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Why young workers can’t shake presenteeism

Why young workers can’t shake presenteeism

Global - The spread of flexible work has been hailed as one of the biggest shifts since the pandemic. Newly empowered employees — knowledge workers in particular — can now decide when to work, the

The ‘productivity paranoia’ managers can’t shake

The ‘productivity paranoia’ managers can’t shake

Global - For more than two and a half years, most of the employees have been working remotely. In many cases, knowledge workers have been able to remain productive in remote and hybrid environments, with

Part-time work: controversy among technical workers in India

Part-time work: controversy among technical workers in India

India - Rishad Premji, chairman of Indian tech and consultancy firm Wipro, which recently laid off 300 employees for taking second jobs at competing companies, was blunt about working in the tech industry: "This is

Court Rules Deliveroo Used Discriminatory Algorithm, Riders Claim

Court Rules Deliveroo Used Discriminatory Algorithm, Riders Claim

Italy - An Italian court found late last week that an algorithm used by the well-known European food delivery app Deliveroo to rank and give shifts to riders is discriminatory, in what some experts are

How to manage and reduce your debt

How to manage and reduce your debt

Global - Over the past 12 months, the number of people worrying about money has skyrocketed, according to the charity StepChange. His research found that 45% of British adults have experienced difficulty paying household bills

Why Gen Z are right to be worried about money

Why Gen Z are right to be worried about money

Global - Around the world, many Gen Zers are in similar financial precarious situations and report struggling due to the current economic turmoil. Deloitte's 2022 Global Gen Z and Millennial Survey data show that a

Floating holiday: what is it and why is it important

Floating holiday: what is it and why is it important

Global - Adding floating vacations to your vacation policy may seem like overkill, but it allows people from different walks of life and cultures to feel accepted and valued. This little token of recognition can

The workers leaving their dream jobs

The workers leaving their dream jobs

Global - For the most part, workers have always hoped for roles that matched their interests and hobbies; Switching from an office job to a coveted sourdough bakery or a fun role at a video

The toll of job insecurity in turbulent economic times

The toll of job insecurity in turbulent economic times

Global - While full-time work is generally protected by labor laws, freelance or free-time work is more vulnerable to sudden drops in demand. When a recession hits, employers can terminate short-term contracts or terminate temporary

Why leaders are looking for ’emotional intelligence’

Why leaders are looking for ’emotional intelligence’

Global - Workers are taught to tout technical skills and personal accomplishments on their resumes and discuss them in job interviews. However, to achieve success at work, whether in person or as part of a