Lessons Learned
Having founded a VC backed internet business with 22 employees that failed during the dot-com bust and having invested in several failed companies as a Venture Capital partner, I’ve experienced some...
View ArticleBeta launch…11/11/11
We are excited to announce today’s launch of the beta version of Shiftgig. With 30 beta clients signed up and asking us to use our product, we are launching our beta today since our clients need to...
View Article“Always Be Proud to List ‘Waitress’ on Your Résumé”
The Shiftgig team has been busy adding new features based on user feedback. We are excited about some of the new features that we will launch in a couple weeks. I read an article this weekend in the...
View ArticleBe Unique-Be You: Tips on how to get noticed on Shiftgig by Sydney M.
Manage Photos: Employers of course want to see a pretty/handsome face. A headshot is great. They also want to see that you can have fun. Post a headshot photo, full body shot, and a picture in a social...
View ArticleTips on making your profile
Purpose and function of your profile: Your profile serves as your resume and application. When employers are browsing through candidates (you) they are looking to see who they feel is best qualified...
View ArticleAppointment to First Ever Technology Industry Diversity Council
Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the formation of the first ever Chicago Technology Industry Diversity Council. I look forward to working with the entire council but especially Neal, David, Talia,...
View ArticleGreat deal: My Industry Night Experience @ The Grid
On February 27, 2013, I stopped by The Grid for their Industry Night from 5 pm to 11 pm. The Grid is a rustic sports lounge situated under Chefs Thomas Elliott Bowman, Ben Roche and Nate Park’s modern...
View ArticleDelay of Obamacare good news for restaurant, retail and hotel jobs
The White House delayed for one year a requirement under the Affordable Care Act that small businesses provide health insurance to employees. This provision, commonly known as the employer mandate,...
View ArticleShiftgig uses Shiftgig to grow Shiftgig!
In 2011 my co-founders and I noticed a huge problem with employment and hiring in the restaurant, hotel and retail industries. Both employers and candidates didn’t have an effective way to find each...
View ArticleNEW TAX RULING IMPACTS RESTAURANT TIPPING
Starting January 2014, an updated IRS Tax ruling from 2012 will force restaurants to reclassify automatic large party group tips as regular wages, subject to payroll tax withholding. This could...
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