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Ohio Proposes Remote Work Limitations for State Workers

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What’s going on: An amendment has been proposed in Ohio that would limit state workers to only 8 hours of remote work per week, according to Fox 8. agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) implementing hybrid work policies. Remote work has become more prevalent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Way Beyond The 9-to-5: Could A 70-Hour Workweek Ever Be A Good Thing?

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While there’s been much talk about the sought-after four-day workweek, or even the five-day, 32-hour workweek, have you heard of the proposed 70-hour workweek? Conversely, a shorter workweek, such as a four-day workweek, is often proposed as a way to improve work/life balance.

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Japan Contemplates Substantial Wage Increases to Combat Deflation

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The country’s leading business lobby, known as Keidanren, has advocated for wage increases that outpace inflation. This bold proposal, as reported by Reuters , marks a potential turning point for the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy and has far-reaching implications for the nation’s workforce.

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Tech Talent Shortage Threatens U.S. Innovation Despite Record R&D Spending

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Therefore, ensuring a steady flow of domestic talent is expected to be a key focus for policy makers in maintaining the country’s competitive edge in innovation and technology in the coming years. The report shows that STEM occupations account for nearly a quarter, or 24%, of the U.S.

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EU building data project to drive full decarbonisation in three European countries

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The INDICATE initiative will bring together governments, industry and academia to tackle one of the most common barriers to enacting policies which will ensure climate neutral construction: a lack of reliable and comprehensive emissions data for buildings. The first crucial step in setting these was to establish baselines.

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Open competition launched to find design team for new museum of architecture and design in Helsinki

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The total budget of the project is around €105 million, with construction costs of the museum not to exceed €70 million (price level Sept 2023). At the end of Stage 1 of the competition, 3–5 entries will be selected to progress to Stage 2, where concepts will be developed into viable proposals.

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EU approves major funding increase for new circular economy and clean energy projects

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The funding is a 27 percent increase on last year’s budget, with a total investment of over €562 million. They have a total budget of just under €195 million, of which the EU will cover around €127 million. These projects have a total budget of more than €10 million, of which the EU will contribute over €6 million.

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