[Newsletter] The Tide Is Turning: From Tokyo to Tiny Towns

"Modern work keeps stretching in two directions at once: toward more productivity and toward more humanity. From Japan's four-day workweek experiment to the shifts remote work has brought to big cities, the conversation is moving from how much we work to how well we work. Because maybe the future of work isn't about doing more: it's about doing it better, and living better while we do. -Maja"

"Tokyo is testing shorter workweeks to encourage families to have more children, an urgent move to counter the country's sharply declining birth rate. 👉 ​Read on​. Rise of the Rural Regions? (City Journal) As remote work reshapes where Americans live, smaller cities and rural areas are thriving, challenging decades of urban dominance. 👉 ​Keep reading​. Remote Roles Built to Last (Forbes) Forbes highlights seven remote-friendly jobs that are likely to survive future tech disruptions, and even grow because of them. 👉 ​Learn more​."

Modern work trends are moving in two directions: increased productivity and increased humanity. Experiments like Japan's four-day workweek aim to boost family formation amid declining birth rates by shortening work time. Remote work is reshaping geography as smaller cities and rural areas gain residents and economic activity, challenging urban dominance. Some professions are becoming more resilient to automation, with remote-friendly roles expected to survive and grow. High-performing people protect meaning, not just minutes, to sustain wellbeing amid busyness. Tools and services aim to reduce information overload and connect workers with curated remote job opportunities and hiring leads.

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