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France To Test Four-Day Workweek, Exclusively For Divorced Parents Sharing Custody

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France is set to trial a four-day workweek exclusively for divorced parents who share joint custody of their children, marking a unique step towards introducing reduced workweek policies in the country. Participants in the pilot program will work extended hours across four days to maintain the standard 35-hour workweek.

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Canada Commits $1.1 Billion to Repurpose Vacant Federal Properties

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billion investment over the next decade to convert vacant federal government office space into residential units. According to a report published by CBC , the initiative could repurpose 65 million square feet of surplus federal real estate — with a focus on the National Capital Region. Like many major hubs across the U.S., Washington D.C.

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The sector responds to the Spring Budget

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Yesterday’s Spring Budget included a number of announcements that affect the various people, place and technology professions in the UK. The Autumn Budget in November 2023 teased us with the “Back to Work” plan to support sick or disabled adults back into work along with a launch of the occupational health consultation.

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Japan Contemplates Substantial Wage Increases to Combat Deflation

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This bold proposal, as reported by Reuters , marks a potential turning point for the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy and has far-reaching implications for the nation’s workforce. This wage hike initiative represents a departure from Japan’s long-standing battle with stagnant wages and deflation.

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It’s More Than Flexibility – Returning To The Office Is Expensive

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For many, working from home helps make budgeting easier. . In fact, a report from Owl Labs shows that in-person workers spend around $45 per day on commutes and meals, which could add up to $863 per month, nearly twice as much of the average expense for a remote worker. .

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Personal Finance Expert Anthony O’Neal Shares 3 Tools for Remote Workers to Maximize their Financial Security

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After Airbnb announced in April 2022 that its employees could choose to work wherever they’re most productive, the company reported a staggering 800,000 visits to its careers page within a week of the new policy. Just like budgeting, write down your brand identity and stick to the plan. And I’m not the only one.

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Return to office mandates linked to higher business travel costs

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The majority of UK travel managers (89 percent) say travel is a growing business priority in 2024, anticipating increased budgets driven by return-to-office policies, inflation and ESG requirements. This is a key finding in new research by Uber for Business which claims to reveal a resurgent demand for business travel.

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