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  • Celebrate Fifth Harmony’s Reunion With These 5 Must-Listen 5H Songs

    August of 2025 delivered the ultimate pop surprise as Fifth Harmony reunited on stage in Dallas during the Jonas Brothers concert! Considering that the group originally split because most of the members wanted to pursue solo careers, this reunion gesture was explosive enough to take over social media for days.

    Here, at Honey Pop, we couldn’t let you miss out on their iconic songs, so we’re sharing these gems to take you straight back to your sassy 2010s era. These Fifth Harmony songs are ‘Worth It!’

    ‘Worth it’

    R&B beats, dynamic rhythms, and a feature with Kid Ink, paired with a glamorous video, smashed the public in 2015. That was Fifth Harmony’s triumph, ‘Worth It’ — an unforgettable hit that got listeners moving and full of energy all over the world.

    And when we say hit, we mean it. ‘Worth It’ became a sleeper hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 12 and marking it as the most successful song in the group’s history at that time.

    But what’s so special about this song? We say it’s the mix of different music styles, where pop, R&B, and even jazz come together to be blasted on every high school girl’s MP3 player. And of course, to deny Kid Ink’s seductive rap part in the song would be a crime. His smooth flow, combined with the girls’ confident and powerful vocals, makes listeners truly believe they are worth it.

    We definitely know you’ve already blasted those punchy lines — “Baby, I’m worth it!” You must have. But playing it on repeat again wouldn’t hurt, especially if you’re looking for the perfect track to set the mood for your day.

    ‘Work From Home’

    If you’ve only thought of Camila Cabello as a solo artist, the opening moments of the ‘Work From Home’ video will remind you of her bright and undeniable presence during her Fifth Harmony days. Simply, it’s a fantastic track co-written by the incredibly talented Joshua Coleman and Jude Demorest, featuring an appearance by Ty Dolla Sign.

    No explanation needed why it is another band’s banger and lead single from the group’s second studio album, 7/27 .

    Straight after its release, the track surpassed ‘Worth It,’ peaking at the same number 12 spot on the US Billboard Hot 100. It went on to become the first top-five single by a girl group in ten years, following the massive success of ‘Buttons’ by The Pussycat Dolls, which reached number three.

    We can’t say if ‘Work From Home’ made Fifth Harmony the new Pussycat Dolls of the mid-2010s, but this hit is definitely worth your attention. Especially if you remember working from home during the COVID era, it feels like an artistic prediction of the apocalypse.

    ‘BO$$’

    Another one of Fifth Harmony’s signature tracks, heating up 2015 dance floors in nightclubs from New York to LA, ‘BO$$’ was all about manifesting women’s power and independence long before Tate McRae did it in her multiple hits, most notably ‘Greedy’. Yes, it’s an early 2010s anthem of general women’s independence, and even more interestingly, it also celebrates financial independence, as the song’s title might hint.

    The first offspring of the Fifth Harmony talented family, ‘BO$$,’ is the lead track of their debut studio album Reflection, released in 2014. The production cast didn’t let us down, with prominent American music industry legends Taylor Parks, Eric Frederic, and Gamal Lewis working hard on the song’s creation. It must be highlighted that Fifth Harmony started with this bang of a track and continued at the same high level.

    Warmly received by critics, ‘BO$$,’ like the previous two mentioned songs, also earned a spot on the US Billboard Hot 100, this time, however, peaking at number 43.

    We decided to place it at number three on our personal list. Not because it’s any less amazing than the other two, but because it’s nearly impossible to choose the best of the best when it comes to Fifth Harmony hits, even though in your heart it might be number one.

    ‘Sledgehammer’

    From the same Reflection album and the first recorded single straight after The X Factor show, ‘Sledgehammer’ stands out from the sassy ‘BO$$’ as one of the few Fifth Harmony tracks full of love and heartfelt dependence on someone else. The “Sledgehammer” itself is used as a metaphor to explain the infatuation effect.

    Co-written with Meghan Trainor and co-produced with Benny Blanco, the track is of a Synthy-Pop style, closer to Electronic music of the 1980s, which distinctly sets it apart from most of the band’s R&B tracks. This artistic choice to layer electro-pop sounds works perfectly with the video, where the girls appear as superheroes wielding sledgehammers, trying to break down the walls around love, yet still looking delicate in their light white tulle dresses.

    Again on the Billboard Hot 100, this time at place 40, yet the last one on our list, ‘Sledgehammer,’ still solidified the group’s strong musical performance in the industry.

    ‘All In My Head (Flex)’ 

    Playful, fun, flirty, and super chill — the ultimate track for a lazy self-care day. In other words, the perfect reset-day jam for your playlist. And its reggae style, together with the video of the band sunbathing on a divine coast, only reinforces this mood.

    Released in 2016 as part of the 7/27 album, ‘All In My Head’ is all about a sweet crush and the thrill of romance, while the other part of the song’s title, ‘Flex,’ serves as a metaphor for flirting, more in a confident way than a subtle one. This one is definitely the band’s carefree love song, standing out among their hits that usually dramatize the theme.

    The producing team was as outstanding as ever, including Joshua Coleman and DallasK, with the first one being a regular contributor to the group’s growth and sound throughout their history. Both known for creating some of the best pop hits of their time, the duo masterfully blended reggaeton and hot Latina summer vibes with the sun-soaked American coast backdrop. The track brought the band another spot at number 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100, with critics calling it pure feel-good vibes.

    We call it the perfect addition to our Honey Pop list of legendary Fifth Harmony hits, and if this one’s about to cheer you up right now, we’re more than happy to share!

    Is one of these already in your Spotify top ten? Tell us on Twitter, @thehoneypop, or over on Facebook and Instagram!

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  • ‘On vacation every single day’: I left the U.S. to live in Vietnam and only need to work 15 hours a week

    ‘On vacation every single day’: I left the U.S. to live in Vietnam and only need to work 15 hours a week

    Kavi Vu, 33, moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in August 2023.

    Courtesy of Kavi Vu.

    When Kavi Vu was 3 year old, her family fled to the United States, following a decades-long war in their home country, Vietnam. After 30 years, she has returned to her motherland to “slow down” and experience her native country.

    Vu moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, last year, where she currently works remotely as a freelance creative consultant and videographer, bringing in about $11,000 a month, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It. She just needs to work about 8 to 15 hours a week.

    “I was able to significantly lessen my workload — way less than if I were living in the States,” she said. “I am very privileged in that, in Vietnam, I get to say how many hours a week I work, which I know is insane. Coming from the States … I worked like 10 hours a day.”

    “I primarily came here to work less and observe more,” Vu said. “I feel like the U.S. is a lot of doing, and here, it’s a lot of being, being present [and] just like existing, and that’s really nice, because sometimes you just need that space to untangle a lot of knots in your head.”

    Not the American dream

    Vu and her family fled Vietnam for the United States in the 1990s to escape the fallout of the Vietnam War, which is also known as the “American War” in Vietnam.

    “My sisters actually were boat people (refugees who fled Vietnam by boat), so they were in refugee camps in the Philippines. [They] came to the States and were able to sponsor my parents and me over from Vietnam,” she said.

    Kavi Vu and her family during Christmas 2021.

    Courtesy of Kavi Vu.

    Vu’s family landed in Florida, where they spent 10 years before moving to Georgia where they lived on a small chicken farm. Growing up as a minority in the U.S., she never felt a sense of belonging, she told CNBC Make It.

    “We were living the refugee experience,” she said. “I mean, we were the only Asians living there, so it was really — I guess — jarring,” she said. “You’re always feeling like a foreigner.”

    Her feelings of being an outsider grew as she became more involved in politics in 2016. For about six years, Vu worked as a freelance videographer on projects that aimed at engaging minority voters in the Southern states, but she began to burn out.

    Vu said she was exhausted from juggling “a million different things at once” and feeling like her brain is “constantly churning.” “The American dream just started feeling like it was dwindling … and I just felt like I needed a break from America.”

    In August 2023, she took the leap of faith and left the U.S. for Vietnam.

    ‘I’m on vacation every single day’

    Now, Vu lives in a luxury 1-bedroom apartment, for $950 a month. Her apartment is located in the Bình Thạnh district, a central location in Ho Chi Minh City.

    Inside Vu’s 1-bed, 1-bath apartment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

    Courtesy of Kavi Vu.

    Vu’s apartment complex offers several amenities including community pools, a gym, a restaurant, a bar and a spa.

    “I feel so privileged, like it literally feels like I’m on vacation every single day,” she said. “When I talk to people every day, I definitely have … a fancier, nicer lifestyle, and when I actually talk about how much I pay for rent, among different groups, I definitely pay like some of the highest rents.”

    Vu pays about $950 a month for her luxury apartment in Vietnam.

    Vu pays about $950 a month for her luxury apartment in Vietnam.

    In total, Vu spends about $1,500 a month on her living expenses, including food, transportation and rent, according to documents reviewed.

    For transportation, she uses ride-hailing app Grab to get around the city which usually costs 50 cents to $4 per ride. She usually opts to eat at local food stalls and restaurants, which cost an average of $2 to $5 per meal.

    “My money goes really far here,” she said. “Budgeting was easy, especially if I’m going to make American dollars in Vietnam … It’s like the best life hack.”

    Life in Vietnam

    Besides freelancing as a creative consultant, Vu is also a content creator and enjoys documenting her life in Vietnam. Nowadays, she also has more time to work on her passion for poetry.

    “Everything was moving at like, two times speed in the States, and I never knew it, because … I was constantly in it,” she said.

    While living in the U.S., Vu was always preoccupied with paying her bills and realizing the “American dream,” so she was constantly in a hurry and felt like she had to continually optimize her time, she said.

    After moving to Vietnam, “life feels slow,” said Vu. “Even though Saigon is very hustle bustle, folks are just sitting [in coffee shops] for hours at a time and I don’t remember the last time I did that in the States for even minutes at a time,” she said.

    Kavi Vu with her mom on a motorbike in Vietnam.

    Courtesy of Kavi Vu.

    “It feels just so luxurious to be able to just sit there and ponder life and write it down. I just never felt like I truly had the time or like an empty enough mind to actually do it,” she said.

    Not only has Vu’s move back to Vietnam given her a sense of freedom to slow down, but it’s also given her the mental capacity and air space to unpack and make sense of her family’s history and her own heritage.

    “One of the biggest things that I’m untangling over here is just like feeling a lot closer to my family, even though I’m farther away,” she said. “I’m just understanding my parents a lot more [by] seeing how they lived over here,” she said.

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  • 1 in 5 workers are ignoring their companies’ RTO mandates

    1 in 5 workers are ignoring their companies’ RTO mandates

    Regardless of how many days per week workers—or their bosses—want to be in the office, nobody likes being told what to do. Case in point: nearly 1 in 5 workers are outright ignoring their employer’s mandates.

    That’s according to a new report from Resume Builder, which surveyed over 1,000 full-time U.S. workers at companies where a return-to-office (RTO) mandate has been implemented some time since 2020. 

    Just under 80% of workers said they follow the rules, while 18% occasionally ignore it, 2% “rarely” follow the policy, and 1% don’t adhere to mandates—at all.

    How do workers get away with snubbing their boss?

    To get away with RTO snubbing, workers told Resume Builder they’re getting crafty. 

    Many enlist a coworker for help—mainly asking them to swipe them in. 

    Others will sneak in for a moment on weekends and administer a swipe, just to make it look like their weekly tally is up to par. 

    But the most common tactic is the simplest: They flout the policy by simply leaving the office early.

    Broken down by schedule type, workers who are required to come in a handful of days per week—on a hybrid schedule, as Resume Builder puts it—have the highest rates of noncompliance with the mandate. 

    Just 3 in 5 hybrid workers follow their company’s RTO policy.

    Still, forcing defiant workers to show face five days a week in the hopes of increased compliance could backfire: Resume Builder’s respondents only want to be in-person for three days a week at most. 

    If their companies start taking a hard line on in-person attendance, more than half of workers said they’d sooner quit than comply. 

    Want your workers to comply with an RTO? Pay for their commute and some

    The reasons behind the noncompliance are exactly as one might expect; it’s simply inconvenient, and workers deem those in-office hours to be a poor use of their time. It’s also expensive; some estimates say between commuting or gas, lunch, parking, and pet care, each day of in-person work can cost $51. 

    Perhaps that explains why Resume Builder respondents had a straightforward answer as to what would actually push them to comply with the mandates: More money.

    In fact, 2 in 3 workers said a raise would move them to cooperate. They also wouldn’t mind their company’s help in paying for costs associated with a commute, like transportation benefits and a lunch stipend—or even better, catered lunch at the office. 

    In second place: More flexibility, including having their pick of start and end times to their workdays that best align with their needs. 

    Being a worker in 2024 means enjoying a level of flexibility that, prior to the pandemic, was unthinkable, Stacie Haller, Resume Builder’s chief career advisor, noted in the report. 

    While bosses once viewed remote work as a temporary stopgap as COVID receded, the toothpaste is out of the tube: Millions of workers, thrilled to avoid long commutes, sad desk lunches and early-morning routines, are demanding a better balance. 

    Remote work has become a “non-negotiable” for many professionals, Haller said. “Employers should know job seekers today still have options if they are looking to work remotely.”

    Companies need to balance their in-office desires with their workforce’s preferences, Haller concluded, “or they risk losing valuable employees to more flexible competitors.” 

    Just ask the Amazon employees who boss Andy Jassy is forcing back full-time in January, and are “rage-applying” to other, more flexible jobs as a result.

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  • Google’s ex-CEO blames remote working on the company’s AI woes

    Google’s ex-CEO blames remote working on the company’s AI woes

    Google’s former CEO Eric Schmidt has a complaint about his old stomping ground—and it’s one that workers have heard on repeat for the past two years: They aren’t working in the office enough. 

    Schmidt, who left Google for good in 2020, blasted the company’s working-from-home policy during a recent talk at Stanford University, while claiming it’s the reason why the search engine giant is lagging behind in the AI race. 

    “Google decided that work-life balance and going home early and working from home was more important than winning,” Schmidt told Stanford students.

    “And the reason startups work is because the people work like hell.”

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    “I’m sorry to be so blunt,” Schmidt continued in the video posted on Stanford’s YouTube channel on Tuesday. “But the fact of the matter is, if you all leave the university and go found a company, you’re not gonna let people work from home and only come in one day a week if you want to compete against the other startups.”

    Schmidt made the remarks in response to a question from professor Erik Brynjolfsson about how Google have lost the lead in AI to startups like OpenAI and Anthropic.

    “I asked [Google CEO] Sundar [Pichai] this, he didn’t really give me a very sharp answer. Maybe you have a sharper or a more objective explanation for what’s going on there,” Brynjolfsson posed to the former Google boss.

    Fortune has contacted Schmidt and Google for comment.

    WFH became the norm at Google after Schmidt left

    Schmidt, who led Google from 2001 to 2011, before handing the reins back to the search giant’s co-founder Larry Page, stayed on as Google’s executive chairman and technical advisor until 2020. 

    Since then, the world of work has undergone a significant transformation. Despite the dangers of the pandemic being long behind us, companies are largely still operating remotely—at least for part of the week. 

    In fact, a study from KPMG recently revealed that CEOs who believe office workers will be back at their desks five days a week in the near future are now in the small minority. 

    It’s worth highlighting that Schmidt’s one-day-a-week remark is an exaggeration: Like most firms, Google has asked workers to come into offices around three days a week, per the company’s 2022 Diversity Annual Report.

    More recently, Google has even begun formally tracking office badge swipes and using it as a metric in performance reviews.

    However, Schmidt should note that employee backlash from rigid return-to-office mandates could actually wipe out any productivity gains in Google’s AI department.

    WFH, RTO and productivity

    Schmidt’s not the first leader to complain that working from home kills innovation.

    However, CEOs who order their staff to work from an office five days à la pre-pandemic risk having fewer staff around to innovate.

    Reams of research suggest that workers would quit their jobs if forced to return to their company’s vertical towers.

    Meanwhile, leaders who have already enforced an RTO mandate have admitted they experienced more attrition than they anticipated and are struggling with recruitment. 

    Elon Musk, for one, has been an outspoken advocate for in-office work—he quickly found out that employees will call their bosses ultimatum to commute to work or find another job.

    Twitter’s (now X) operations were put at risk soon after he took over when more workers than expected chose to quit rather than answer Musk’s call to go “hardcore”.

    Plus, even if employees don’t quit in anger, they’ll likely have less zing for their jobs: A staggering 99% of companies with RTO mandates have seen a drop in engagement. 

    Either way, Google’s lack of innovation in the AI department can’t be down to staff working from home more than those at OpenAI—they have the same 3-day in-office policy.

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  • The Best Small Ways To Improve Work Productivity

    The Best Small Ways To Improve Work Productivity

    Work productivity fluctuates on a daily basis. Here are some simple things you can do to get off the hamster wheel.

    Five days a week 8-9 hours a day and productivity sometimes comes and goes. Some days you feel like you’re on fire, getting everything done on time, while others feel like a completely different story. And just because you are working longer hours, doesn’t mean you are more productive. It is better to make use of day and stay as focused as possible.

    While you should always treat yourself with some compassion, it is possible to get out of work ruts by making some changes. Big changes like buying new work desks and switching up your work schedule can work, but small and consistent changes can also add up and make a difference. Here are the best small ways to improve work productivity.

    Know what works and what doesn’t about your work setup

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    If you want to know what’s not working about your work setup, write down a list of your routines every day. If you have a particularly productive day, write down what you did, whether you worked on a couch,  with headphones, made all the calls in the morning, or only took meetings in the afternoon. Small patterns can help you come up with a better work routine and can help you avoid certain situations that are not your most productive.

    Start by completing one task

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    The best habit  is to get one task done and at a time. Usually, the first task is the most difficult, and once you’re past the biggest hurdle you feel like you’ve accomplished more. Make a to-do list and slowly go through the items on your list or write down all of your plans on a calendar. These small activities can help you get out of your slump and feel more productive.

    Clean your desk

    Dressing Up To Work From Home Has Surprising Effects On Your Mental Health
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    Work desks are very some of the fastest household items to get messed up, especially when working from home. If you find yourself procrastinating, organize it. Clean and dispose of all your coffee cups, organize your pens, stow away extra notebooks, etc. Switching up the positioning of your desk can also work, reinvigorating your work space and perhaps giving you a better view.

    Clean your emails

    Checking emails during commute should count as part of the working day
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    Another simple and mindless task you can do is to clean up your emails. Organize them according to their purpose and delete all of the junk. Unsubscribing from websites you don’t visit and stores you’re not interested in is also a great use of your time, giving you something to do and the feeling like you’re getting your life together. You have to start somewhere.

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  • Desk Nest Cat Bed Achieves 2,500% of Funding Goal, Capturing Major Interest From Work-From-Home Cat Enthusiasts

    Desk Nest Cat Bed Achieves 2,500% of Funding Goal, Capturing Major Interest From Work-From-Home Cat Enthusiasts

    QUANTUM MANGO Introduces New Way to Keep Cats From Disrupting Work Life: Revolutionary Cat Bed Hovers Over Desks, Allowing Cats to Stay Close While Keeping Workspaces Clear


    BOULDER, Colo., April 18, 2024 (Newswire.com)
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    Just nine days after its launch on April 9, 2024, Quantum Mango, LLC’s Desk Nest Cat Bed has rapidly raised over $250,000 from more than 2,100 backers, substantially exceeding its initial $10,000 funding target. This impressive achievement underscores the product’s appeal to cat owners, particularly those in work-from-home environments.

    Desk Nest™ is ingeniously designed for pet parents who work from home, as well as gamers and students, enabling them to work without interruptions. It offers a unique solution that keeps cats comfortable and close, without encroaching on valuable desk space. Featuring a stylish design in walnut or white oak finishes, the bed blends seamlessly with any office décor. It enhances interaction without sacrificing workspace, ensuring an environment free from feline distractions.

    With features such as 360° rotation, vertical adjustment, and a 25 lb capacity, Desk Nest maximizes both comfort for cats and convenience for their owners. Its compact footprint of just 4.5 inches helps to preserve space, crucial for maintaining a clutter-free desk.

    “Our quick funding success reflects the enthusiasm cat parents have for products that enhance both their lives and the lives of their pets,” said Scott Salzman, founder of Quantum Mango. “We are dedicated to fostering the bond between cats and their guardians, or should I say, cats and their servants, through thoughtfully designed products.”

    Desk Nest is not simply a piece of furniture; it’s a lifestyle upgrade for people who want to keep their beloved cats close without interruptions, compromising workspace or comfort.

    Quantum Mango, LLC continues to focus on developing high-quality, functional pet solutions that enhance the lives of pets and their guardians.

    Desk Nest Cat Bed is currently available for pre-order on KICKSTARTER, with backers offered a Super Early Bird Special starting at $115. Following the campaign, scheduled to conclude on May 9, 2024, production is set to commence. Initial shipments are planned for the summer of 2024.

    Editors, journalists, and social media influencers interested in reviewing Desk Nest are encouraged to reach out through the contact information provided.

    Source: Quantum Mango, LLC

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  • The Best London Cafes and Coffee Shops to Work Remotely

    The Best London Cafes and Coffee Shops to Work Remotely

    If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that it’s possible to work from almost anywhere. Having the right place to work remotely, however, can make a huge difference in productivity. Light, atmosphere, location and views can impact how a space feels and what you can get done while there. And when you’re on the road, being stuck in a hotel room often starts to feel tedious and cramped, and can be isolating if you’re used to being in an office. Those in London, whether local or visiting, are in luck, as the city is quite conducive to remote working, especially if you enjoy answering emails with a good coffee in hand. 

    The city’s many neighborhoods are filled with cafes and coffee shops that cater to remote workers looking for somewhere to meet with colleagues or a quiet working space, from the buzzy area of Shoreditch to the popular stretch of Southbank. Whether you’re looking for a quiet, discerning space to focus or a livelier option to keep the energy high, there is a WFH option out there for you (yes, even if you don’t have a Soho House membership to take advantage of). Here are 13 of the best cafes and coffee shops to work from home in London, including hotel lounges, hipster coffee joints and museum cafes. 

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  • 1 in 3 employees—including in-office workers—regularly nap on the clock, survey says. Here’s who catches the most Z’s on the job and why

    1 in 3 employees—including in-office workers—regularly nap on the clock, survey says. Here’s who catches the most Z’s on the job and why

    If you work an office job, perhaps it’s happened to you. You didn’t get enough sleep last night. You’ve powered through the morning, yet your to-do list stretches on. You’re moving a bit slower, sated from lunch. Your computer screen becomes hazy. You glance out the window to see the sun starting its afternoon descent, and your eyelids droop with it. You decide to let yourself snooze just for a few minutes…

    Occasionally falling asleep at work is par for the course, according to a new survey by sleep wellness company Sleep Doctor, with 46% of respondents saying they nap during the workday at least a few times a year. What’s more, 33% reported doing so weekly—9% once per week, 18% several times per week, and 6% daily.

    Particularly if you didn’t get enough shut-eye the night before, taking a 20- to 25-minute nap may help you recharge and take on the remainder of your workday, says Sleep Doctor founder and clinical psychologist Michael Breus, Ph.D. But don’t make a habit of it.

    “While you might feel slightly sleepy between one and three in the afternoon—because everybody does, it’s due to a post-lunch dip in core body temperature—you should not require a nap,” Breus tells Fortune. “If you’re getting the sleep that you should be getting at night, you should not require a nap.”

    Midday snoozing is a big no-no for people with insomnia, Breus adds: “If you have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep at night, napping, all that does is make it worse.”

    Nearly 1,300 full-time U.S. employees completed the survey in March via Pollfish. Sleep Doctor didn’t provide additional details about the respondents, such as their shift schedules, workplace environments, or socioeconomic statuses. Though the survey isn’t a scientific study, it offers insight into the post-pandemic habits of the nation’s workforce, Breus says.

    Half of in-person employees nap in their cars

    It’s not just remote and hybrid employees who are catching Z’s during work hours. About 27% of in-person workers reported napping at the office on a weekly basis, compared to 34% of remote and 45% of hybrid workers. In-person employees napped in these locations:

    • Car: 50%
    • Desk: 33%
    • Company-designated napping place: 20%
    • Return home: 14%
    • Bathroom: 9%

    Napping in the workplace is a luxury, says Dr. Rafael Pelayo, a clinical professor in the Division of Sleep Medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

    “There are a lot of health care disparity issues related to sleep,” Pelayo tells Fortune. “You can only nap at your job if you have a place to nap and it’s accepted by your employer. So a lot of people don’t have a place to nap where they work.”

    Pelayo adds, “If you work in an assembly line and you take a train to work, you don’t have a chance to nap anywhere. Or, if you’re in a place where you don’t feel safe; somebody who is napping is vulnerable to being robbed or attacked.”

    Men, younger staffers more likely to nap during workday

    More than half of male employees, 52%, told Sleep Doctor they nap at least a few times a year during work hours, compared to 38% of females. It’s unclear whether the survey collected data on non-cisgender workers.

    A majority of younger adult employees admitted to workday napping, a higher percentage than more seasoned staffers:

    • 18–34: 54%
    • 35–54: 46%
    • 55+: 25%

    Younger adults tend to be more sleep-deprived because they have less control over their lives, Pelayo tells Fortune. They may have children interrupting their sleep, elderly parents to care for, longer commutes, and more demands on their free time.

    “When people get older and they have medical problems, medical problems interrupt our ability to sleep, like arthritis, chronic pain. But healthy elderly people sleep really, really well,” Pelayo says. “They get better sleep than healthy young people. Healthy older people, the reason they ended up being healthy old people is they had good lifestyles.”

    Middle age Asian businessman feeling sleepy during working on laptop and meeting at café office
    More than half of male employees, 52%, told Sleep Doctor they nap at least a few times a year during work hours, compared to 38% of females. It is unclear whether the March 2024 survey collected data on non-cisgender workers.

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    Remote workers take longest workday naps

    “Smart naps” lasting 20–30 minutes may temporarily make you feel more alert and awake, says Alaina Tiani, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center.

    “This increases the likelihood that your brain will stay in the lighter stages of sleep and that you will wake up refreshed,” Tiani tells Fortune via email. “When we nap much longer, we may cycle into deeper stages of sleep, which may be harder to wake from. We also recommend taking the nap as far in advance of your desired bedtime as possible to lessen the impact on your nighttime sleep quality.”

    More than half of workday dozers keep their naps under 30 minutes, according to Sleep Doctor: 

    • Fewer than 15 minutes: 26%
    • 15–29 minutes: 27%
    • 30–59 minutes: 24%
    • 1 hour: 12%
    • 2 hours: 9%
    • 3+ hours: 3%

    On average, 34% of remote and 31% of hybrid workers nap for longer than an hour, compared to 15% of in-person workers.

    That napping is less common in the Western world than other cultures made the survey data stand out to Michael Grandner, Ph.D., director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tuscson. 

    “The fact that many people who are working from home are more likely to take advantage of opportunities to nap was very surprising,” Grandner tells Fortune via email. “It suggests that many workers would prefer to integrate napping into their lifestyle if they could.”

    Why are employees napping at work?

    Staffers primarily cited some form of exhaustion as a reason for snoozing on the job, while others were simply bored:

    • Re-energize: 62%
    • Recover from poor sleep at night: 44%
    • Handle long working hours: 32%
    • Stress: 32%
    • Boredom: 11%
    • Avoid work: 6%

    But why are they so sleep-deprived to begin with? Ironically, the flipside of napping at work is 77% of survey respondents said job stressors cause them to lose sleep nightly. About 57% reported losing at least an hour of sleep on an average night. Most cited work-life balance as their top job stressor: 

    • Work-life balance: 56%
    • Demanding projects: 39%
    • Long hours: 39%
    • Upcoming deadlines: 37%
    • Struggling to get to work on time: 30%
    • Issues with boss: 22%
    • Interpersonal conflict in workplace: 20%
    • Fears of being fired or laid off: 19%

    Employees who lose sleep over job stress only to crave rest during the workday aren’t the norm, but their predicament isn’t rare either, Breus tells Fortune: “They kind of get their days and their nights mixed up.”

    Hybrid workers were most likely to report job stressors impacting their sleep, 88%, compared to 73% of in-person and 71% of remote workers. In addition, more higher-level employees, such as CEOs and senior managers, reported losing sleep over career stress, 84%, than lower-level employees, 71%.

    Napping on the job may have health, performance consequences

    Dozing at your desk may seem inconsequential on a slower workday or when you think your boss won’t notice. But some employees have paid the price, Sleep Doctor data show.

    Among nappers, 17% miss deadlines and 16% miss meetings at least once a month because they’re asleep on the job. About 27% of workers admit to falling asleep during a remote meeting in the past year, and 17% have done the same in person.

    While just 20% of workers faced consequences, some were serious:

    • Check in with supervisor more often: 62%
    • Workload changed: 56%
    • Sit down with manager: 49%
    • Suspended: 24%
    • Fired: 17%

    “Limiting sleep to one major nighttime window can help to ensure that you obtain an appropriate amount of sleep at night and thus do not require a daytime nap, which could interfere with work or other responsibilities,” Tiani says.

    Strategic daytime napping can be an effective tool to boost energy and productivity, Grandner says, but falling asleep at work when you don’t mean to may indicate an underlying health issue. 

    “For people who are unable to maintain consciousness, I would recommend evaluating your nighttime sleep to see if you have any untreated sleep disorders like sleep apnea, or if there are other steps you can take to achieve healthier sleep,” Gardner says.

    You should also consult your doctor if you’re typically not a napper but begin having unexplained fatigue, Pelayo says: “An abrupt change in your need for sleep would indicate a medical problem being present.”

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  • CEOs will finally admit next year that return-to-office mandates didn’t move the productivity needle, future of work experts predict

    CEOs will finally admit next year that return-to-office mandates didn’t move the productivity needle, future of work experts predict

    Happy holidays, remote workers. In software firm Scoop’s 2024 Flex Report, which includes flexible work predictions from an array of industry experts, one idea bubbled to prominence: CEOs might finally give up the effort on making mandated in-office days happen.

    “By the end of 2024, executives will be forced to admit their RTO mandates did not improve productivity,” read the top-line prediction from Annie Dean, longtime flexible work evangelist and head of Team Anywhere at software firm Atlassian. 

    For years now, experts like Dean have said flexibility is key, and employees have made that priority clear on their own terms, too—often with their feet. So why do so many bosses nonetheless hold out?

    “There are two camps on RTO mandates: Small companies and large companies,” Robert Sadow, Scoop’s CEO and co-founder, tells Fortune. Small companies, those with under 500 employees, “overwhelmingly” let workers choose whether or not to go in. It’s the bigger companies, especially those with over 25,000 employees, that tend to set mandates. 

    Dean went on to cite a recent Atlassian survey of Fortune 500 executives, which concluded that low productivity is expected to be a prime challenge for most of them in the coming year—as it’s been in years past. That’s despite the fact that nearly all (91%) of the leaders surveyed currently mandate some amount of in-office presence per week. 

    “It seems like many already know that these mandates aren’t the answer,” Dean commented. “Only one in three executives with an in-office mandate are convinced that their in-office policies have had a positive effect on productivity.” Rather than where work happens being of significance next year, how work gets done will become the “key cultural touchpoint.”

    Dean’s held this line for over a decade, even before the pandemic forced everyone to be a remote work proponent, if only temporarily. Another leader featured in the report, Cara Allamano, who heads up people operations at management software firm Lattice—which, like Atlassian, is remote-first—agreed with her. 

    Return to office mandates will not provide a “quick fix” to productivity and engagement issues, Allamano wrote, despite how badly bosses want that to be true. Amid continued uncertainty in the larger economy and workforce, she added, company leaders will remain focused on productivity and performance next year. To that end, many bosses will, as they did in 2023, continue to default to dragging employees back into the office to “solve” what they see as engagement problems. 

    It will be a wasted effort. “RTO will not solve challenges in engagement,” Allamano wrote plainly. Instead, companies should extend that effort diving deep into their business needs, evaluating their overall approach to gauging performance and engagement, and then come to an agreement on the strategies that will align those two. Their RTO policy, she advised, “should follow from there.”

    Innovative organizations are defined by how their people work—and what, if anything, keeps them from succeeding. Dean posited that efficient processes, leaders who are willing to disrupt the norms with new tools and AI, and well-run meetings will define companies instead. Leaders who actively seek out more effective tech will undoubtedly attract and retain the best talent. Any other way will be a non-starter.

    Who needs an office anyway?

    As in Dean’s prediction, Allamano said the real draw for workers will be companies who clearly prioritize flexibility wherever it’s possible. “Organizations with best-in-class management practices, led by HR teams who have centered their programs around what’s best for the business and managed towards that, will be able to navigate flexible work changes just fine,” she said. 

    She also noted that a recent Lattice report found that nearly half (48%) of employees said they’d consider quitting an otherwise great job if it doesn’t offer a satisfying flexible work policy. That dovetails with recent FlexJobs data finding that most companies would even take a pay cut to work a remote job.

    For his part, Sadow doesn’t expect mandates to totally disappear among those big, insistently pro-office companies in 2024. Rather, he anticipates that they’ll give workers more flexibility on how to implement mandates. That may mean shifting away from requiring specific days or weeks to be in-person in favor of outlining a minimum amount of in-person time which each team can decide how to use for themselves. (Which experts say is the best approach to hybrid plans anyway.)

    “It’s like bumpers on a bowling lane,” Sadow says. “Big companies may set bumpers, but they’ll let teams decide where they want to deliver the ball.”

    Here’s hoping everyone bowls a spare in 2024. 

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  • Imposing harsh return-to-office mandates on employees was like taking candy from a baby. But CEOs will have to answer to their own bosses–investors

    Imposing harsh return-to-office mandates on employees was like taking candy from a baby. But CEOs will have to answer to their own bosses–investors

    Today’s smart investors are not just looking at financials–they’re diving deep into a company’s culture, including flexible work policies, recognizing them as a significant indicator of future success.

    The Q4 2023 Scoop Flex Index reveals an intriguing trend: Companies that embrace flexible work arrangements are not just surviving–they’re flourishing. The evidence is staggering: From 2020 to 2022, companies with full flexibility led their peers by a remarkable 16% in revenue growth, adjusted for industry differences. And the trend wasn’t confined to the tech world–non-tech companies with flexible policies still boasted a 13% growth advantage.

    Companies that follow hybrid models, which blend remote and office work, are also showing their prowess, outpacing fully in-office companies by a growth margin of 3%. The difference may seem modest, but it highlights the efficacy of a balanced approach to flexible work in driving business growth.

    Why investors are looking at work-from-home policies when making decisions

    The corporate world’s shift toward flexibility is unmistakable. By the end of 2023, 62% of U.S. companies had adopted some form of work location flexibility, a significant increase from 51% at the beginning of the year. Meanwhile, companies insisting on full-time office work dwindled to 38%. This shift transcends a mere pandemic reaction–it’s a strategic move towards adaptability and resilience.

    I get dozens of calls a week from investors who want to consult with me on evaluating the work-from-home policies of companies in which they want to invest–whether it’s a startup or a well-established company. These investors are not just interested in surface-level details. They are keen on understanding how WFH policies translate into tangible business outcomes that affect the bottom line. Their primary concern is not what feels comfortable for company leadership. Rather, they are focused on identifying policies that are optimized for organizational success. This shift in investor perspective marks a significant departure from traditional investment evaluation criteria, where leadership comfort often played a more central role.

    In a recent op-ed, one investor highlighted that in his decision-making of which companies deserve investment, the efficacy of WFH policies is undeniable. That’s especially the case for sectors where human capital reigns supreme, such as tech. With company assets primarily comprising laptops and data storage, the real value lies in the talent pool–from engineers to sales experts. How these teams collaborate significantly influences overall performance as seamless customer journeys are critical to these businesses.

    Startups are leading this change, with 93% offering flexible work arrangements. This number stands strong even outside the tech sector. The message is clear: the future business landscape will prioritize flexible work, with traditional office work likely dwindling to a minority.

    Startups need to realize that their WFH policies are increasingly becoming a key criterion for investment evaluation. The message is clear: In the modern business landscape, WFH policies are not just employee perks. Instead, they should be viewed as crucial determinants of a company’s growth trajectory and, consequently, its attractiveness to investors.

    What investors look at when assessing flexible work policies

    Importantly, investors look for companies that are not just adopting flexibility for the sake of it but are following best practices grounded in empirical research. These best practices are evident in the companies that have integrated flexibility into their core operational strategy, recognizing it as a driver of growth. As the Scoop Flex Index finds, companies offering flexible working arrangements are growing at a faster pace compared to those sticking to rigid, traditional models. This growth is not just in terms of revenue but also market share and innovation capacity.

    Moreover, the clarity of a company’s WFH policy and the degree of employee buy-in are critical factors that investors should evaluate. Policies that are well-defined, transparent, and have the support of the workforce lead to improved retention rates. In the current job market, where talent acquisition and retention are increasingly challenging, the ability to keep skilled employees is invaluable. Companies with strong, clear WFH policies are more likely to attract a diverse talent pool, offering them the flexibility and work-life balance that modern employees seek.

    Additionally, these policies play a significant role in enhancing employee engagement and morale. When employees feel that their needs and preferences are acknowledged and accommodated, it fosters a sense of belonging and commitment to the organization. This heightened engagement translates into higher productivity, creativity, and overall job satisfaction, which are key drivers of business success.

    In essence, for investors looking to gauge the potential of a company, evaluating its WFH policies offers a window into its future performance. Companies that have successfully integrated flexible work arrangements, backed by clear policies and strong employee support, are setting themselves apart as forward-thinking, resilient, and adaptable. These are the companies poised for sustainable growth in an increasingly dynamic and competitive business landscape, making them attractive prospects for discerning investors.

    Addressing biased thinking to appeal to investors

    Incorporating an understanding of cognitive biases into the decision-making process regarding WFH policies can greatly enhance a CEO’s ability to align with investor expectations. Two particularly relevant cognitive biases in this context are the status quo bias and the empathy gap.

    The status quo bias, which is the preference for the current state of affairs, often leads to resistance to change. In the realm of WFH policies, this bias might cause CEOs to lean towards maintaining traditional office-centric models due to comfort with the known, overlooking the potential benefits of flexible work models. This can result in missed opportunities for growth and innovation that flexible policies might bring. As one angel investor notes, “It is the fear of the unknown and the wish to stay in the comfort zones of the last 20 years that makes managers call people back to the office. Successful managers will embrace remote work as an opportunity for improvement and find smart solutions for the benefit of the company and the employees.” To counteract this, CEOs should challenge their assumptions about traditional work models, engaging in scenario planning and examining data from companies that have successfully implemented flexible work arrangements.

    Similarly, the empathy gap, which is the difficulty in understanding others’ feelings when they are in a different emotional or physical state, can create a disconnect between understanding the actual needs and preferences of employees regarding WFH policies. If a CEO hasn’t experienced the challenges and benefits of remote work personally, they might underestimate the value of flexibility for employees. This gap in understanding can lead to policies that do not fully address employee needs, reducing effectiveness in terms of morale, productivity, and ultimately, business performance. To bridge this gap, it’s crucial for CEOs to engage directly with employees to understand their experiences and perspectives. Conducting surveys, focus groups, or informal discussions can provide valuable insights into what employees actually need and value in WFH arrangements. Being aware of and actively addressing these cognitive biases can lead to more informed, balanced decisions that benefit the entire organization and enhance its appeal to investors.

    As we navigate the ever-evolving business environment, the focus on WFH policies as a key investment criterion is not just a trend but also a strategic necessity. Companies that recognize and adapt to this change are set to lead, and investors who identify and leverage this insight will find themselves at the forefront of a new era of smart investing.

    Gleb Tsipursky, Ph.D. (a.k.a. “the office whisperer”), helps tech and finance industry executives drive collaboration, innovation, and retention in hybrid work. He serves as the CEO of the boutique future-of-work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts. He is the bestselling author of seven books, including Never Go With Your Gut and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams. His expertise comes from over 20 years of consulting for Fortune 500 companies from Aflac to Xerox and over 15 years in academia as a behavioral scientist at UNC–Chapel Hill and Ohio State.

    More must-read commentary published by Fortune:

    • Bosses thought they won the return-to-office wars by imposing rigid policies. Now they’re facing a wave of legal battles
    • Inside long COVID’s war on the body: Researchers are trying to find out whether the virus has the potential to cause cancer
    • Access to modern stoves could be a game-changer for Africa’s economic development–and help cut the equivalent of the carbon dioxide emitted by the world’s planes and ships
    • Melinda French Gates: ‘It’s time to change the face of power in venture capital’

    The opinions expressed in Fortune.com commentary pieces are solely the views of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and beliefs of Fortune.

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  • Millennials stand apart from Gen Zers and boomers on work-from-home, and kids have a lot to do with it

    Millennials stand apart from Gen Zers and boomers on work-from-home, and kids have a lot to do with it

    The return-to-office debates show no sign of abating. While employees who violate Amazon’s return-to-office mandate will be blocked from promotions—or even fired—ones at Nvidia are free to work wherever they choose, be it at home or in the AI chipmaker’s lavish offices.

    But beyond attention-grabbing differences among particular companies, a new norm has emerged. Asked whether the work-from-home debate has been settled, Nick Bloom, a remote work guru and economics professor at Stanford University, told Fortune:

    “The debate is never settled, but I think practically, yes…Office occupancy on average is half what it was pre-pandemic. Separate research shows that about one-third of work days are happening at home. So on average, North Americans have decided they are in the new normal.”

    In other words, hybrid work has emerged victorious. It allows for some days spent working at home and some in the office, whatever the mix for a particular company or employee.

    Often overlooked, however, is a generational divide on what the ideal mix looks like. Gen Zers and boomers—a rare alliance—want to work more in the office, while millennials place more value on working from home, according to new research from Bloom and others.

    Whether someone is raising kids has a lot to do with it—and millennials are more likely to be doing just that.

    “People in their 30s and early 40s are more likely to live with children and face long commutes, raising the appeal of work from home,” the researchers noted. 

    By contrast, they added, “People in their 20s have high returns to professional networking, on-the-job training, and mentoring—activities that benefit greatly from in-person interactions. Young workers may also place more value on socializing at the workplace or nearby. They are more likely to live in small or shared apartments, which reduces the appeal of work from home.” 

    From a younger employee’s perspective, work from home often means “you get to sit in your studio apartment in front of your laptop, and good luck—you’re cut off from everything else,” venture capitalist Marc Andreessen said last year at the American Dynamism Summit, warning that remote work has “detonated” the way we connect as a society.

    As for older workers, they may be less keen to work from home “because they no longer have childcare responsibilities, or simply because they like to socialize at the workplace,” noted Bloom and his fellow researchers. 

    In the return-to-office debate, “we’ve treated things monolithically,” Hung Lee, founder of the Recruiting Brainfood newsletter, told the a16z podcast. “But we’re probably at the point now where we need to bring in the nuance, because what is positive for one group of people is negative for another.” 

    He pointed to surveys showing that, among university seniors entering the workforce, nearly 90% said they wanted to frequently meet in person with coworkers to network and build relationships. A third said they lack a dedicated workspace, and nearly 60% said they don’t have all the equipment they need at home. Only 2% said they wanted fully remote work.

    The people who are most in favor of remote work, Lee added, are often senior workers with plenty of experience who’ve already built up social capital and have an effective workspace at home—and often have children they want to be near. 

    “They don’t feel they need to come to the office in order to make friends,” he noted. 

    As Bloom and his team observed, “People who live with children value the ability to work from home more highly…The effect holds for men and women and is pervasive across countries.”

    That preference also translates to more actual working from home among that demographic. 

    “Moving from preferences to outcomes,” they wrote, “we find that people with children do indeed work from home at higher rates.”

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  • Labor Day return-to-office mandates fell flat because workers (still) value flexibility over money, says Harvard future of work professor

    Labor Day return-to-office mandates fell flat because workers (still) value flexibility over money, says Harvard future of work professor

    At Harvard’s Future of Business conference on Thursday, Prithwiraj (Raj) Choudhury, a professor at Harvard Business School, told attendees he was there on a mission: to present the undeniable business case for flexible work, and to instruct leaders on how to effectively pull off a work from anywhere model. 

    Choudhury, a long-time proponent of flexible work, kicked off his presentation with the hard data from Kastle Systems, a building security and research firm, and WFH Research, a leading research group. Offices in the U.S. have stabilized at roughly 50% occupancy over the last two years. The percentage of remote work days for the entire population has held at around 30%—up from 5% pre-pandemic. That’s a six-fold increase, he pointed out, “and the trendline seems to be very stable.”

    That’s despite bosses’ best efforts to finally shirk the trend and yank workers back in, whether they like it or not. Those pushes reached a fever pitch around Labor Day, as they usually do, when many major U.S. firms drew a line in the sand mandating a handful of days per week in the office—or else. But per Kastle Systems’ weekly office occupancy data, there was no Labor Day bump to speak of. 

    “Every Labor Day we have a big return-to-office push,” Choudhury said. “But the numbers in the overall economy seem to be stable.” That’s because surveys show workers are generally willing to sacrifice 5% to 7% of their total compensation in exchange for the opportunity to work flexibly, he said. “This is a phenomenon that will sustain, because individuals are demanding it.”

    That may be an understatement. Workers across industries have, in varying degrees, made clear that if their job is remote-capable, they’re hugely resistant to going into an office. After all, working from home means fewer costs; more time for sleep, exercise, socializing, and family bonding; and not having to commute—even if that means giving up the team bonding, career development, and mentorship that in-person work facilitates. 

    Indeed, despite the current cost-of-living crisis, nearly two-thirds of workers would be willing to take a pay cut to be able to work remotely, per a FlexJobs survey last month. Seventeen percent of respondents said they’d relinquish 20% of their paycheck, and one in ten said they’d give up more than 20%. The majority of respondents to that survey said remote work pulls ahead of salary, work-life balance, or a boss they can tolerate. “Lack of remote work options is a significant reason why people leave their jobs,” Keith Spencer, a FlexJobs career expert, wrote in the report.

    To that end, offering flexible work arrangements is a talent strategy, Choudhury said. “Unless you implement it, it’ll be way harder, in today’s economy, to attract and retain diverse talent.”

    Balancing flexibility with isolation

    If flexible work—with employees leading the charge on their own schedules—is the way, that leaves bosses in a bind, Choudhury added. A typical middle manager must carry out the executive demands of the C-suite who want full offices, while also affording junior workers some amount of autonomy. 

    Many pros have broad recommendations on how to manage it. Flexible work arrangements are best pulled off with an “organized hybrid” plan, Stanford economist and remote work guru Nick Bloom told Fortune. That means clear orders from the top, plenty of room for customization, and intentional collaboration with team members on in-person days.

    Crucially, those in-person days don’t need to be all that often. Drew Houston, Dropbox’s CEO, told Fortune last month that his company’s approach—90% remote, 10% in-person—has been their strongest retention and satisfaction tool. Bosses who are insistent on in-person work as a rule need to give up control, he advised, “and need a different social contract. If you trust people and treat them like adults, they’ll behave like adults. Trust over surveillance.” 

    But when it comes to assessing the actual optimal number of in-person days, even the experts are often caught flat-footed. “I won’t pretend to know the answer—we need to study for years,” Choudhury said, though he added that recent research suggests in-person work somewhere between 23% and 40% of the time is the ideal. “You’re in the best of both worlds when you balance flexibility with isolation.”

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  • Gen Z remote workers are ‘probably not going to become CEOs’ and will likely fall behind, says NYU business professor

    Gen Z remote workers are ‘probably not going to become CEOs’ and will likely fall behind, says NYU business professor

    Remote work is great for a lot of things. There’s no commute, and many employees feel they’re more productive without the distractions of the office. But for Gen Z workers whose career-building has just begun, in-person collaboration at the office might be the better way to get ahead.

    “The young people who choose to have that life—that go into work maybe one or two days a week or never, and work entirely remotely—they may have a version of success that is not our version of success,” New York University business professor Suzy Welch told Insider this week. “It’s all about how you define success. They’re probably not going to become CEOs, but maybe that’s not what they want.” 

    She also warned that, down the line, such employees may fall behind and not see the same “financial rewards” as hard-working peers making their presence felt in the office and, say, skipping a party to deal with clients instead. 

    Recently, a GenZer’s TikTok video, in which she complained about the 10-hour-day required to commute to an office for her first job, went viral. In it, she asked, “How do you have friends? How do you have time for, like, dating? Like I don’t have time for anything, and I’m like so stressed out.” 

    If the job were remote, she tells viewers, “you’d get off at 5, and you’re home and everything’s fine.” Or if she could just walk to the office, instead of having to commute because rents near it are too expensive, that would fix the problem.

    Welch, however, cautioned that “there’s never really been a time where you could just sort of show up at work, work nine to five and have wild success. That wasn’t the deal in my generation, and it’s not going to be the deal going forward.”

    Remote workers might also be more vulnerable to their jobs being outsourced to countries. This week in Australia, an Indian investor said that jobs done remotely Down Under can “absolutely” be outsourced to his country, calling the Indian workforce “one of the largest opportunities” for Australian companies.

    “Support staff, IT, finance, mortgages—all of those can be supported because of a lower cost and at the same time English-speaking workforce,” he noted, while estimating that roles filled by Indian workers would cost 10% to 15% of an Australian employee’s salary.

    Gen Zers opting for remote work should also beware of proximity bias, or the tendency of company leaders to give preferential treatment to employees who are physically close to them. It’s difficult to overcome the bias when the time comes for performance reviews and promotions—or, for that matter, layoffs.

    Perhaps most concerning, Gen Zers skipping the office will likely miss out on important mentoring, suggests a recent report from WFH Research. It found that in-office workers spend significantly more time per week getting mentored or mentoring than peers working from home. 

    But Gen Z “shows the strongest overall preference for working in an office,” according to a 2023 State of Workers report from Morning Consult.

    Oliver Pour, a 2022 college graduate, told Fortune of his generation earlier this year: “People want to grow quickly, [and] mentorship—being able to connect with the manager or director on a more personal level—is extremely important.” 

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  • The Importance of Building Trust When Working Remotely or From Home | Entrepreneur

    The Importance of Building Trust When Working Remotely or From Home | Entrepreneur

    Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

    Before the pandemic, one of the most pressing questions about work was whether working from home was feasible. Now, with the crisis having accelerated the adoption of newer technologies by up to seven years, the question for most businesses is not whether working from home is possible but whether working from home or going into the office is better.

    Employers have many points to consider in this decision, such as their budget, the nature of the work, and the number of employees. But the most important factor that weighs into the equation is trust.

    Related: 3 Ways to Build Trust Among Employees

    Workers are adults, so treat them as such

    Consider a parent and their child. If the parent didn’t trust their child, they might not send the child to school or let them explore the world. Instead, they would micromanage and tell the child what to do about everything.

    Good parents want to build a trusting relationship that matures to a level where, even though the parent and child eventually might not be together, the parent knows the child is doing well and has learned enough to be successful on their own.

    The employer-employee relationship is much the same. Employees are already at their own level of success. They have learned enough that they do not need the employer to micromanage everything for them. So, why would an employer want to make the employee dependent on the employer to make the work-from-home decision? The employees are capable of making that decision for themselves. The simple answer is trust. They need employers to trust them if they are going to keep growing and doing their best work.

    Underneath this point, there is a difference between micromanaging and mentoring. Micromanaging means that the person in authority forces someone to act or think a certain way and gives them no choice. But with mentoring, directives and boundaries are respectfully done. The person being mentored has clear guidance, but they are free to make their own decisions and learn from their wins and losses. A mentoring employer would clearly explain to workers the pros and cons of each setup and trust that workers will make the decision that gets good outcomes for both the workers and the employer.

    Related: 10 Tips to Unlock Better Collaboration and Creativity for Remote Workers

    Finding the truth about what’s happening

    Employers have many legitimate reasons why they might want to bring workers back to the office. People need emotional and physical contact — workers might genuinely miss each other. There might be some gap in digital communication that cannot be felt until people see each other — perhaps they are missing the water cooler effect.

    Many employers have said their plan to bring employees back into the office is due to productivity. But even looking at productivity can be misleading. An employer might be convinced that the organization is not getting as much return as it would if workers were in the office. They might think that, by bringing people back to the office, they can train, supervise, and make those people better employees.

    But it could be that some of the workers the employer is measuring may not have been that productive initially. It’s just that having the workers work from home forced the employer to do a formal measurement of productivity, which made the lack of productivity from those workers more obvious. Employers need to examine their situations holistically and be open-minded to alternative explanations for what they see to ensure their assessment of what is going on is accurate.

    Related: We Know Return to Office Mandates Backfire — So Why Are Tech Giants Like Amazon, IBM and Zoom Reinstating This Outdated Policy?

    Challenge, connect and collaborate

    Even though the senior-most person might not have enough experience to make a decision, they often do make the decision because it is expected. With work-from-home, this might mean that an executive who has never handled a work-from-home setup decides workers should return to the office only because many companies are doing it.

    But in an open-minded organization, other people are allowed to brainstorm with the senior-most person. They will examine and challenge the executive’s decision, not to denigrate but to improve the outcome. Collaborative brainstorming allows leaders at all levels to properly articulate who should consider coming into the office, when, why, and so on, rather than simply handing down the decision.

    To grasp why this is so important, think of an employee who loves their job but has moved two hours away because the employer said they were okay with a work-from-home setup. If a leader then says the employee has to come back to the office, that employee might be scared they are going to lose their job. They might say to themselves, “I don’t want to sell my house. I don’t want to uproot my family and move.”

    So employers need to understand that people are not all the same. Workers all have different attitudes, aptitudes, experiences and education. They each thrive in their own environment, and if an employer puts them out of their environment, they become like whales stranded on an island — they don’t fit. If employers and employees take the time to get to know each other online and offline, they will understand these differences better, making the work-from-home decision easier and improving buy-in.

    Because employees must get to know each other, employers must figure out the best way to encourage people to meet, bond, and collaborate during work hours. There are many tools to unite employees, and what works for one organization might not work for another. Workers might try having an online pizza party where the team members might not be physically present but are all participating in their homes on video. Workers need to have opportunities to train in a way that matches their rhythm to the rhythm of the other employees.

    Related: The Most Common Work From Home Problems — And How to Solve Them.

    All for one and one for all

    Every organization has its own resources, goals and cultural expectations. So workers and leaders must approach the work-from-home decision objectively and think about what’s best for their own business. However, employers should not force the decision authoritatively on their workforce. Instead, they should make people part of the decision-making process so that, regardless of whether workers stay home or come back to the office, it’s clear that there is reciprocal trust serving as a foundation for the choice. The more people are willing to learn about each other, the more natural this collaboration will feel, and the more positive the results will be. My 2 cents: to make this happen, a certain number of leaders need to be together, like an office, to bring strategies that benefit all stakeholders to reality.

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  • ‘I don’t have time for anything’: A Gen Zer’s horror at the 10-hour day required to commute to an office for her first job goes viral

    ‘I don’t have time for anything’: A Gen Zer’s horror at the 10-hour day required to commute to an office for her first job goes viral

    A TikTok video of a young woman complaining about her work-life balance after getting her first 9-to-5 position after college—described as “Gen Z girl finds out what a real job is like” in an X post— has gone viral. But while many have perceived her rant to be about having to work, a closer listen shows it’s really about having to commute to and from the office—and what little time there is left in her day after that. 

    The TikTok video has racked up 228,000 likes since being posted on Oct. 19, with many viewers sympathetic to the poster, identified on the platform as Brielle. The X post mentioned above, from the account @TTEcclesBrown, has racked up 47 million views since being posted on Wednesday, with many responses deriding her.

    In the video, the woman notes that remote work would solve her problem, as would affordable rent closer to her office.

    “If I was able to walk to work, it’d be fine,” she says, adding later, “Nothing to do with my job at all…Being in the office 9-to-5, like, if it was remote, you’d get off at 5, and you’re home and everything’s fine.”

    Instead, she says, “I get on the train at 7:30 and I don’t get home till like 6:15 earliest.” She complains that after her commute she doesn’t have the time or energy to cook dinner or work out. She also wonders, “How do you have friends? How do you have time for, like, dating? Like I don’t have time for anything, and I’m like so stressed out.” 

    As for why she doesn’t live closer to work, she notes, “There’s no way I’m gonna be able to afford living in the city right now, so that’s off the table.”

    Jason Calacanis, an angel investor and serial entrepreneur, mocked the woman for her complaints, writing on X: “Oh princess… I’m sorry you had to commute and work and have a job and everything — it’s like so extra!”

    Many criticized Calacanis for his post, which itself has garnered 7.8 million views. But he was hardly alone in ridiculing the young woman.

    “Recent college grad has breakdown over working a job. We’re doomed,” posted the Libs of TikTok account on X.

    Others suggested ways in which the woman could improve her situation. On the site Ricochet, which bills itself as a “community for smart, civil conversation on the center right,” a contributor with the handle “Seawriter” wrote:

    “You cannot have everything — not at once and not straight out of college. Decide what is most important to you and determine what you have to do — and what you have to sacrifice — to get it. Want to live in the city? Look for ways to make it affordable. Find a roommate or two roommates to split the cost of an apartment — live two or three to a room. Don’t want a long commute and don’t want to share a room? Get a job in the suburbs.”

    The woman is hardly alone, however, in being frustrated with commuting. With more CEOs demanding workers return to the office, many Americans are asking why the routine is necessary, especially given that remote work sufficed during the pandemic. 

    In a recent survey of over 8,400 U.S. workers by FlexJobs, 63% of respondents said remote work was still the most important part of a job to them, ahead of salary and a good boss. 

    “The tightly closed Pandora’s box of ‘work from anywhere’ has burst open, and will never be resealed,” Expensify CEO David Barrett wrote in a blog post this week after running a return-to-office experiment involving a upscale lounge for employees. “No amount of begging or coercion is going to work in the long run: The businesses that demand it are fighting a losing war of attrition.”

    Office attendance in large cities, meanwhile, is still only about half the level seen in 2019, as the Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month. That’s despite a slight uptick in attendance recently coupled with tough talk from high-profile CEOs about enforcing return-to-office policies.

    In an email to Insider, Brielle wrote that while she’s grateful to have her corporate job in the New York area after five months of post-college searching, “it is discouraging and understandable why Americans are burnt out and mental illness levels are high.” She also worries about office workers not finding enough time to enjoy “sunlight, exercise, adequate sleep, healthy eating, and forming connections with other people.”

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  • Avoid This ‘Crazy’ Mistake When Setting Up Your Home Office | Entrepreneur

    Avoid This ‘Crazy’ Mistake When Setting Up Your Home Office | Entrepreneur

    Remote and hybrid work models are here to stay, with 58% of Americans reporting they have the opportunity to work from home at least one day a week, according to a 2022 McKinsey survey. That means setting up a home office that’s actually conducive to productivity — and general well-being — is more critical than ever before.

    And it’s something Ali Budd, president and creative director of Ali Budd Interiors and star of Hulu’s new design docuseries House of Ali, knows all about. “Covid obviously changed everything for us and how we think about working from home,” she tells Entrepreneur. “It’s always a balance between form and function, and especially [for] somewhere you’re sitting for long periods of time.”

    Related: 3 Steps to Fix a Home Office Setup That Has You Feeling Uninspired

    Budd, a veteran interior designer whose million-dollar renovations (and $20,000-$30,000 office overhauls) helped put her on the map, caught the design bug young as the daughter of two artistic parents who ran an ad agency. Her father would travel the world to stage and photograph different spaces, and from an early age, Budd had a knack for that sort of work herself — from reorganizing the basement to redecorating her room.

    “When there’s less clutter everywhere, you actually feel better mentally.”

    Budd is quick to point out that there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to designing the home office of your dreams, but paying attention to a few key details can go a long way toward cultivating the right workspace for you.

    First up? Budd suggests creating a plan to make sure you end up with a space you truly love. Things get a lot easier once you measure a room and decide which pieces of furniture you’ll need and exactly where they’ll go. It’ll also help you stay on “budget and with the overall vibe,” Budd says.

    When it comes to home office design, Budd stresses that having a separate space — even if that doesn’t include a door — is “the most important” place to start, as it helps distinguish between “your mindset for work and relaxing.”

    Related: 3 Bad Work From Home Habits That Hurt Productivity | Entrepreneur

    Next, consider what you actually need in your workspace, and don’t fall into the trap of adding a bunch of stuff unnecessarily. “We used to need filing cabinets and so many drawers in our desk,” Budd explains. “And we don’t need any of that stuff 1695960906. I watched this thing recently on the evolution of the desktop; it went from the ’50s to now [covering] what people needed on their desks. It was cool. [And] it went from 400 things on your desk [to] just your laptop. When there’s less clutter everywhere, you feel better mentally.”

    Workspace at Ali Budd Interiors headquarters in Toronto. Image Credit: Valerie Wilcox.

    “We need to remove the word ‘trend’ when it comes to interior design because it’s such a crazy notion.”

    Once you pinpoint what you need, you can start putting the space together. Again, Budd emphasizes that there are no rigid guidelines or must-dos — it’s all about adding what brings you joy. But some items worthy of consideration? A “really comfortable chair,” an aesthetically pleasing Zoom background (“even if you just set up a little sheet or something”), fresh flowers and a desk facing the room, not the wall — all the better to see the beautiful space you’ve designed and reduce the appearance of unsightly cords.

    There might not be rules when it comes to setting up your perfect space, but Budd does caution against one major faux pas: finding inspiration from whatever seems to be trending. “We need to remove the word ‘trend’ when it comes to interior design because it’s such a crazy notion,” Budd says. “You are investing in pieces you are living with every day. Why on earth would you care what a trend is? I also think if you like pink, it’s not trendy. If you like black, it’s not trendy. You love what you love.”

    Related: 8 Tips to Squeeze More Savings from Your Home Office | Entrepreneur

    Budd’s own office is a testament to that advice. Its crowning feature is a large desk that belonged to her late father. Because the desk was in storage until she found a space big enough to hold it, it was in “rough shape” — fortunately, a friend refinished it for her.

    “[The desk] just gives me such an emotional connection to [the space],” Budd says. “Because my dad was an entrepreneur as well. He ran a business for a long time; I grew up there. So to think about me trying to do that now, it’s very sentimental to me, and it’s very beautiful, and it sort of all works together.”

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  • FlexiSpot Standing Desk Is Your WFH Hack

    FlexiSpot Standing Desk Is Your WFH Hack

    When you’re working from home all day, it can be hard to find ways to move around. I feel like I’m cooped up in my bedroom, hunched over my laptop at all hours of the day. By the time 5 PM rolls around, my joints are stiff and I’m in a worse mood than I was when I woke up.

    My favorite saying is that I want someone to “crack me like a glowstick” because my back is constantly throbbing. My posture has surely declined, and I can’t say I was doing much to fix it. Until a solution fell directly into my lap.

    I found the FlexiSpot Adjustable Standing Desk, I knew I had to get it. I had heard of all the benefits of using a standing desk – your blood sugar returns to normal levels quicker after eating, you reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease and obesity, improved mood, no back pain.

    But I didn’t really understand the miracle of a standing desk until I used FlexiSpot. It’s a customizable desk that has a motor inside to adjust to any height…so you can sit if you so wish. Pick your size, color of wood, color of legs, add wheels, add a drawer or two, whatever you want.

    I can fit this in the smallest of bedrooms and it gives me space for a desk and some added storage. Ideal for any room in your house, you can even use it as an end table if you really wanted to.

    It’s the perfect gift for the person you love in your life who works from home and is in peril from the sedentary lifestyle. Or, the FlexiSpot Standing Desk can be just for your pleasure.

    Even Mark Zuckerberg and his Meta employees are known to use standing desks. And if it’s good enough for pro fighter Zuck, then it’s good enough for the rest of us. I’ve been standing all day, everyday and it’s all thanks to my FlexiSpot.

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  • The 11 Best Self-Employed Jobs for Today’s Market | Entrepreneur

    The 11 Best Self-Employed Jobs for Today’s Market | Entrepreneur

    In an era where more individuals are seeking control over their careers, the rise of self-employment is undeniably transformative. Whether you’re considering part-time engagements or full-time self-employment, becoming your own boss opens a realm of opportunities that traditional employment often limits.

    In this article, we explore a range of self-employed jobs that could offer you not only financial independence but also greater flexibility and personal fulfillment.

    What is self-employment?

    Self-employment represents a shift away from traditional employment structures. Essentially, as an independent contractor or a small business owner, you operate your own business, offering your skills and expertise to clients on a contract basis. This might mean providing freelance writing services, developing web designs for businesses or offering personal training sessions to health-conscious clients.

    Becoming self-employed is more than just doing what you love; it’s about taking charge of your lifestyle. It’s about setting your own hours, creating your own schedule and balancing your professional and personal life in a way that suits you best.

    The advantages of this lifestyle could range from increased flexibility to more control over your income and, of course, the ability to work in your preferred environment, be it from the comfort of your home or a beachside café.

    Becoming your own boss offers a unique kind of career satisfaction. As a business owner, you’re more than just an employee; you’re at the helm, making decisions that shape your business and, by extension, your life.

    Below is a look at some of the best self-employed jobs for today’s market and the reasons these might be a fit for you. Whether you’re looking for a full-time venture or a part-time side hustle, the opportunities are vast and varied.

    Related: App Development – Articles & Biography

    What are the best self-employed jobs?

    Are you good with computers? The ever-growing internet may be the place for your next self-employed business venture.

    1. Freelance writer and blogger

    Freelance writing and blogging offer incredible opportunities for those with a knack for words and storytelling. As a freelance writer or blogger, you create content for clients ranging from articles and blog posts to social media updates and newsletters.

    The demand for quality content is high as businesses increasingly realize the importance of compelling content in connecting with their audience and driving growth.

    LinkedIn and other professional networking platforms can serve as valuable resources for finding freelance writing opportunities. With the ability to set your own hours and work from virtually anywhere, freelance writing can be an attractive side hustle or even a full-time career, providing substantial income potential depending on your expertise and clients.

    Related: The 9 Skills It Takes to Succeed as a Freelance Writer

    2. Graphic designer and web designer

    In the digital age, visual appeal is everything. As a graphic or web designer, your skills can be in high demand. Whether creating captivating logos, designing intuitive websites or producing eye-catching social media graphics, your work plays a crucial role in helping businesses establish a strong online presence. While a bachelor’s degree in design can be beneficial, a robust portfolio often speaks louder than formal education in this field.

    This career path offers flexibility and variety, with opportunities to work on a freelance basis, collaborate with a design agency or even work in-house within a company. The average salary for these roles is enticing, varying based on experience, location and the complexity of the projects you take on.

    Related: Learn Graphic Design and Launch Your Own Business

    3. Real estate agent

    Real estate agents enjoy the thrill of helping clients buy or sell properties. This career path requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record and a willingness to work irregular hours to accommodate clients’ schedules. Despite these challenges, the potential for high earnings, especially in thriving real estate markets, makes this an attractive option for self-employment.

    Being a real estate agent means you’re in control of your career. You set your own hours, choose the clients you want to work with and have the power to negotiate your commission rates. This flexibility is just one of many reasons why becoming a real estate agent can be a rewarding self-employment opportunity.

    4. Virtual assistant

    As businesses of all sizes adapt to the digital landscape, the demand for virtual assistants is growing. A virtual assistant performs administrative tasks remotely, which can include anything from managing emails and schedules to handling social media accounts or data entry. This role is often seen as an entry-level position, yet it offers a flexible schedule and can serve as a stepping stone to more advanced remote roles.

    Strong organization and communication skills are essential in this role, but the most attractive aspect of being a virtual assistant is the ability to work from anywhere. Whether you want to earn extra money on the side or make this your full-time job, being a virtual assistant offers both flexibility and variety in your work.

    Related: 10 Things to Outsource to a Virtual Assistant

    5. Childcare provider

    If you enjoy working with children and have a knack for creating fun and educational activities, being a childcare provider could be a rewarding self-employed job.

    This role can be flexible, with the option to provide care during traditional work hours, in the evenings, or even on weekends. Patience, creativity and strong communication skills are vital for success in this role. And don’t forget the joy of celebrating birthdays and milestones with the children in your care, which can make this job all the more fulfilling.

    Related: How to Offer Child-Care Services

    6. Product creator

    Do you have an idea for a product that fills a gap in the market? If so, becoming a product creator might be the perfect self-employed job for you. Whether it’s an innovative kitchen gadget, a new line of organic skincare products or a series of educational toys for children, creating a product requires creativity, persistence and a keen understanding of your target market.

    You can sell your products on various platforms like Amazon, Etsy or your own ecommerce website, reaching customers around the globe.

    7. Lawn care specialist

    If you prefer working outdoors and have a green thumb, starting a lawn care business could be an excellent choice. As a lawn care specialist, you offer services such as mowing, edging, fertilizing and landscaping.

    This type of work is in high demand, particularly during the warmer months, and offers the chance to work outside and stay physically active.

    Related: 5 Success Tips for Your Lawn Care Business

    8. Home organizer

    For those with a knack for organization and a keen eye for detail, a home-organizing business can be a rewarding venture. As a professional organizer, you help clients declutter their spaces and develop systems to keep their homes tidy.

    This can be a particularly satisfying job for those who enjoy transforming chaotic spaces into serene, orderly ones.

    9. Fitness equipment manufacturer

    If you’re passionate about fitness and have an idea for a unique piece of workout equipment, manufacturing fitness equipment could be an ideal business opportunity.

    It could be anything from a new type of weightlifting gear to an innovative yoga prop. Remember, the success of such a product depends on its effectiveness, quality and uniqueness in the market.

    10. Furniture upcycler

    In the era of sustainability, upcycling has become a popular trend. If you enjoy working with your hands and have a flair for design, consider starting a furniture upcycling business.

    As you scroll through the listings and marketplaces on eBay, Facebook and Craigslist, take a look at just how cheap you could get certain pieces of furniture, if not free. That’s nothing but income.

    You can find old pieces of furniture, restore or creatively repurpose them and sell them for a profit. This business idea is not only eco-friendly but can also be quite profitable.

    11. Handyman

    You might consider starting a handyman business if you’re good at fixing things and enjoy working with your hands. From minor home repairs to larger renovation projects, handymen are always in demand. This career allows you to work on a variety of projects, ensuring no two days are the same.

    Remember, each of these physical and product-based jobs requires not only a specific set of skills but also a level of physical fitness and a willingness to get your hands dirty. If that sounds appealing, these job ideas may well suit you.

    Be your own boss

    If you’re looking for more than just a job and have an entrepreneurial spirit, starting your own business can be an excellent self-employment opportunity. This could mean opening your own brick-and-mortar store, becoming a specialized business consultant, event planner, career coach or even starting an ecommerce business.

    From freelance writing and graphic design to real estate and childcare, there’s a wide array of self-employed jobs in today’s market. Whether you’re seeking a side hustle to supplement your income or a full-time career that allows you to be your own boss, there’s likely an opportunity that aligns with your skills and interests.

    Self-employed individuals have the unique opportunity to carve their own career path, offering a blend of personal satisfaction, financial independence and lifestyle flexibility that traditional employment often can’t match.

    As you consider these opportunities, remember that the key to successful self-employment lies in leveraging your skills, passions and experiences into a career that pays the bills and brings you joy.

    Check out the rest of Entrepreneur’s articles to start your self-employment journey on the right foot.

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  • Work-from-home deal ‘groundbreaking’, but business groups warn of CBD ‘death knell’ – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

    Work-from-home deal ‘groundbreaking’, but business groups warn of CBD ‘death knell’ – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

    Working-from-home caps will be scrapped for thousands of Australian public sector workers — but business lobbyists in one capital city say any such moves at local level would be a “death knell” for CBD retail.

    The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) yesterday announced it had struck a deal with the Australian Public Service Commission for more flexible working arrangements.

    The deal includes an agreement to remove caps on the number of days staff can work from home, allowing them to stay at home permanently unless there were “clear business reasons” to refuse a request.

    “Federal public servants can make a request to work from home,” CPSU National Secretary Melissa Donnelly told ABC Radio Perth.

    “There are limited circumstances [where] it can be refused, but there’s a bias towards ‘yes’, and there are no caps.

    “Some companies, some government agencies, have just come up with arbitrary rules about the number of days in the office and the number of days working from home, and this deal gets rid of those caps as well.”

    The CPSU has more than 120,000 members across Australia and has described the deal as a “groundbreaking” one that would “open doors for individuals…

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  • Best Price Online for Personal AC, $78.99 | Entrepreneur

    Best Price Online for Personal AC, $78.99 | Entrepreneur

    Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners.

    As a hard-working entrepreneur, you might be used to a little FOMO while watching your friends enjoy a lot more free time. And now that summer is here, it’s hard to see everyone enjoying the warmer weather without you. So if you can’t join them, you can at least keep your spaces cool and comfortable while you stay indoors.

    A 2019 Red Dot Design Award Winner, the EvaChill EV-500 Personal Air Conditioner is a lightweight and energy-efficient personal air conditioning device that can tag along anywhere — from your home office space to the real office and everywhere in between. And just in time for scorching temperatures, you can score it for only $78.99.

    With the EvaChill Personal Air Conditioner, you can ensure you’re always staying chill no matter what happens at work or during off hours. It can drop the temperature in an area the size of a desk — making it perfect for work purposes — or even a couch or bed when you need to take a break. And its 6.7-inch stature means it’s easy to transport.

    Their patented EvaBreeze material improves this device’s cooling efficiency while ensuring it stays eco-friendly and bio-safe. And all you have to do to keep it going is fill up the water tank and connect it to a power supply. Once that’s done, the cartridge will absorb large amounts of water and spread it evenly through the cooling pads. Then as the air blows through those, the temperature of the air around you will be cooled in as little as ten minutes.

    Make working through the summer a little less painful with the EvaChill EV-500 Personal Air Conditioner on sale for $78.99 (reg. $99), the best price online.

    Prices subject to change.

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