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Navigating Mental Health as a Digital Nomad

Success

Yet, for others, the absence of a permanent address and the demands of staying connected across time zones may lead to mental strain. This strain is compounded when multiple challenges with living the digital nomad lifestyle arise at the same time. But combined, the stress compounds.

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Why Human Connections Are A Business Advantage In A Remote World

Allwork

A report in Science Daily shows that the stress caused by social exclusion or negative social experiences can activate brain circuits associated with physical pain. I have a little mantra that often serves as the foundation for my strategies — and it’s all about “capturing hearts and minds one at a time.”

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People who act as a go-between for colleagues more prone to abuse and burnout

Workplace Insight

The research, led by Eric Quintane, associate professor of organizational behaviour at ESMT Berlin, examines the psychological costs of having to sustain communications with coworkers who do not communicate directly with each other. The full manuscript can be found here.

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Partnering with an Executive Assistant Staffing Agency: Benefits for Hiring Managers and Organizations

C-Suite Assistants

C-Suite Assistants can find you an EA who can provide crucial support using digital platforms and tools that seamlessly connect your organization across time zones to optimize operations. This brings an abundance of digital communication, virtual meetings, and remote team coordination for a new way of collaborating.

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Major new report offers snapshot of hybrid and remote work debate in the US

Workplace Insight

Due to the potential scheduling problems, 21 percent of employers require remote workers to work in the same time zone as the HQ. Office-only employees spend nearly twice what remote workers do in work-related costs ($862/month versus $431/month, respectively). Stress levels are up. Training is undervalued by employers.

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From the archive: The role of workplace design in employee engagement

Workplace Insight

It can be very stressful for employees if they have nowhere to take a personal call during the day or simply “be alone” According to the University of California, we are open to distraction every three minutes, with a consequent impact on our ability to focus and concentrate.

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Ultimate travel itinerary

Practically Perfect PA

Well along with the usual stresses of travelling your boss also has to attend meetings and act professionally when in many cases they are dealing with jet lag and the continuous business activities back in the UK office. A lot of the apps are free or only cost a few pounds.

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