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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 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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People who work from home are sacrificing their lunch breaks, and it's bad for health, well-being, and productivity.

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Calling in sick is now a lot more complicated

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Experts said it's managers' responsibility to enforce sick leave.

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Dads are work-from-home winners — but ditching the office has downsides

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Working from home lets some dads spend more time with their kids, but has also come with costs.

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