The Tokyo government is set to implement a four-day workweek for its employees starting in April 2025, aiming to address Japan’s declining fertility rates and promote work-life balance. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike announced the initiative, which allows metropolitan government employees to take three days off each week. This move is designed to support young families … Read more
Indian-American tech entrepreneur Daksh Gupta, co-founder and CEO of the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup Greptile, has sparked heated debate over work-life balance following his defence of the company’s intense 84-hour work week. The controversy began with a viral social media post on 9 November, in which Gupta outlined his startup’s demanding work culture and … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Every entrepreneur can attest that creating and running a company is an incredibly stressful endeavor. Long hours, financial uncertainty and the weight of responsibility for employees’ livelihoods create a perfect storm of ever-present stressors that can significantly impact a founder’s mental and physical well-being. At the same … Read more
Imagine it’s Friday evening. You’re about to watch a new Netflix drama, trying to unwind after a long week. Suddenly your phone pings with a work email marked “urgent.” Your heart sinks; your stress levels rise. Even if you choose not to respond immediately, the damage is done. Work has again encroached on your personal … Read more
Lowe’s, the prominent American home improvement retailer, has recently joined a growing list of companies stepping back from their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This shift is emblematic of the rising momentum behind the “Woke Go Broke” movement, which criticizes and challenges DEI policies in corporate America. Lowe’s Adjusts DEI Strategy According to an … Read more
Job negotiations can be tricky, especially when it comes to salary discussions. Sometimes, candidates might say they have another offer to get a better salary, even if it’s not true – just to get a step up from other applicants. But what should you do if the employer asks to see that competing offer? In … Read more
A Reddit thread exposing an employer’s persistent lowball offer has recently gone viral. The post, shared by @sugardreams15, recounts the frustrating experience of an applicant who was repeatedly offered a significantly lower salary than their current earnings despite their clear communication and extensive experience. The saga has sparked widespread discussion and sympathy among users. The … Read more
In a stark reminder of ongoing workplace discrimination, a pregnant employee was forced to attend a meeting while in labour, highlighting the pressures and prejudices that many women still face in the workplace. While pregnancy and work can generally coexist without issue, some women face extreme pressures to continue working up to the very end … Read more
In a dimly lit room strung with fairy lights and ivy, transit workers file in and lie on inflated cots. Soothing piano notes play as a teacher rubs their ankles and toes. “Breathe in,” she says. “Think of a balloon filling up with fresh energy. Your spine dropping into softness.” The relaxation class, held at … Read more
Steve, known as @IGoBySteve on X (formerly Twitter), went viral after sharing his new boss’ email disclaimer on social media. Captioning a screenshot posted on X, Steve wrote, “Just got an after-hours email from my new CEO and noticed he added this little disclaimer. You love to see it.” The image showed that the CEO … Read more
