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

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A survey into the growing trend of working remotely while traveling (conducted by Lonely Planet and Fiverr) has revealed that over 50% of all respondents have become “Anywhere Workers” in the last two years. The report was based on a survey of 1,400 Anywhere Workers from six different countries and 67 nationalities. .

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Ready for a Flexible Work Arrangement as a Parent? Here’s How to Negotiate Better Hours

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She enjoyed her work, coordinated off-site projects, stayed late, came in early, took on multiple leadership roles at once and performed many tasks outside her job description. Now, progressive workplaces and initiatives such as The Mom Project are reframing that conversation and training parents to proceed with confidence.

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The Silent Crisis Of Workplace Loneliness: A Three-Part Series Exploring How Loneliness Is Shaping The Future Of Work

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In the workplace, loneliness is the experience of being disconnected from others, which may be attributed to a lack of engagement in collaborative projects, a poor sense of group belonging, or simply feeling invisible at work. It is not a lifestyle choice or personal preference (unlike solitude).

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How to Balance Autonomy and Accountability While Working Remotely

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But many of those same people adapted quickly to the flexible lifestyle and have since chosen to continue working remotely or in a hybrid fashion (if their company allows such flexibility). Yet a survey by Great Place to Work of more than 800,000 employees showed that moving to working remotely during the pandemic boosted worker productivity.

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‘Bouncing Forward’: Adaptability and the Power of Deliberate Calm

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You were trying to wrap up a million projects at work before heading out on vacation, while juggling shopping for presents, preparing to host your relatives or travel. A recent McKinsey Health Institute survey found that, “On average, a quarter of employees [from the 15 countries surveyed] report experiencing burnout symptoms.”

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Rethinking Work Perks: 5 Things Employees Want More Than ‘Fun’ At Work

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Penelope Cline, a project manager, HR manager and talent scout, loves the quarterly home office stipend provided by her company, which allows employees to purchase items they get to keep or to use the funds for external workspaces such as WeWork or Selina. Benefits aren’t just about attracting top talent; they’re about retaining them.

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The Institute for the Future's Profile of On-Demand Economy Workers

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The Hustler searches for alternative income streams that fit into a flexible, unscheduled lifestyle. We used statistical clustering based on the results of a survey of about 4500 on-demand economy workers.    We're currently in the field with this year's On-Demand Economy survey.

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