The three-day in-office hybrid work schedule is a “win-win-win,” according to a study published in the prestigious science journal Nature. In the study, Nick Bloom from Stanford’s Institute for Economic Policy Research — a highly regarded expert on work modes who has been researching remote productivity since well before the pandemic — provided concrete evidence … Read more
Ezra Bailey Ezra Bailey | Stone | Getty Images With burnout prevalent in the workplace, some employers are considering mandatory vacation, full office shutdowns and other ways to get workaholic employees to take a break. Only a small number of employers today — 8.7% — require workers to take a minimum amount of vacation, and … Read more
People walk through the Canary Wharf financial district of London, Britain. Simon Dawson | Reuters The U.K. has a serious problem. Only 10% of U.K. workers were found to be feeling engaged with their jobs, according to Gallup’s new State of the Global Workforce 2024 report, with the country trailing behind the U.S. and several … Read more
Most of us spend the majority of our waking lives at work, so it’s no surprise that our jobs can have a big impact on our overall mental health and wellbeing. While work can add stress, sadness and anger to our lives, some also find fulfillment, purpose and happiness through work. According to Gallup’s 2024 … Read more
“Sales” is the most common search term by recruiters in India on hiring and matching platform, Indeed. Triloks | E+ | Getty Images India may be one of the fastest growing economies in the world, yet looking for jobs can be a challenge in a country that’s seen unemployment surge 8% in recent months. But … Read more
Nir Eyal is the author of “Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.” Courtesy of Nir Eyal We all have bad habits. Whether its doomscrolling on social media, spending too much time on Netflix, or smoking and drinking excessively, some of these are unproductive at best, but many still choose to indulge … Read more
London tops the list as the most attractive destination city for work, according to the Decoding Mobile Talent 2024 report. Andresr | E+ | Getty Images In an increasingly globalized world, living and working overseas is becoming less of a daunting dream — and more attainable for many. “Globally, one in four professionals are actively … Read more
Students protest during the University of Michigan’s Spring Commencement ceremony on May 4. Nic Antaya | Getty Images The class of 2024 have graduated into a rocky jobs market and to make matters worse, employers are becoming increasingly wary about hiring them. In fact, 64% of employers have said they have become concerned about hiring … Read more
Fatcamera | E+ | Getty Images To understand why women are still fighting to catch up to men economically, author Josie Cox turns to the past. She doesn’t have to look too far back. The Women’s Business Ownership Act, which allowed women to obtain business financing without a male co-signer, didn’t pass until 1988, Cox, … Read more
Attention workers: what you say or do — even outside of normal working hours — could get you fired. This is especially pertinent for workers now, given the wave of protests and charged social media posts related to Middle East tensions, the presidential election and other hot-button social issues. Workers may think they have more … Read more
