Moving to a four-day workweek? Pros and cons
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Four-day workweek gains popularity around the world, as companies draw their after-Covid business plans. But what are the benefits and which are the hidden dangers? Prior to the pandemic, a
Pregnancy loss leave: Companies breaking the taboo?
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In March, New Zealand’s parliament approved legislation that gives couples who suffer a miscarriage or stillbirth three days of paid leave. Less than two months later, three private companies in
Majority of CEOs forecast economic boom after pandemic
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The majority of CEOs are optimistic when looking at prospects for 2021 and 2022. 60% anticipate an economic boom while 40% think the period will be dominated by stagnation. 35%
The Week That Was – IT and Media Major News Check List
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One of the expected big news stories was a disappointment. Facebook Oversight Board published its evaluation of Facebook’s closing of Donald Trump’s accounts but gave no real guidance on freedom
Optimism about living standard despite pandemic
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With the pandemic there has been a focus on how economic systems work in a crisis. A new study shows that across France, Germany, the UK and the US significant
Pandemic tougher on women’s mental health
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Millions of people around the world are facing mental health issues. The pandemic has exacerbated the situation, especially for women. May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States
How working moms want employers to support them
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A new survey finds that working moms are increasingly concerned about career advancement amid the pandemic. A number of studies have shown that the pandemic has had a harsh toll
Study: 21 trends transforming talent and the future of work
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ManpowerGroup outlines in its latest study the 21 trends transforming talent and the future of work in 2021, and how organizations can better prepare. One of the trends is accelerating
EU unveils plans to welcome again tourists
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The EU Commission has recommended lifting restrictions on non-essential travel for persons travelling to the EU, unveiling its plans to welcome again tourists. Under the plans, anyone who has received
The Week that Was – IT & Media major news checklist
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This week went by with giant tech and media companies competing about who will be the leading podcast company; tech platforms’ financial reports for the first quarter showing all of