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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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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The 'double bind' is a big mistake employers make that's turning off Gen Z staff

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Gen Zers hate receiving mixed messages in the workplace (stock photo).

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Work friends are over and maybe that's actually fine

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Work friendships are dying out, and it may be for the best.

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Forget red and blue: America's real geographic divide is between bosses and their employees

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Housing is a basic need. No matter how expensive it gets, people still need somewhere to live.

Gen Xers and boomers are giving up on hybrid work: They're either all in or out on the office

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Over two-thirds of workers between the ages of 50-64 are working fully on-site.

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Supercommuting almost 5 hours a day has become much more popular in expensive cities like New York, Phoenix, and Washington, DC

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More Americans are opting for longer commutes.

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Welcome to the WFH Friday economy: It's a time for hair masks, spas, day drinking, and no-camera meetings

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Some business leaders like Jeff Bezos hate the phrase 'work-life balance.' Here's what they prefer instead.

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Work-life balance seems like it wouldn't be controversial, but some of the world's biggest business leaders aren't big fans of the term.

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