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New York City Tests Four-Day Workweek Pilot for City Employees

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However, the slow adoption rates mean the concept is still fringe in the workforce. The pilot program is set to run through May 2025, with the possibility of a renewal. cities and organizations looking to create establish more flexible work policies.

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Should Flexible Working Be A Right, And Not Just A Privilege?

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This could potentially exacerbate inequalities, as those in higher-skilled or in-demand roles may be more likely to negotiate for flexibility, while others in more precarious employment situations may not have that bargaining power. million American remote workers by 2025, the trend towards a mobile lifestyle is unmistakable.

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A quick explainer for COP26 — here’s how climate negotiations work and what’s at stake

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For two weeks this November, world leaders and national negotiators will meet in Glasgow, Scotland, to discuss what to do about climate change. I worked for the United Nations for several years as a law and policy adviser and have been involved in international negotiations. What is COP26? C in the second half of the 21st century.

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Republic of Korea to join Horizon Europe programme

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Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, and Lee Jong Ho, Korean Minister for Science and Information and Communication Technology have concluded negotiations on Korea’s association, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to foster mutual collaboration in research and innovation.

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The Gen Z Vibe Is Making Work Better For Everyone

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The vast majority of Generation Z are still teens, but they will make up more than a quarter of the workforce by 2025. And above all, they want a healthier work/life relationship than older generations have experienced—having the ability to spend an adequate amount of time with family, friends, pets and hobbies is non-negotiable.

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Real estate sector is at a pivot point worldwide, report claims

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Many in the industry hope this will lead to an eventual market acceptance of an aligned pricing ‘middle-ground’, and in turn to recovery from one of the worst investment downturns across the globe in years, with transaction activity at its lowest since 2012, although any upswing is expected to be more pronounced in 2025 than this year.

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The challenge for fit-out firms is to deliver best value despite supply chain challenges

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The construction industry currently faces significant headwinds, as output is forecast to contract by 7 percent in 2023, according to the Construction Product Association’s latest projections, before stabilising next year and returning to growth in 2025. The commercial offices sector, too, is forecast to strengthen next year and grow in 2025.

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