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#work-life-balance
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
France politics

I had a corporate job in Paris. The French work norms and office culture felt so different from what I saw in the US.

fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Digital life

I'm an American who moved to the Czech Republic 5 years ago. It's completely changed my definition of work-life balance.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
France politics

I had a corporate job in Paris. The French work norms and office culture felt so different from what I saw in the US.

fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Digital life

I'm an American who moved to the Czech Republic 5 years ago. It's completely changed my definition of work-life balance.

#leadership
Remote teams
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Swinging Pendulum: Leading a Remote Team

Remote work has debunked the myth that productivity lags, showing growth across 61 industries.
Effective remote leadership prioritizes trust and clear goals, avoiding micromanagement.
Supportive, connected teams maintain productivity regardless of their work location.
Remote teams
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Swinging Pendulum: Leading a Remote Team

Remote work has debunked the myth that productivity lags, showing growth across 61 industries.
Effective remote leadership prioritizes trust and clear goals, avoiding micromanagement.
Supportive, connected teams maintain productivity regardless of their work location.
fromMiami Herald
2 days ago

Amazon gives employees rude awakening with harsh policy change

"As we roll out more Generative AI and agents, it should change the way our work is done. We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people doing other types of jobs."
Tech industry
#sweden
#sick-leave
fromMedium
4 days ago

The masked side of design leadership

Many in the design industry have been inspired by design leaders who created environments that enabled their teams to succeed, grow, and make a positive impact. However, many of our peers, clients, and colleagues have been frustrated, burned out, and held back by leadership, which can have more negative effects.
UX design
#employee-satisfaction
#job-market-trends
#creativity
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Inside Pixar's weirdly effective strategy for boosting creativity at work

Pixar fosters creativity among employees through playful activities like mean caricature nights, encouraging risk-taking and reducing fear for better work outcomes.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Inside Pixar's weirdly effective strategy for boosting creativity at work

Pixar fosters creativity among employees through playful activities like mean caricature nights, encouraging risk-taking and reducing fear for better work outcomes.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

The cofounder of the viral AI 'cheating' startup Cluely says he only hires people for 2 jobs

At Cluely, every team member plays a vital role as either an engineer developing the product or an influencer promoting it to achieve viral success.
Growth hacking
#microsoft
London startup
fromITPro
3 months ago

Four-day weeks and Nadella's AGI skepticism

Satya Nadella emphasizes practical AI benefits over AGI hype, urging focus on tangible business applications.
The UK tech sector is exploring a four-day workweek aimed at enhancing employee well-being.
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Can't quite log off? Microsoft reveals the bleak reality of work today - and 3 ways AI can help

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

I was laid off from Microsoft after 2023 years, and I'm still going into the office. I feel responsible for my team and customers.

London startup
fromITPro
3 months ago

Four-day weeks and Nadella's AGI skepticism

Satya Nadella emphasizes practical AI benefits over AGI hype, urging focus on tangible business applications.
The UK tech sector is exploring a four-day workweek aimed at enhancing employee well-being.
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Can't quite log off? Microsoft reveals the bleak reality of work today - and 3 ways AI can help

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

I was laid off from Microsoft after 2023 years, and I'm still going into the office. I feel responsible for my team and customers.

#retirement
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

My doctor said my 80-hour-a-week job had been slowly killing me. Retiring early gave me my life back.

Work-related stress impacts health, leading some to retire early for well-being.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

So many people save to retire early and I never want to retire at all

Saving for retirement remains essential regardless of your desire to keep working indefinitely.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Retirement

I'm 80 and worked at the same company for almost 60 years. Here are the biggest lessons I learned about being successful at work.

Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

My doctor said my 80-hour-a-week job had been slowly killing me. Retiring early gave me my life back.

Work-related stress impacts health, leading some to retire early for well-being.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

So many people save to retire early and I never want to retire at all

Saving for retirement remains essential regardless of your desire to keep working indefinitely.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Retirement

I'm 80 and worked at the same company for almost 60 years. Here are the biggest lessons I learned about being successful at work.

#remote-work
Remote teams
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Uber orders employees back to office 3 days per week as company cracks down on remote work: report

Uber mandates three office days for employees, reducing remote work.
Leadership believes in-person collaboration enhances creativity and productivity.
Remote teams
fromZDNET
1 month ago

The remote work essentials small business teams are relying on in 2025

The pandemic has transformed perspectives on remote work, leading to significant changes in workplace setups and technology investments.
Digital life
fromIT Pro
2 months ago

What are digital nomads and how easy is it for businesses to cater for them?

Digital nomadism is growing as technology enables remote work and travel for employees.
Remote teams
fromTechRadar
4 weeks ago

Top tech CEO slams return-to-office orders, says "it's a different world now"

Dropbox CEO criticizes return to office mandates, advocating for a more flexible, hybrid work model in today's environment.
Remote teams
fromMashable India
3 months ago

Remote Work Helps The Environment. Here's How.

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered work routines, leading to increased remote work and a notable reduction in carbon emissions from vehicular traffic.
Remote teams
fromNBC New York
2 months ago

Uber raises in-office requirement to 3 days, claws back remote workers

Uber is requiring employees to return to the office three days a week, indicating a shift in remote work policy.
Remote teams
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Uber orders employees back to office 3 days per week as company cracks down on remote work: report

Uber mandates three office days for employees, reducing remote work.
Leadership believes in-person collaboration enhances creativity and productivity.
Remote teams
fromZDNET
1 month ago

The remote work essentials small business teams are relying on in 2025

The pandemic has transformed perspectives on remote work, leading to significant changes in workplace setups and technology investments.
Digital life
fromIT Pro
2 months ago

What are digital nomads and how easy is it for businesses to cater for them?

Digital nomadism is growing as technology enables remote work and travel for employees.
Remote teams
fromTechRadar
4 weeks ago

Top tech CEO slams return-to-office orders, says "it's a different world now"

Dropbox CEO criticizes return to office mandates, advocating for a more flexible, hybrid work model in today's environment.
Remote teams
fromMashable India
3 months ago

Remote Work Helps The Environment. Here's How.

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered work routines, leading to increased remote work and a notable reduction in carbon emissions from vehicular traffic.
Remote teams
fromNBC New York
2 months ago

Uber raises in-office requirement to 3 days, claws back remote workers

Uber is requiring employees to return to the office three days a week, indicating a shift in remote work policy.
#employee-benefits
#innovation
fromAol
4 weeks ago

15 Photos of Working-Class Jobs From the '50s and '60s

These snapshots capture the people behind the work, reminding us what real hustle used to look like.
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I dreaded working in the private sector, but the public sector didn't pay enough for me to live on. Here's how I found balance in my career.

In the private sector, there are more opportunities for growth and easier salary negotiations, yet one must also contend with company culture.
Non-profit organizations
#mental-health
NYC startup
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Going to an office and pretending to work: A business that's booming in China

Some people in China pay to pretend to work while searching for jobs, avoiding awkward questions from family and friends.
Retirement
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why It's Dangerous to Define Yourself by Your Job

Your job shouldn't define your identity.
Turning passion into a job can reduce joy.
Many people equate their identity with occupation.
#job-satisfaction
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Work Culture in an Era of Mass Layoffs

Work perception significantly influences overall wellbeing.
Unemployment impacts happiness more than major life events like marriage or divorce.
Leisure time alone doesn't guarantee happiness; having purpose is key.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Work Culture in an Era of Mass Layoffs

Work perception significantly influences overall wellbeing.
Unemployment impacts happiness more than major life events like marriage or divorce.
Leisure time alone doesn't guarantee happiness; having purpose is key.
#talent-acquisition
fromInc
1 month ago
Women in technology

The Way Your Company Thinks About Resumes Could Be All Wrong. Here's Why

fromInc
1 month ago
Women in technology

The Way Your Company Thinks About Resumes Could Be All Wrong. Here's Why

#technology
Tech industry
fromInc
1 month ago

How to Build Authentic Connections in a Digital Workplace

Gen-Z employees value meaningful work and growth opportunities, reshaping the workplace culture.
Productivity
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

Technology Was Meant to Make Work Easier, but Has it Just Made us Busier? | HackerNoon

Technology complicates work rather than simplifying it, leading to increased busyness without true productivity.
Tech industry
fromInc
1 month ago

How to Build Authentic Connections in a Digital Workplace

Gen-Z employees value meaningful work and growth opportunities, reshaping the workplace culture.
Productivity
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

Technology Was Meant to Make Work Easier, but Has it Just Made us Busier? | HackerNoon

Technology complicates work rather than simplifying it, leading to increased busyness without true productivity.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Have a Pesky Coworker?

Even in the most permissive workplace where a tolerance for the pesky coworker's antics is high, what eventually happens is that this coworker will keep pressing their luck until their violations become outright absurd.
Parenting
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Bungie Bosses Wanted Destiny 2 To Be A Subscription Service - Report

"Everything happening to Bungie is because of greed," said a former Destiny 2 developer, highlighting the struggles with leadership decisions impacting the gaming experience.
Video games
Online marketing
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Shadowy Industry That Shaped American Work

Direct-selling schemes, particularly MLMs, gained traction during the pandemic as people reconsidered traditional job structures amidst the Great Resignation.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Toddler Ask "Workmans" If They Take Naps & It's The Greatest Comments Section

As a certified workman I can safely answer this question, we take naps, we eat all our veggies, and we always listen to our mothers.
Parenting
#gen-z
fromThe Week
1 month ago
Startup companies

'Conscious unbossing': Gen Z's aversion to management roles

Gen Z rejects traditional career ladders in favor of work-life balance and autonomy through new trends like 'conscious unbossing.'
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Mental health

Gen Z employees are never at their desks - and it's driving their bosses crazy

Gen Zers prioritize comfort and well-being in the workplace, incorporating snack breaks to enhance office culture.
Startup companies
fromThe Week
1 month ago

'Conscious unbossing': Gen Z's aversion to management roles

Gen Z rejects traditional career ladders in favor of work-life balance and autonomy through new trends like 'conscious unbossing.'
Mental health
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Gen Z employees are never at their desks - and it's driving their bosses crazy

Gen Zers prioritize comfort and well-being in the workplace, incorporating snack breaks to enhance office culture.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany's Merz presents agenda in first Bundestag address DW 05/14/2025

Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges Germans to work harder and smarter to regain competitiveness.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

An engineer who worked for Palantir for 8 years says the company's interviews were 'impossible to prepare for'

Palantir values independent thinkers with broad interests and competitiveness in its hiring process.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Meet the 93-year-old grocery store worker who loves his job - and has no plans to stop

It's so much fun. I've got lovely customers. I think I'll hang about a bit - I won't dash off at 95.
London politics
DevOps
fromInfoQ
2 months ago

Using Social Drivers to Improve Software Engineering Team Performance

Social drivers are as crucial as technical metrics for team performance.
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French Word of the Day: Jour chome

French words have distinct meanings regarding workdays and holidays. 'Jour chômé' designates non-working days, unlike 'jour férié,' which refers specifically to public holidays.
Paris food
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

China's broke and burned-out young workers are coming together under a new banner: 'rat people'

China's 'lying flat' movement has evolved into 'rat people' culture, where young people celebrate doing nothing as a rebellion against work pressures.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Nvidia is the original hardcore tech company. Former employees say CEO Jensen Huang's demanding pace reigns.

Nvidia's demanding culture is deeply rooted and does not require changes to maintain high performance among its workforce.
fromVulture
3 months ago

Which White Lotus Employees Deserve a Raise?

Employment at luxury-hotel chain the White Lotus has its perks: You'll be working in a once-in-a-lifetime locale, so breathtakingly beautiful only the wealthiest white-collar criminals and most emotionally unstable heiresses can afford to be there.
Relationships
Fashion & style
fromWhoWhatWear
3 months ago

This 9-to-5 Look Was All Over the Runway and Is Taking Over in 2025

Fashion is becoming more desirable as traditional office wear shifts from necessity to personal choice due to hybrid work environments.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago
Remote teams

You Love the Office

Employees are returning to the office after years of remote work, expressing mixed feelings about the transition.
London startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I'm a Brit with American clients. The more time I spend in the US, the more I realize how different British people are.

Americans embrace challenges and risks while Brits prioritize comfort and perfection.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Breaking Through

The question of which band you saw first is a fascinating way to reveal personal tastes and stories from childhood, even eliciting emotions about one’s upbringing.
Beer
Relationships
fromTiny Buddha
3 months ago

From Professional to Personal: The Unexpected Joy of Workplace Friendship - Tiny Buddha

Work culture promotes isolation despite encouraging connection among colleagues.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago

Interview: Cynthia Stoddard, CIO, Adobe | Computer Weekly

I want to change how we work...it's going to be all about, 'How do we help Adobe scale better, and how do we change how people work?'
Women in technology
fromPartners in Fire
3 months ago

Corporate Buzzwords that Make Us Roll Our Eyes So Hard We See Behind Us - Partners in Fire

The term 'synergy' is overused in corporate lingo to signify teamwork, yet it has morphed into a much broader concept of collaborative innovation.
Startup companies
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Careless People: A Story of Where I Used to Work by Sarah Wynn-Williams review a former disciple unfriends Facebook

Wynn-Williams critiques the toxic work culture at Facebook and how it pressures women to prioritize work over personal well-being.
fromNBC News
3 months ago

Federal workers cast Trump's many Mar-a-Lago trips as working from home

"It's clear and should be to the rest of Americans that it's never about 'the rule,' it's about who's making the rules."
US politics
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