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Barbados Boosts Its Economy with Its Welcome Stamp Visa Program for Digital Nomads

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Traveling digital nomads contribute to the local economy without straining the job market, as they bring their own employment with them. Over 50 countries around the world now offer digital nomad visas, and this trend is likely to continue to grow as more countries recognize the economic benefits of attracting digital nomads.

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Digital Nomad Numbers Skyrocket Thanks to Work From Anywhere

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million in 2020, a 49% increase.   As the report chart below shows, the number of digital nomads with traditional jobs roughly doubled from 2019 to 2020. Because of this, only 1 out of 4 (24 percent) American digital nomads said they plan to travel internationally over the next year. The number of U.S.

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Offering Remote Work Options Creates a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace Environment

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Allwork.Space and Alliance Virtual Offices conducted a survey, and also analyzed third party research, to understand how remote work impacts individuals’ health and wellbeing. . 2020). . Those with no commutes also reap the benefits of additional sleep time which is linked to many health benefits. . 2020; Roberts et al.,

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This Digital Nomad Couple Sold Everything to Travel the World in a Sailboat—Here’s What They’ve Learned About Life, Goal Setting and Relationships

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He stumbled on a story about Matt and Jessica Johnson, an American couple who sold everything to buy a sailboat and travel the world with their cat. It’s a relatable moment for anyone who’s packed for a multi-week international trip only to remember they probably don’t need five pairs of strappy sandals. Community remains crucial.

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The Cost of Remote Work in a Technology-Centered World

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Virtual events also saw a rise in popularity, as they allowed audiences to attend without paying for travel or worrying about exposure to COVID-19. Although this may allay anxiety for those work expectations, it likely also promotes strain on relationships and mental health.

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Work Sabbaticals: The Latest Nonprofit Retention Strategy

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In December 2019, after years of requesting a sabbatical, my board of directors approved a 12-week paid sabbatical planned for June 2020, after our legislative session concluded. We pushed the sabbatical back two years so that I could steer the organization through the pandemic and be able to travel safely. I also did a lot of nothing.

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Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

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A 2020 survey found that 17.5% Sensitive topics like mental health, workload concerns and interpersonal conflicts are often challenging to address openly,” Bevins notes. I worked for an international company whose main headquarters was in another country. What have we experienced as the costs of speaking up in the past?

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