In September, Amazon made an announcement that came as a surprise to many corporate employees, along with tech observers who might have assumed hybrid work was a given among the industry’s major players. Starting in January, the tech giant would require that all employees come back to the office five days a week, in a … Read more
The debate over return to office (RTO) doesn’t seem to be going away. Many companies have opted for a hybrid model that allows employees to still work from home a couple days a week, while some major employers have introduced strict mandates that require workers to fully return to the office, five days a week. … Read more
Think of how much has happened since March 2020 when millions of employees started working from home: Two presidential elections, war and humanitarian crises, countless climate disasters, a roller-coaster economy of inflation and interest rates, the birth of ChatGPT and AI anxiety, eight Taylor Swift albums, and an endless string of debates about if, how, … Read more
In their op-ed, Musk and Ramaswamy offered insight into how the new initiative, known as DOGE, might cut costs and reduce the size of the federal government. They hinted at their plans to trim head count across the civil service—in part by mandating that federal workers return to the office full-time. “Requiring federal employees to … Read more
A new report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that remote workers get more sleep and work fewer hours compared to their office-based peers. The findings show those working from home enjoy an extra 24 minutes of rest and 15 minutes more of physical activity daily, while their work hours drop by an … Read more
The corporate world is undergoing a fundamental shift as employees increasingly favour personal satisfaction and work-life balance over traditional career advancement. According to a recent survey by Randstad, 42% of U.S. workers are declining promotions, citing contentment with their current roles. This growing trend reflects a shift in values, especially among younger generations who are … Read more
Good news for tech-savvy youths, as the world’s richest man, Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, is looking for people to fill a unique role. The company is seeking AI tutors and is offering a generous pay for the position. Those selected will earn Rs 5,000 per hour. The selected individuals will be responsible for ensuring … Read more
You made it to the end of the first interview. Chances are, the hiring manager will ask this final question: Do you have any questions for me? You probably know you should ask something—having a question at the ready will show that you’re interested—but there are some things better left unasked because they can send … Read more
But Luxon’s edict neglects a broader transformation in work culture. Work from home (WFH) arrangements have grown considerably over the past decade, propelled by an increase in dual-income households and rapid technological advancements. The COVID pandemic acted as a catalyst for further change, proving that many jobs could successfully be performed remotely. Our upcoming article … Read more
In today’s world of digital-focused and remote-friendly work environments, whether fully remote, hybrid, or something entirely unique, many of us spend a lot of time on video and conference calls. We make calls to our colleagues, bosses, clients, and even family or friends. I’m willing to bet, that before many of those calls, you spend … Read more
