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Employees accept up to 15% lower wages for work-from-home flexibility

Workers are accepting lower salaries for the benefit of remote work, indicating a significant trade-off for flexibility and work-life balance.

Cost of Sick Leave Used by State Employees Doubles in New Mexico

The increase in sick leave among New Mexico state workers correlates with the removal of remote work policies established during the pandemic.

Employees accept up to 15% lower wages for work-from-home flexibility

Workers are accepting lower salaries for the benefit of remote work, indicating a significant trade-off for flexibility and work-life balance.

Cost of Sick Leave Used by State Employees Doubles in New Mexico

The increase in sick leave among New Mexico state workers correlates with the removal of remote work policies established during the pandemic.
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The 20 Fastest Growing Careers For Fully Remote Jobs

Fully remote jobs grew 17% year-over-year across top career categories, showcasing significant shifts in remote work opportunities.

Remote work is a game-changer for addressing burnout in workers

Remote and hybrid work arrangements enhance employee health and work-life balance, crucial in combatting burnout.

Nationwide boss: Women working at home risk missing out

Women may miss career opportunities due to lower office attendance compared to men, emphasizing the importance of being physically present in the workplace.

5 Companies Committed to Remote Work in 2025

Remote work remains a valuable and productive arrangement for employees and employers in 2024.
Companies like Microsoft and Shopify are leading the way in supporting remote work culture.

Amazon parents who got used to remote flexibility are frustrated by new 5-day in-office policy

Amazon's new in-office policy frustrates many working parents, pushing some to consider leaving the company due to loss of flexibility.

12 Countries Welcoming Digital Nomads With Open Arms (and Visas)

Remote work offers flexibility and freedom, leading to an increase in digital nomad visas worldwide.

The 20 Fastest Growing Careers For Fully Remote Jobs

Fully remote jobs grew 17% year-over-year across top career categories, showcasing significant shifts in remote work opportunities.

Remote work is a game-changer for addressing burnout in workers

Remote and hybrid work arrangements enhance employee health and work-life balance, crucial in combatting burnout.

Nationwide boss: Women working at home risk missing out

Women may miss career opportunities due to lower office attendance compared to men, emphasizing the importance of being physically present in the workplace.

5 Companies Committed to Remote Work in 2025

Remote work remains a valuable and productive arrangement for employees and employers in 2024.
Companies like Microsoft and Shopify are leading the way in supporting remote work culture.

Amazon parents who got used to remote flexibility are frustrated by new 5-day in-office policy

Amazon's new in-office policy frustrates many working parents, pushing some to consider leaving the company due to loss of flexibility.

12 Countries Welcoming Digital Nomads With Open Arms (and Visas)

Remote work offers flexibility and freedom, leading to an increase in digital nomad visas worldwide.
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How 2025 Will Change the Future of Work

AI could enhance workplace well-being and feasibility of a reduced work week.
Studies support reduced work weeks maintaining or increasing productivity.
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5 Steps To Implementing An At-Work Flexibility Program

Flexible work schedules must be integrated into workplace culture as a permanent requirement, improving communication and productivity.

I turned down a vice-president job that only offered 10 days off a year. As a mom of 2, I need more flexibility.

Flexibility and time off are non-negotiable priorities for Sherri Carpineto, particularly as a mother balancing career and family.

5 Steps To Implementing An At-Work Flexibility Program

Flexible work schedules must be integrated into workplace culture as a permanent requirement, improving communication and productivity.

I turned down a vice-president job that only offered 10 days off a year. As a mom of 2, I need more flexibility.

Flexibility and time off are non-negotiable priorities for Sherri Carpineto, particularly as a mother balancing career and family.
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My adult kids don't view work the same way that I do - why that's a good thing

The author learned the importance of work from a young age, shaped by their family's immigrant experience.
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10 Best Practices For Effective Employee Training And Development In 2025

In 2025, employee training must adapt with personalized learning, microlearning, and gamification to keep pace with technology and workforce needs.

3 resume trends to watch in 2025

Job seekers must adapt to technological advances and trends in the job market by optimizing their résumés and balancing AI usage.

10 Best Practices For Effective Employee Training And Development In 2025

In 2025, employee training must adapt with personalized learning, microlearning, and gamification to keep pace with technology and workforce needs.

3 resume trends to watch in 2025

Job seekers must adapt to technological advances and trends in the job market by optimizing their résumés and balancing AI usage.
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If Your Life Is Complete Chaos And You Could Use A Little Control, These 31 Items Can Help

Innovative products, like sheet fasteners and magnetic meal planners, help improve organization and convenience in daily routines.

Navigating movement in the mortgage industry series: Individual movement

The mortgage industry rewards loan originators who build steady pipelines outside their current employers.
Legal risks are significant for those switching employers in the mortgage sector.
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The Future Of Work We Predicted For 2025-What Actually Happened?

The transition to a borderless and flexible work environment has begun, reflecting the shift away from traditional office spaces.

Seven Essential Hybrid Work Tips for Leaders in 2025

Hybrid work can boost productivity and employee retention if managed effectively by leaders.

What are the in-office work rules entering 2025? We asked 10 major Triangle companies.

Companies are moving towards increased in-person work as they reassess post-pandemic office policies.

Both structure and choice define Organic Valley's hybrid work policy

Organic Valley is developing a thoughtful return-to-office policy that considers employee needs and company culture, moving beyond arbitrary mandates.

The next time you get laid off, it could be via text or email

Companies are increasingly using impersonal methods for layoffs, including emails and calendar invites as seen during the pandemic.
Impersonal communication methods for layoffs can severely impact employee morale and the company's reputation.

Office occupiers eye workplace experience improvement strategies to boost office attendance: CBRE

Corporate leaders plan to increase office attendance, though enforcement of attendance policies is lacking.
Strategies beyond just policies are required to boost employee attendance in offices.

The Future Of Work We Predicted For 2025-What Actually Happened?

The transition to a borderless and flexible work environment has begun, reflecting the shift away from traditional office spaces.

Seven Essential Hybrid Work Tips for Leaders in 2025

Hybrid work can boost productivity and employee retention if managed effectively by leaders.

What are the in-office work rules entering 2025? We asked 10 major Triangle companies.

Companies are moving towards increased in-person work as they reassess post-pandemic office policies.

Both structure and choice define Organic Valley's hybrid work policy

Organic Valley is developing a thoughtful return-to-office policy that considers employee needs and company culture, moving beyond arbitrary mandates.

The next time you get laid off, it could be via text or email

Companies are increasingly using impersonal methods for layoffs, including emails and calendar invites as seen during the pandemic.
Impersonal communication methods for layoffs can severely impact employee morale and the company's reputation.

Office occupiers eye workplace experience improvement strategies to boost office attendance: CBRE

Corporate leaders plan to increase office attendance, though enforcement of attendance policies is lacking.
Strategies beyond just policies are required to boost employee attendance in offices.
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The Simple Email Trick That Could Actually Get You Out Of Work On Time

Email signatures can help maintain work-life balance.
Setting clear boundaries in communication reduces work anxiety.
Encouraging a culture of respecting personal time is vital.

Make Your Romantic Partnership Last Longer With These Work Life Balance Tips | Flipboard

Follow these suggestions and hopefully your heart and head can work together.
Buzz60's Chloe Hurst has the story!
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How Can A Manager Promote Teamwork In A Company?

Managers must motivate employees beyond salaries to ensure productivity and satisfaction.
Promoting teamwork involves understanding individual employee aspirations and providing support to meet those goals.

How to encourage employees to buy into sustainable work practices

Embedding sustainability into everyday work is essential for organizational success.
Top-down rules can undermine sustainability efforts; engagement is crucial.

Parents Are Minimizing Work Relationships to Make Time for Childcare

Employees with children strategically navigate workplace interactions to balance work quality and caregiving responsibilities while risking feelings of isolation.

Research: Do New Hires Really Understand Your Policies?

Employers tend to misjudge employees' understanding of work agreements, leading to disengagement and turnover.

50 Funny HR Jokes to Lighten Up the Mood at Work | ClickUp

Humor in the workplace can alleviate stress and enhance productivity.

How Can A Manager Promote Teamwork In A Company?

Managers must motivate employees beyond salaries to ensure productivity and satisfaction.
Promoting teamwork involves understanding individual employee aspirations and providing support to meet those goals.

How to encourage employees to buy into sustainable work practices

Embedding sustainability into everyday work is essential for organizational success.
Top-down rules can undermine sustainability efforts; engagement is crucial.

Parents Are Minimizing Work Relationships to Make Time for Childcare

Employees with children strategically navigate workplace interactions to balance work quality and caregiving responsibilities while risking feelings of isolation.

Research: Do New Hires Really Understand Your Policies?

Employers tend to misjudge employees' understanding of work agreements, leading to disengagement and turnover.

50 Funny HR Jokes to Lighten Up the Mood at Work | ClickUp

Humor in the workplace can alleviate stress and enhance productivity.
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HR leaders from PwC, Salesforce, and Google Cloud share their AI predictions for 2025

The people leaders say the tech will reimagine employee experience and boost productivity

Need Some Writing Inspiration? Shining The Spotlight On 12 Hot Topics From 2024

Emerging trends in EdTech and HR career paths are crucial topics for writing in 2025, allowing professionals to share insights on innovation and transitions.

How to Stop Thinking About Work All the Time | ClickUp

Identify triggers that lead to overthinking work to regain control of your time.
Establish boundaries with defined work hours to protect personal time.
Utilize mindfulness techniques to reduce work-related stress.
from Fast Company
3 days ago

This is how HR leaders can lead the transition towards a skills-based future

Skills development is increasingly essential for workforce readiness as traditional education struggles to keep pace with evolving job requirements.

How will tomorrow's employees master the AI revolution in 2025?

The rise of AI demands a balance between technology and human skills like emotional intelligence, compliance, and critical thinking for future workforces.

Brits demand overtime pay and a right to disconnect in 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A significant number of British workers want automatic overtime pay and legal protection from after-hours contact by employers.

10 Years of WFH: How to make your virtual firm soar - PR Daily

Virtual work is increasingly valuable for firms, providing benefits to clients, employees, and the environment.

Google Lays Off Over 200 'Core' Employees, Shifts Operations Overseas

Google has announced the layoff of over 200 employees from its "Core" division as part of a restructuring effort.
According to a report by CNBC, the tech

Remote Work Challenges Company Culture

HR must always include human intelligence and oversight of AI in decision-making in hiring and firing, a legal expert said at SHRM24.

Microsoft layoffs: A timeline of job cuts throughout the software giant's history

Mass layoffs at Microsoft have been a repeated pattern throughout its history, particularly in response to economic downturns.

5 Ways to Deal with Flaky Colleagues Early in Your Career

Focus on what you can control when dealing with an unreliable coworker.

The office of the future: Work, play, and be more productive - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Companies are transforming office designs to enhance creativity, collaboration, and employee wellbeing in response to evolving workspaces.

AI is Changing the Future of Remote Work

AI is enhancing productivity for remote workers by automating repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on creative aspects of their jobs.
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Nationwide boss says women working at home could be missing out on job opportunities

Nationwide CEO emphasizes the importance of a physical office presence for career advancement and leadership development.

Downtown Seattle leader calls Amazon's return-to-office mandate 'influential' as 5-day policy begins

Amazon's return to a five-day office work week could influence other companies' work policies and promote downtown revitalization in Seattle.

Nationwide boss says women working at home could be missing out on job opportunities

Nationwide CEO emphasizes the importance of a physical office presence for career advancement and leadership development.

Downtown Seattle leader calls Amazon's return-to-office mandate 'influential' as 5-day policy begins

Amazon's return to a five-day office work week could influence other companies' work policies and promote downtown revitalization in Seattle.
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For angry airline passengers, an apologist-in-chief smooths things over

In this week's StoryCorps, we hear from a former Southwest Airlines employee whose job was to apologize to customers who had a bad travel experience.

Amazon Workers Return to the Office Today. Business Leaders Are Watching

Amazon's strict return-to-office policy is reversing remote work practices, which may significantly impact employee retention.

Biden to close federal agencies Jan. 9 for Carter day of mourning

Biden honors Jimmy Carter by closing federal agencies on January 9, 2024, for a day of remembrance and reflection.

Creating A Cybersecurity Policy For Remote Workers In 5 Detailed Steps

Remote work increases cybersecurity risks, necessitating robust policies for protection.
Identifying vulnerabilities is crucial for creating effective cybersecurity strategies for remote employees.

England's largest council backs remote meetings plan

North Yorkshire councillors are now allowed to take part and vote in meetings remotely, enhancing participation and flexibility.

California law sparks VTA workplace violence prevention plan - San Jose Spotlight

The new California law SB 553 aims to enhance workplace safety and prevent violence in light of past tragedies.

Women who work from home risk career setbacks, warns Nationwide CEO

Women working from home may miss promotion opportunities due to lack of visibility in the office.

Walmart Shopper Says 'Customer' Followed Him Inside Then Turned Into The Cashier

"They got the customer doing all the work.
While the employees are supervising us."
...
Explore this storyboard about Gone Viral by Daily Dot on Flipboard.

Amazon begins requiring workers in office five days per week; some are not happy

Amazon requires a full return to the office, causing dissatisfaction among employees who prefer flexible work arrangements.

GOP Slams Biden for Protecting Federal Workers' Telework Roles

Republicans plan to mandate federal employees return to the office, criticizing the Biden Administration's extended telework policies as wasteful of taxpayer funds.

The rise of bleisure travel shows how employees plan to maximize their work trips in 2025

Bleisure travel is increasingly popular as employees extend work trips to enjoy leisure activities, enhancing their overall travel experience.

5 Fresh Guest Author Article Topics For 2025

Writing after the holidays can boost your spirits and generate new ideas.
Guest article topics cover various areas like L&D, workplace etiquette, and knowledge management.
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6 days ago

Career plans 2025: how the new year will change the way we work

The nature of work is evolving rapidly with a significant shift towards flexibility and the integration of AI as a core tool in workplaces.
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