provides flexibility the chance to be one's own boss, its changing how employers and employees interact -- and preventing workers from getting benefits.

You dont drive to work with the power of a real horse, so why should your retirement rely on a 19th century retirement vehicle?

Employers have just as much to gain from union-management training initiatives as their union partnersespecially at a time when many traditionally unionized industries are struggling to replacing aging baby boomers who are retiring and taking their skill sets with them.