#work-culture

#work-culture

Many startups in the US are adopting the '996' work schedule, a demanding 72-hour week, becoming widespread despite its controversial reputation and ties to worker exploitation in China.

OECD data from 2024 shows that France worked an average of 666 hours per capita, compared with 724 hours in Germany. Both countries are slackers by European standards - the European Union average is 776 hours.

Germans are cliched as hard-working, efficient, and just a touch humourless, while the French are widely seen as more interested in having a good lunch and a long holiday.

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.

"We made the choice because we didn't want to have a 'proper' job. Using your brain to make something fun and put it into the world is a nice way to spend your time."

I didn't expect to feel relieved when I got laid off. I've found the work fulfilling, but around five years ago I began to reconsider my role.

The coworking environment in Melbourne is notable for its unique combination of style, cultural richness, and a sense of community.

These snapshots capture the people behind the work, reminding us what real hustle used to look like.

Platforms like Fiverr and Upwork empower side giggers to pursue meaningful work, gain recognition, and explore passions, helping them find fulfillment outside their main job.

From the earliest office days in the 1900s to bulky computers in the 1980s, these photos show just how much office life has changed over the years.

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.

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.

When a team has high trust - that is, they believe their teammates will reliably contribute and support the shared objectives - they are significantly more productive, Matusov said.