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Way Beyond The 9-to-5: Could A 70-Hour Workweek Ever Be A Good Thing?

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While there’s been much talk about the sought-after four-day workweek, or even the five-day, 32-hour workweek, have you heard of the proposed 70-hour workweek? Globally, there are variations in legal workweek lengths, with countries such as Mexico, India, and South Korea permitting longer than the typical 40-hour weeks.

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The Return to Office Debate Casts a Shadow Over the Global Workforce

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Factors like public transportation efficiency, home sizes, and cultural expectations play pivotal roles in shaping these workplace decisions. offer a more comfortable remote working environment for the western country’s employees. On the contrary, the larger homes in the U.S. trillion.

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Australia’s “Right to Disconnect” Legislation Could Redefine Work-Life Balance

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According to Reuters, the bill proposes a clearer pathway for these individuals to transition into more permanent roles — ensuring greater job stability and career progression. However, supporters, like the Greens party who championed the bill, counter that the benefits outweigh the concerns.

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The FTC Banned Noncompetes—What Does That Mean for Businesses and Employees?

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The National Employment Law Projects points to these clauses being particularly damaging to workers of color and women as the clauses have been shown to “depress wages, reduce job mobility and stifle labor competition that can lead to better workplace conditions.” Moyer has witnessed this too. “I

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New legally-binding air quality targets fall short of their ambitions, safety body warns

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The British Safety Council has warned that new legally binding air quality targets for the UK, which passed the final stages of parliamentary scrutiny earlier this week, fall well short of what is needed to keep people safe. The Government wanted to be ambitious. And, yes, they will address small particulate matter for the first time.

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A Noncompete Clause Ban Is on the Table—Here’s What Employees Should Know

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When Sara Davenport realized her workplace was making her miserable and taking a toll on her mental health, she faced a difficult dilemma. In fact, about one in five workers are bound by a workplace noncompete clause that restricts their employment options, according to estimates by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

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The AI Revolution Liberating Workers From The Office

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In a remote work environment, knowledge is power, and AI is the key to unlocking it. AI also facilitates the exchange of best practices, feedback, and advice among peers, creating a supportive and growth-oriented remote work environment.

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