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Navigating Mental Health as a Digital Nomad

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Living as a digital nomad also brings unique challenges , many of which can impact one’s mental health. Some people choose the digital nomad life because they think it will solve their mental health issues, but at some point, the issues that they try to leave behind catch up to them,” she says. Sonia Jaeger, Ph.D.,

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D.C. Faces $800M Budget Shortfall As Remote Work Leaves Government Buildings Vacant

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NBC Washington reports that Mayor Muriel Bowser is considering severe cuts to social services and proposing a sales tax hike to mitigate the financial shortfall. Commercial office conversions to housing units are a proposed idea on the table. The post D.C.

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Disabled U.K. Workers Facing Ultimatum After New Policy Announcement: WFH Or Lose Benefits

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However, it also proposes controversial measures that would impact disabled individuals who are currently receiving benefits. The statement, as reported by The Independent , aims to boost economic growth and win over voters by cutting taxes for businesses and individuals. More specifically, the U.K. This approach pursued by the U.K.

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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? Conversely, a shorter workweek, such as a four-day workweek, is often proposed as a way to improve work/life balance.

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Millennials Are the Driving Force Behind Four-Day Work Weeks in America, Survey Finds

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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Sanders introduced legislation to establish a 32-hour workweek in the U.S. Proponents believe workers are still capable of completing the same amount of work in the reduced time, while receiving their full compensation package. In the U.S.,

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Will Remote Work Be A Mandated Right In The Future Of Work?

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A proposed amendment in the Czech Republic would force employers to allow remote work for certain categories of employees, including carers, pregnant women, and parents of children under the age of 15. . The reality that health is on the line brings up the question of whether remote work is simply a benefit…or if it should it be a right?

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U.K. Government Demands End Of Four-Day Workweek Trials

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This decision has added to the debate about the future of work and the balance between employee well-being and non-traditional work schedules. The four-day work week, where employees work reduced hours while maintaining their existing salary, is gaining global interest as a proposal for better work-life balance. However, the U.K.

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