work-life balance
Could we replace lawyers with robots? In some cases, yes
You don't need to completely automate a job to fundamentally change it.
Navigating the fifth trimester: Why working parents need better support
A textbook pregnancy consists of three trimesters. The baby develops at a relatively predictable rate during this time, from pomegranate seed to avocado to watermelon. And mom’s body adapts accordingly […]
Thanks to Iceland, the four-day workweek is coming
A new study from Iceland confirms that a shorter workweek improves productivity.
Need to take your time back? Try these four open-thinking strategies.
Everyone has pondered what they would do with an extra hour a day. Would they get more sleep or spend more time with family? Spend time on a side project […]
Over 40% of workers are considering quitting their jobs
A year of disruptions to work has contributed to mass burnout.
Here are the top 10 jobs of the future
Say hello to your new colleague, the Workplace Environment Architect.
Work-from-home promises and corporate culture ‘BS’ are just burning employees out
Many workers moved home on the promise or hope that they'd be able to keep working remotely at least some of the time after the pandemic ended.
What the rise of digital nomads can tell us about the next wave of remote working
The pandemic has many people questioning whether they ever want to go back to the office.
Make a little time for yourself (in a 24/7 world)
We all know that work-life balance can be difficult, but do we make it harder on ourselves by how we choose to conceptualize the idea? More specifically, is the concept […]
5 ways COVID has impacted women in the workplace
Since 2015, the Women in the Workplace report has evaluated the successes of women in corporate America alongside the challenges they face. Sponsored by McKinsey & Co. and Lean In, […]
How the pandemic could finally democratize commutes
Whose responsibility is it to ensure that there is affordable access to employment?
The lost art of rest: How to relax
In her book The Art of Rest, one researcher conducted a thorough analysis of the top 10 activities we find most restful.
Workplace disrupted – five themes that will define the future of work
The best time to start was yesterday, the second best is now.
How to help dogs and cats manage separation anxiety when their humans return to work
Has lockdown made your pet extra clingy?
Why you should type less, talk more, according to science
Lack of communication and collaboration are the biggest struggles facing remote workers.
7 ways young people are making a difference in mental health
From AI to climate anxiety, youth are speaking up about mental health.
Personal finance: How to save, spend, and think rationally about money
Finances can be a stressor, regardless of tax bracket. Here are tips for making better money decisions.
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7 steps to build a mentally healthy workplace
Six in 10 people say poor mental health impacts their concentration at work.
How COVID-19 will change the way we design our homes
Pandemic-inspired housing innovation will collide with techno-acceleration.
Unhappy at work? How to find meaning and maintain your mental health
Finding a balance between job satisfaction, money, and lifestyle is not easy.
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Remote working is the new norm—work-life balance is more important than ever
Research suggests we need to create a new kind of work-life balance to prevent burnout while working from home.
Parents’ brains sync up when caring for children together
New research suggests parenthood helps couples tune into each other's minds and emotional states.
Haven’t found your niche? This might be why.
Most people don't know what they're passionate about.
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Creative process: Are you in a period of ‘woodshedding’?
It's normal if you're not productive in your creativity all the time. Even the greats took breaks.
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Finding your purpose: A less intimidating approach
Removing the pressure of finding your "dying passion" makes it easier to connect with the "why" of your work.
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Corporate culture wasn’t built for women. Here’s how to fix that.
Here's how corporations can bring women out from the "leadership pipeline" and into actual leadership.
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5 skills to learn while in self-isolation
None of us know where this is heading, but we can still learn from the moment.
Finding your ‘why’: How to dig deep and define your purpose
How you think about your work alters your relationship to it.
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5 effortless, science-backed changes to your isolation workspace that will improve productivity and mental health
A clean work space, plants, and putting on the right pants all make working from home easier, according to science.
Under what conditions are we most creative?
While we might not love the idea of deadlines, they can be cause for some of our greatest creative work.
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