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When everyone around you is quitting, don't wait for your boss to initiate a 'stay interview.' Ask for one yourself.

Mon, 03/13/2023 - 14:25

Gen Z worker sitting at a desktop computer smiling in an office setting. — Getting your boss to notice your good work (and make sure you're rewarded for it) takes finesse and fine-tuning.
Morsa Images/Getty

Careers, Strategy, Nordic, Boss, employee, Interview, career advice

Gen Z shares 5 red flags that could mean an employer doesn't care about work-life balance

Mon, 03/13/2023 - 11:31

Some Gen Zers are looking out for red flags in job interviews. — Some Gen Zers are looking out for red flags in job interviews.
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Careers, Future of Work, Strategy, gen z, gen z confessionals, Job Interviews, Job Interview

Here's a look at how work-life balance compares in the US, France, Australia, and the UK

Sun, 03/12/2023 - 07:45

Illustration of woman working at a desk surrounded by clutter relating to a work life balance — Savanna Durr/Insider

Careers, Work Life Balance, UK vs US, Australia, France, pto, Parental Leave

'Zoom rooms' and hideaway offices show how remote work is changing the way we design new homes

Sat, 03/11/2023 - 04:27

We see a typical craftsman style home with a section cutaway to reveal a fun and modern workspace. — Zillow told Insider that home offices were mentioned in 11.5% of all listings in February 2023
Will Varner/Insider, Getty Images

Real Estate, Future of Work, Careers, Louise Ridley, Longreads BI UK, Home Office, Zoom

'We need to get Monday back' and get people in the office earlier in the week, says the CEO of the world's largest insurance marketplace

Thu, 03/09/2023 - 03:29

Lloyd's of London CEO John Neal behind a stand with a Lloyd's sign — Lloyd's of London CEO John Neal has been vocal about getting workers back to the office.
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Careers, News, return to office, WFH, Productivity, Work Life Balance, Lloyds of London

We tried a 4-day workweek for 6 months. Here's what we had to do to make it work and why we landed on something different.

Tue, 03/07/2023 - 04:39

Jo Burns-Russell — Jo Burns-Russell found the four-day workweek gave her staff a better work-life balance but said a 35-hour flexible week was a better fit for her team.
Courtesy of Jo Burns-Russell

Careers, contributor 2023, 4 day workweek, 4-day week, four day week, Hybrid working, remote working

How a senior manager at Amazon made the mid-career switch to tech and why she still encourages others to do the same despite recent layoffs

Sun, 03/05/2023 - 07:45

Tech Insider : Economy

close up selfie of a woman — After a decade in journalism, Jareen Imam pivoted to tech. Even though layoffs are shaking up the industry right now, she would encourage others to follow in her footsteps.
Jareen Imam

economy, Careers, amazon, Tech, Layoffs, Tech layoffs, Microsoft

Why Gen Zers are asking about work-life balance during job interviews

Fri, 03/03/2023 - 12:55

Social Network - stock photo — Gen Z isn't scared to ask about work-life balance at work.
We Are/Getty Images

Careers, Future of Work, gen z, gen z confessionals, Hiring managers, Hiring, Job hiring

I made $200,000 last year selling printables. It's mostly passive income and I can end my day before school pick-up — here's how I built it.

Sat, 02/25/2023 - 11:08

Rebecca Beach.

Courtesy of Rebecca Beach

Small Business, Nordic, BI-freelancer, Template, Canva, PowerPoint, Online Business

A pop-up message tells staff 'please go home' 10 minutes before locking their computers at the end of the day to improve work-life balance

Sat, 02/25/2023 - 06:00

laptop screen — Software Computers installed the pop-up message system around six months ago.
Getty Images

Careers, News, Tech Insider, Software, Work Life Balance, Notifications, it

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