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Your Job is Really a Gig, and Why That’s a Good Thing

February 7, 2017

By Kristen Harris You’ve probably heard a lot of talk about ‘gigs’ and the ‘gig economy’ lately, but may have thought it doesn’t apply to you. Here’s the deal–gigs aren’t just for Uber drivers and musicians anymore. We’re all working in the gig economy. All jobs are becoming gigs. Work has been impacted by the Information Age, becoming more flexible and transient than ever before. For more information on gigs, jobs, and how the gig economy has evolved, check out the previous article Job vs. Gig: What’s the Difference and

Back to School: Learning Never Ends

August 5, 2015

By Kristen Harris It’s Back to School time! The ads are running, and stacks of notebooks, folders, and pens are popping up on endcaps everywhere. This time of year gets me really excited—I loved school, and I still love buying a fresh pack of pens. But Back to School is not about the pens, notebooks or new clothes; it’s about getting back to learning. While there is no official Back to School season for working professionals, our learning never ends; it’s a year-round, lifelong activity. And, no matter who you

Change: It’s a Good Thing

April 28, 2015

By Kristen Harris Change is inevitable and necessary for growth. The world in general, and especially the creative industry, is constantly in flux. If you’re not moving forward, you’re falling behind. This is true for businesses, people, communities, organizations, everything. This year is Portfolio Creative’s tenth anniversary and you can bet we’ve seen a LOT of change over the past decade. Every day we have to grow, learn, and develop just to keep pace, and I think that’s a good thing. I see positive opportunity in change. I actually like

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Your Job is Really a Gig, and Why That’s a Good Thing

Back to School: Learning Never Ends

Change: It’s a Good Thing

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