The flexibility of working from home has many benefits, but it can also be isolating. Enter co-working, a new global trend that offers the opportunity to work alongside other like-minded individuals in a shared environment. Co-working has grown 87% in the last year and is being driven by the rise of the freelancer, the entrepreneur and the start-up. Research shows that co-working improves productivity, grows business networks and as a result increases income.

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According to Pew Research projections, by 2050, about one in five Americans will be over 65, up from 13 percent of the United States population now. This demographic shift is already creating new fields and opportunities for workers of all ages. The longer people live, the more professionals we will need to care for them, creating opportunities for second careers. In order to take advantage of this emerging gray-jobs marketplace, it is recommended that you beef up your resume. If going back for a full degree seems too overwhelming or time consuming, consider a professional certificate.

Read more at nytimes.com.

Making “the pitch” is critical, but the usual 30-second speech is a little worn out and you can impress potential investors and clients with a refreshed version.

Check it out at Forbes.com.

Retail employees are often seen as a burden by many businesses, so they are usually underpaid and under-appreciated. But a few companies are proving that you can make money, and lots of it, by paying  those same employees a living wage. Trader Joe’s, Costco, and more retailers are showing that a well-compensated retail worker can increase sales and customer satisfaction.

Read more at The Atlantic.

During the second half of 2012, the economy was adding about 167,000 jobs per month, but now the economy is adding around 200,000 jobs per month. This growth is expected to continue as banks lend money faster and consumer demand increases.

Read more at Bloomberg Businessweek.