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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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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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Productivity Without Burnout: How Less Work Time Can Equal More Output

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But what if that model is actually doing more harm than good in the modern workplace? Dr. Whelehan advocates for the 100-80-100 approach, which is the proposal that employees can deliver full productivity (100%) in less time (80%) without a reduction in pay. What changes might be on the horizon for your workplace?

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Members of European Parliament back charter to ‘revolutionise workplace wellbeing’

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The European Charter for Digital Workplace Wellbeing has been signed by a group of 31 MEPs, including MEP Drago? It is our moment to look into innovative solutions that protect the mental health and wellbeing of current and future generations of workers.”

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Navigating Uncertainty: Strategies For Success In Commercial Real Estate Amid Global Turmoil

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Businesses are consistently drawn to high-quality, Class A office spaces with diverse amenities that promote an inspiring and healthful workplace environment. View of proposed Northwestern Mutual North Office Building. Image courtesy of Lifang. 600 Fifth holistically reimagines the entire city block.

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Government to scrap employment programme for disabled people

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The Work and Health Programme (WHP), launched in 2017, will cease operation this autumn. This news comes amidst Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s proposed benefit cuts for 420,000 sick and disabled individuals, aiming to push them into employment. Charities warn these cuts could leave many in poverty.

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Exploring The Disparity Between Lighting Conditions In The Hybrid Work Model

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Light plays an important role in our overall health and wellbeing, including the circadian rhythm, which is important for our eating and sleeping patterns. Our lighting design studio recently set out to understand circadian lighting considerations for human health and well-being. CallisonRTKL’s Kyle A.

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