Janelle Schuurman, an elementary school teacher in Michigan for 11 years, has left her post to join Costco, one of the world’s largest retail brands, citing unfair pay and mediocre benefits. In her own words, “I dreamt of being a teacher since the time I was in kindergarten. I remember thinking, ‘I’ll just stay here … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Taking breaks has long been (unfairly) associated with unproductivity, so much so that it can feel like a disadvantage in this fast-paced, highly competitive world. However, seasoned entrepreneurs understand the importance of scheduling breaks, not only for physical and mental health care but also for business sustainability. … Read more
Emails. Slack channels. Text messages. Zoom calls. We’re constantly bombarded with vibrations, dings, beeps, and buzzes that never clock out. “We can now be working 24/7 because we have technology that allows us to,” says Kristin Mann, a senior vice president at Raines International’s leadership and organization consulting practice. This nonstop work culture creates a … Read more
Australia is the latest country to propose legislation around the right for workers to disconnect after office hours. Changing work patterns and 24/7 availability have produced issues like burnout. But would legislation create more problems for companies or could this effect an important shift in Singapore’s work culture? Steven Chia moderates the discussion with Raj … Read more
Camilla Dahl Hansen, chief experience officer at Saxo, was once told to take a break for three weeks because she was overwhelmed with work-induced stress. What does she do to keep burnout at bay? She shares her views with Adrian Tan and Crispina Robert. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an … Read more
We all have those colleagues at work who stand out because they have so much talent. They are smart, incisive, get a lot of things done, deliver really good work, and are generally very driven. Everyone would like to have them on a project or as a permanent member of their team; and they act … Read more
