#work-life-balance

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#strategic-renewal
fromPhys
13 hours ago
Mindfulness

Tackling the chaos at home might be the secret to a more successful work life

fromPhys
13 hours ago
Mindfulness

Tackling the chaos at home might be the secret to a more successful work life

#parenting
fromLe Monde.fr
5 days ago
Remote teams

Remote work seen as a new social right: employees strike against initial calls to return to the office

fromLe Monde.fr
5 days ago
Remote teams

Remote work seen as a new social right: employees strike against initial calls to return to the office

#workplace-trends
fromAbove the Law
19 hours ago

The Trend Continues: Another Biglaw Firm Ups Its In-Office Requirement - Above the Law

Four days in the office is now the new trend, with firms like Duane Morris announcing a required in-person attendance from Monday to Thursday after Labor Day.
US politics
fromThe Verge
18 hours ago

Meta is trying to win the AI race with money - but not everyone can be bought

Meta's aggressive hiring strategy for AI talent includes offering salaries between $1-1.4 million annually, relying on high-pressure performance metrics that could adversely affect work-life balance.
Tech industry
#remote-work
fromYourTango
2 weeks ago
Remote teams

4 Reasons Remote Workers Are Almost Twice As Stressed As People In The Office Even Though They Get To Be At Home

fromYourTango
2 weeks ago
Remote teams

4 Reasons Remote Workers Are Almost Twice As Stressed As People In The Office Even Though They Get To Be At Home

fromVulture
1 day ago

And Just Like That ... Exists Beyond Life and Death

In the Japanese practice of kintsugi, the cracks in broken pottery are incorporated into the final piece, symbolizing that mistakes can create fascinating art.
Television
#productivity
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago
Productivity

I'm a CEO who felt overwhelmed by life and work. I thought an executive assistant would fix things but I was wrong - here's what worked instead.

fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago
Productivity

I'm a CEO who felt overwhelmed by life and work. I thought an executive assistant would fix things but I was wrong - here's what worked instead.

#entrepreneurship
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Renovation

'It wasn't just about building a caravan, it was about building a dream' - how beauty therapist Katie created 'Glamvan' studio right on her doorstep

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
London startup

Scale AI's 30-year-old billionaire has a warning for anyone who craves work-life balance: 'maybe you're not in the right work'

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

I started a recruiting firm after getting laid off. I now work 9-2, am around for my kids - and make a lot more money.

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Renovation

'It wasn't just about building a caravan, it was about building a dream' - how beauty therapist Katie created 'Glamvan' studio right on her doorstep

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
London startup

Scale AI's 30-year-old billionaire has a warning for anyone who craves work-life balance: 'maybe you're not in the right work'

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

I started a recruiting firm after getting laid off. I now work 9-2, am around for my kids - and make a lot more money.

#career-development
#mental-health
#workplace-culture
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Why work-life balance in Germany ranks among the best in the world

Germany's work-life balance is bolstered by generous statutory leave days. Full-time workers are entitled to a minimum of 20 paid vacation days annually, with many receiving 25 or 30.
Germany news
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
Parenting

Millennial dads want to show up more at home. Will the office let them?

Modern fathers face societal pressures that can impact their professional opportunities, particularly in competitive fields.
#work-culture
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
2 days 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
2 days 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.

fromEvanhamilton
3 months ago

When Leaders Should Get in the Weeds

A leader should provide strategic direction, drive internal support, remove roadblocks, and grow their teams, knowing when to be involved and when to stay focused on high-level tasks.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How to navigate work when dealing with a major medical issue

Living with a brain tumor is not fun. There are a lot of unknowns around managing the situation, including the lengthy recovery period after surgery.
Health
#burnout
fromFortune
6 days ago
Mindfulness

Airbnb exec quit her job to take a gap year in South America with her husband and 3 kids-she credits the reset for propelling her to CEO of TaskRabbit

fromFortune
6 days ago
Mindfulness

Airbnb exec quit her job to take a gap year in South America with her husband and 3 kids-she credits the reset for propelling her to CEO of TaskRabbit

#employee-wellbeing
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

I've done gig work in all 50 states. Here's how I use apps like Lyft and DoorDash to support my love of travel and food.

I've been a rideshare driver for Lyft for about nine years now. I started out in Baltimore. I wanted a flexible job where I could meet different people and plan my own schedule.
Digital life
fromFortune
1 week ago

Accounting's talent shortage is undeniable-50% of industry leaders say it takes 60 days or more to fill jobs

Nearly 90% of finance leaders acknowledge a talent shortage in accounting, with organizations averaging five open finance positions, a rise from two in previous years.
Business
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

SF tech company that reversed 4-day workweek now drops unlimited PTO

"When time off is undefined, the good ones don't take PTO. The bad ones take too much. This leads to A-performer burnout. B-performer luxuries. And feelings of unfairness across the board."
Silicon Valley
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 week ago

35-year-old American moved to Chengdu and lives on $30,000 a year: '[It's] poverty in America, but in China I'm living large'

"At the height of my career in New York, I was probably making $100,000 a year [and] working eight months out of the year, which on paper sounds great, but..."
#leadership
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

It's Time to Stop Being a Slave to Your Email Inbox

Since 54% of respondents claimed to struggle with disconnecting from work on vacation, people are increasingly pressured to remain accessible even when relaxing.
Mindfulness
fromFODMAP Everyday
1 week ago

13 Things Gen X Is Walking Away From - And Boomers Just Can't Handle It - FODMAP Everyday

Generation X comprises 51% of leadership roles in the workforce according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, reflecting their significant impact in professional environments.
Digital life
fromIT Pro
1 week ago

Will US tech workers get the right to disconnect?

In the tech industry, employees often work long hours, leading to feelings of obligation to respond to emails or calls outside of their working hours.
Tech industry
fromThe Olympian
1 week ago

Washington state is hiring. Many remote and hybrid jobs pay $100k+

State jobs in Washington offer competitive benefits including retirement programs, student loan forgiveness, insurance, paid leave, and a variety of remote job opportunities.
Washington DC
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Doesn't Summer Feel Like a Break?

The invisible labor of summer break often falls on women, and the guilt and logistics can overshadow the supposed joy of this season.
Women
#motherhood
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Seth Meyers Praises Wife for Delivering Commencement Speech With Their Sick Daughter by Her Side

fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Seth Meyers Praises Wife for Delivering Commencement Speech With Their Sick Daughter by Her Side

fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Don't Let Your Best Employees Leave-Negotiate Smarter, Not Harder

Money is interchangeable, but custom work conditions are unique. Focusing on negotiation beyond salary can help retain superstar employees.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

What to do when success makes you lose touch with your identity

Jason had always been the go-to guy. Smart, strategic, relational, he could manage up, down, and sideways without breaking a sweat. By 42, he was COO of a global tech firm.
Growth hacking
fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago

Creative leader shares piece of advice for young creatives (it's an oldie but a goodie)

To be amazing in one area sometimes I might need to drop a few balls in other areas, but the key is to try to pick those balls up before anybody notices.
Graphic design
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

My dad's angry that I don't want to waste my PTO on our family's annual lake trip. Should I go?

Your question is one of priorities - family or self? I don't say this to imply that spending your PTO on yourself is selfish. Your PTO...
Parenting
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

June 18: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

The day of graduation, often referred to as 'commencement,' has its origins in the University of Cambridge, England, and was brought to America by John Harvard.
Brooklyn
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