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The internet can't decide what's better: A $240,000 in-office job or a $120,000 fully remote one

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Three creators are pictured debating in-office versus remote work.
Social media has been buzzing as people weigh in on which job they'd choose: A $240K fully in-office position or a $120K fully remote one.

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Working from home made motherhood feasible for her. A Stanford study shows she's not alone.

Tech Insider : Business
A man, a woman, and a baby smile as they lay on a blanket
Stefi Markowicz credits being able to work from home for her decision to become a mother earlier in life than she had anticipated.

Stefi Markowicz

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt says flexible working is fine for government jobs, but winning in tech means 'tradeoffs'

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
Eric Schmidt
Eric Schmidt

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I turned my screened-in porch into a home office this summer, so my daughter and I could work our remote jobs side by side

Tech Insider : Business
Jennifer Young and her daughter sitting on a couch working
The author (left) and her daughter (right) work from home side by side.

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Sabrina Soto shares the 3 areas in your home that should be clutter-free to set you up for success

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
Sabrina Soto
Sabrina Soto's new show focuses on transforming lives, not just homes.

Sabrina Soto

Advertising giant WPP is offering free-lunch Fridays to help fill the office as its RTO policy upsets some staff

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Environment
A general view of office workers eating lunch together.
WPP is giving employees free lunch on Fridays as it mandates office attendance.

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'Stealth firing' may save a company costs short term, but it can backfire in the long run

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Environment
Man walking away from work after being fired, holding box of belongings
Some companies opt for "steal firing" to reduce head count — sacking staff for minor offenses. 

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Employers are scrutinizing WFH accommodation requests — here's how to make yours stronger

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Greg Mansell
Greg Mansell says elongated accommodation request processes can be stressful for disabled employees.

Greg Mansell

Everyone's talking about RTO. Here's why a leading expert thinks remote work is 'here to stay.'

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A mom works from home with her son beside her.

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When you work from home it's tempting to skip your lunch break. Workplace experts say it could harm your longevity and drain your social battery.

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A young woman eats a salad while typing away at a computer
People who work from home are sacrificing their lunch breaks, and it's bad for health, well-being, and productivity.

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