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The Ubiquitous Anywhere Worker — A Passing Fad Or The Future Of Work?

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In 2021, over 15 million Americans described themselves as digital nomads. Digital-nomad visas are designed to encourage the most talented people to travel with skills and knowledge that the host country considers beneficial to economic growth. This represents a staggering increase of 112%, from pre-pandemic levels.

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Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek — now 

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Synergy Vision, a London-based medical and health care communications company, introduced a four-day week in late 2018. I spend extra time doing things for myself, like walking in Hampstead Health, getting through the pile of unread books and planning my wedding.” The four-day week and the future of work.

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16 planet-friendly gift ideas, recommended by TED speakers

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I love Biolite’s awesome commitment to serving both campers and people who still lack access to reliable power, and the company has also won the prestigious 2021 National Design Award from the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. I’m thinking of a gift that can build someone’s skills to pursue a life of purpose and dignity.

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