by dankeelan | Nov 8, 2022 | Featured, Future of Work
Working 40 hours a week is a staple in American work culture. It’s been this way since 1940 when the Fair Labor Standards Act was amended, establishing a 40-hour workweek. This was a win for the labor movement in the United States, which had fought for...
by dankeelan | Nov 1, 2022 | Featured, Future of Work, Remote Work, U.S. Economy
Turns out that not only do workers save money by working remotely—limited transportation costs and less temptation to spend on fancy lunches—the trend may also help companies too. Companies that can work remotely could save up to $10,600 per worker annually,...
by dankeelan | Nov 1, 2022 | Disabilities, Featured, Future of Work
The anthropologist Margaret Mead affirmed, “If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities…one in which each diverse human gift will find a fitting place.” In this new era of work, the...
by dankeelan | Oct 18, 2022 | Artificial Intelligence, Burnout, Future of Work, Gig Workers, Hybrid Workplace
Whether you are thinking about how to help your employees grow, or trying to make yourself better at what you do, you have to recognize one of your most important assignments: thriving in an era of constant change. Managing your career and supporting others is an even...
by dankeelan | Oct 18, 2022 | Featured, Future of Work, Mental Health
A recent study, conducted by non-profit 4 Day Week Global, finds that employees who transitioned to a four-day workweek clocked nearly eight hours of sleep per night, an hour more than they slept while working five days a week. 4 Day Week Global, which has been...
by dankeelan | Oct 18, 2022 | Future of Work
Success as a leader in the new era of work requires not just empathy but also a willingness to experiment. In other words, it requires a scientist’s mindset. That was the message from Jaime Teevan, Microsoft chief scientist and technical fellow, during her talk Oct. 6...
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