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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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When the pandemic hit Danish businesses, “we did not dictate solutions” to employees, chief production officer Bo Konskov told journalist Pernille Garde Abildgaard — the leadership knew that workers already had the skills to adapt. It would be a waste of time, because we know that all our employees are on and working.”.

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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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