Want to work from home? Here's how 7 people got their managers on board — or secured flexibility themselves

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Leslie Snipes (left), Georg Loewen (center), and Elysa Ellis (right) are among the workers who have secured remote flexibility or reduced hours.

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For $49 a month, I get to workout, 'me time,' and free childcare — it's the best deal I've ever found

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I live with my parents and work a remote job. From student loans to 'fun money,' here's where every penny of my paycheck goes.

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I was called back into the JPMorgan office. My family has had to adjust, but I trust the company.

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Jitender Jain.

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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.

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Here's how much remote workers say it would cost to get them back into the office

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Workers who are already working from home value hybrid work a lot.

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America's offices are about to see a wave of distress that could result in a billion square feet of fresh housing supply

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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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I quit my job because of an RTO mandate. I never want to work in an office again.

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Jennifer Oliva runs was a television producer for 25 years.

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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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