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How Companies Can Support Moms in–and Returning to—the Workplace

Success

As the founder and president of a Florida-based public relations and branding agency, she had spent her pre-kid days making the most of the fun parts of her job, even attending events well into the evening. For some parents, having more than one child may be when childcare becomes more costly than their salary or wages can accommodate.

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Gen Z: Trailblazing The Future Of Work Or Trapped In A Cycle Of Sacrifice?

Allwork

But combining work and study comes at a cost: 32% struggle with mental health issues, while 50% sacrifice sleep or time for leisure. New research unveils a sobering narrative on Gen Z: a generation grappling with the weight of supporting their families, sacrificing their mental health, sleep, and leisure in the process. Is it worth it?

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The Dominican Republic is Set to Trial the 4-Day Work Week

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The Guardian reports that participating companies include telecommunications company Claro, power company EGE Haina, heavy equipment business IMCA, and the government’s national health insurance agency. The Dominican Republic’s experiment follows in the footsteps of the U.K.’s Canada , and South Africa.

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How Hiring Virtual Assistants Can Boost Employee Performance and Work-Life Balance

Success

Laith Masarweh, founder and CEO of Assistantly, an agency that connects businesses with virtual assistants around the world, says that in the third quarter of 2022, bosses hiring VAs for their employees increased significantly, by 10% to 15% of Assistantly’s business. Many companies approached Assistantly for help.

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The Four Horsemen of the Mandated Return to Office

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Companies demanding employees return to the office for 3-5 days per week are dealing with resistance, attrition, quiet quitting and diversity issues. . Evidence shows that underrepresented groups are leaving employers who mandate a return to the office and are fleeing to more flexible companies. . Quiet Quitting.

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Counting the costs: What government funding for scientific research will cover?

The Small Business Blog

Staff: You can claim back some of the cost of salaries, national insurance contributions, pension contributions and expenses for people who are employed to work directly on the research project. If you hire agency workers, you can claim back up to 65% of the agency fees. Things you can claim for.

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Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek — now 

Ideas.Ted

Years of “rise and grind,” laser-like focus and unrelenting labor, we are told, are behind the success of tech billionaires, professional athletes, “unicorn” companies and even entire economies. Almost all these companies were led by seasoned founders who were now facing burnout or some existential threat to their company.