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Remote is Better for Workers, Employees, and the Planet

Allwork

This is not just about filling positions; it’s about finding the best minds, wherever they may be, and leveraging their skills and knowledge to drive business growth and competitiveness. By tapping into global talent, businesses can optimize operational costs, accessing high-quality skills at competitive rates.

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

Ideas.Ted

When the pandemic hit Danish businesses, “we did not dictate solutions” to employees, chief production officer Bo Konskov told journalist Pernille Garde Abildgaard — the leadership knew that workers already had the skills to adapt. It would be a waste of time, because we know that all our employees are on and working.”.

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Five Reasons It's a Good Idea to Stay on a Sinking Ship

On The Job

You are asked to re-use ovenight envelopes -- and not because the boss cares about the company's carbon footprint. I once interviewed a woman whose company was in deep financial doo-doo and was doing everything but selling the copy machine on eBay in order to survive. You catch the boss working on his resume.

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The Green Job Front – Five Tips to Find a Green Career

Eco-Office Gals

Telling interviewers that you feel strongly about the environment is a good start – but it isn’t enough. Make sure that you are taking actions to reduce your own carbon footprint, like taking the bus or biking to work, buying sustainably grown local produce, and finding ways to reduce your consumption.