Megan Carnegie

East London

Journalist and Editor at Freelance

Freelance journalist and editor for @WiredUK, @WIRED, @BBC_Worklife, @couriermedia, @guardian, etc. She/her

Articles

The workers flocking to the public sector for better pensions

4 weeks ago | msn.com | Megan Carnegie

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The workers flocking to the public sector for better pensions

4 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Megan Carnegie

The flexibility is also a breath of fresh air. When not in front of a class, Bassitt can work where she likes and is paid for time spent on admin, of which there is a lot. "In any of my other jobs, all the admin was outside of my work hours, but I like that it's integrated here," she says.
Why 90pc of workers in Britain are miserable

1 month ago | msn.com | Megan Carnegie

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Why 90pc of workers in Britain are miserable

1 month ago | msn.com | Megan Carnegie

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Why 90pc of workers in Britain are miserable

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Megan Carnegie

Dawn* has worked at the same university since 1995, and has always been proud of her job and colleagues. But she has reached a nadir: she feels at her least engaged in 30 years, and can’t wait to retire. “It’s become a more anonymous place where box-ticking, compliance and litigiousness is the norm,” she explains.
Why British workers are miserable

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Megan Carnegie

Job-weary staff are taking one foot off the pedal and keeping one eye on the door Dawn* has worked at the same university since 1995, and has always been proud of her job and colleagues. But she has reached a nadir: she feels at her least engaged in 30 years, and can't wait to retire. "It's become a more anonymous place where box-ticking, compliance and litigiousness is the norm," she explains.
Quantas estrelas você dá? Há um jeito melhor de avaliar quem presta serviços

1 month ago | fastcompanybrasil.com | Megan Carnegie

Como consumidores, estamos acostumados a avaliar quase todos os produtos e serviços pelos quais pagamos. De papel higiênico a imóveis de férias e cursos online, o sistema de estrelas é o padrão para avaliar praticamente qualquer experiência de consumo. Mas, para os trabalhadores da gig economy, que prestam serviços autônomos variados no dia a dia, essas avaliações são um pesadelo. Para os consumidores, leva apenas alguns segundos para dar uma nota.
La injusticia del sistema de 5 estrellas para los trabajadores

1 month ago | fastcompany.mx | Megan Carnegie

Como consumidores, estamos acostumbrados a calificar los productos y servicios que pagamos. Desde papel de baño y tacos, hasta rentas vacacionales y cursos en línea. La calificación de 5 estrellas es la norma para evaluar prácticamente cualquier experiencia del cliente. Pero para los trabajadores de plataformas que ofrecen todo tipo de servicios cotidianos, estas calificaciones son una pesadilla.
The 5-star rating system is terrible for gig workers. Here's a simple solution

1 month ago | fastcompany.com | Megan Carnegie

As consumers, we are accustomed to rating almost all the products and services we pay for. From toilet paper and tacos, to vacation rentals and online courses, a star rating is the status quo for reviewing pretty much any customer experience. But for platform-based gig workers who work to provide all kinds of everyday services, these ratings are nightmare fuel.
I left my job at the White House and landed a role in the private sector. Here's my advice for federal workers making the switch.

1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Megan Carnegie

Careers First Lady Michelle Obama greets Hannah August in the Blue Room of the White House. Chuck Kennedy/The White House This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Hannah August started her career in 2006 working up the ranks in the Senate press office. She worked in the Department of Justice and as press secretary to former First Lady Michelle Obama.