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The Ubiquitous Anywhere Worker — A Passing Fad Or The Future Of Work?

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In 2021, over 15 million Americans described themselves as digital nomads. Being a digital nomad has also provided many workers with a new lease on life — the freedom to travel, learn new languages, make new friends and enjoy diverse cultural experiences. This represents a staggering increase of 112%, from pre-pandemic levels.

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Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek — now 

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At Copenhagen-based software and design agency Abtion, employees had learned how to redesign working hours, meeting schedules and adopt new technologies when they chose to adopt a 4-day week. In the US, I am currently working on a campaign to encourage companies to adopt a four-day week; it launched in late June 2021.

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16 planet-friendly gift ideas, recommended by TED speakers

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[Editor’s note: One of the greatest gifts you can give is the gift of lifelong learning. Learn more here. ]. Here are three: 1) An annual gift subscription to Duolingo (Plus or Family), because learning another language is a beautiful gift to ourselves and to the world. Digital subscriptions for the mind, body and soul.

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