insert_link World Germany’s four-day work week pilot shows success A pilot project of the four-day workweek in Germany has found that almost three-quarters of participants aren’t returning to a five-day standard. Bloomberg reports that some 73% of the 45 companies that participated in the six-month experiment will either fully implement the model or extend the trial, according to a report released Friday. today21 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics How to thrive at work if your older boss expects hustle culture For young professionals working under older bosses, navigating hustle culture can be challenging but not impossible. (Shutterstock) By Sorin Rizeanu, University of Victoria Portia from the comedy-drama series The White Lotus is the epitome of Generation Z. As the assistant for a self-absorbed heiress, she embodies both the strengths and flaws of the younger generation: perpetually connected to the digital world, brimming with intelligence and full […] today18 September, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Prioritising workplace wellness: Nedbank Namibia launches its Onsite Wellness Facility for employees Over the years there has been growing recognition that work can harmoniously coexist with personal life, rather than compete with it. As companies have shifted towards a more employee-centred culture, prioritising employee wellness has emerged as a key strategy for talent retention. Nedbank Namibia has stayed abreast of international trends in employee well-being and recognises that employee wellness is no longer a luxury but a strategic necessity for […] today12 August, 2024
insert_link World Finland is the happiest country in the world – but our research suggests the rankings are wealth and status-oriented Cast Of Thousands/Shutterstock By August Nilsson, Lund University Finland steadily ranks as the happiest country in the world. In March 2024 the country was, for the seventh year in a row, ranked as the happiness champion. The ranking is based on one simple question, using a ladder metaphor, that is asked to people across nearly every country in the world. But my team’s new experimental study suggests […] today2 April, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Using your phone at work can help to balance your home life – new research Jacob Lund/Shutterstock Eoin Whelan, University of Galway You might not think twice about using your phone while you’re at work. Maybe you need to send a quick message to a family member or a friend, or catch up on the news. Then there’s that dental appointment which needs to be booked – and while you’re at it, you may as well get the online grocery shopping done. It’s all very […] today10 January, 2024
