Remote Work Works
Exploring the biggest trends and conversations on remote work, leadership, and entrepreneurship from around the globe
The Case for the Non-linear Work Day
Whether you love it or hate it, no one can deny the impact of remote work on business. It’s changed the scope of the careers we’re able to embark upon, how we do them, and how they work alongside our day-to-day lives. Clearly, we’ve shown our ability to adapt to new ways of working. So, […]
March 15, 2023
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Want to Feel Happier in Your Job? Separate Happy Work From Work-y Work!
No matter how much you might love your job, there will always be tasks you like doing more than others. Perhaps you love creative brainstorms but hate doing your timesheets? Or maybe you get email anxiety but adore the time you get to do what you do best, whether that’s writing, coding, creating, or building […]
March 09, 2023
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Forget multitasking. Unitasking is the way forward
We often praise people who are great at multitasking, but the ability to do several things at once might not be as productive or as effective as it first sounds. Off the back of the pandemic, attitudes towards the workplace have changed drastically. Generally speaking, we have become more self-aware about how much of ourselves […]
March 09, 2023
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The Global Talent Shortage. Why It’s Happening & What Can You Do to Counter It
While the Great Resignation may not be headline news anymore, workers across the world are still quitting their jobs in droves. The trend, which began as a result of the pandemic, saw millions of people resign from their jobs after a significant shift in perspective on labour, well-being and work/life balance. And it’s still going […]
March 09, 2023
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2023 Trends in the World of Work
At the moment, it seems the only certainty for the year ahead is…uncertainty! 2023 is set to be a tricky one for both businesses and employees. After all, we’re still very much dealing with the effects of the war in Ukraine and the after-effects of the global pandemic. Nevertheless, we can make some educated guesses […]
March 09, 2023
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New Year’s Work Resolutions to Keep…You Happy!
For better or worse, 2022 brought about some critical conversations about work. It was the year of Quiet Quitting, the aftermath of The Great Resignation, and the year many of us finally put a name to our burnout. Culturally, the last year has indicated a shift in perspectives on how we work and how far […]
March 09, 2023
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2022 Reflection: Enabling Freer Lives Through Remote Work
There was a time - not so long ago - when it was in vogue to work yourself to the bone, to give everything you had to your job at the expense of everything else. “Eat, sleep, work, repeat” and “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” were phrases people actually lived by, as though forgoing all […]
March 09, 2023
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The gift of giving: Human nature and the act of giving back
Christmas is just days away, which means many of us have spent the last few weeks buying gifts for our loved ones…and maybe even ourselves! While it’s widely known to be the season of giving, the very act of giving has an interesting effect on us, psychologically—creating a positive spiral that makes us happy in […]
March 09, 2023
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How to beat holiday burnout
Twinkling lights, delicious food and - for many of us - a whole lot of stress! Yes, it’s no secret that Christmas can be joyful and painful in equal parts. After all, it’s expensive, it’s family-oriented (upsetting for many for all sorts of reasons) and - depending on where you are in the world - […]
March 09, 2023
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"A Workplace For All” What Does It Mean and How Can You Be One?
For anyone that’s been keeping up with this newsletter, you’ll know we’re all about practising what you preach when it comes to being a good workplace, whether that’s company culture or your impact on the planet. In the same vein, we believe that being a diverse and inclusive workplace that works for everyone - no […]
March 09, 2023
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Been laid off? This one's for you
Hey. How are you? We’re guessing you’ve probably been better. While layoffs have been happening across the globe in staggering numbers, it doesn’t make it any easier when it happens to you. Your situation is unique and complex and it’s okay to feel derailed by the news. Whether you loved your job or hated it, […]
March 09, 2023
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Why it’s in your interests to keep your employees
Over the last month, we’ve seen staggering mass layoffs at social media giants Twitter and Meta (formerly Facebook), with the latter getting rid of 13% of its staff - that’s 11,000 people, and the former firing nearly half of its people…via email. While times are hard across the board within the tech sector - Amazon also […]
March 09, 2023
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International Women’s Day: What Does Equity Mean in Practice?
This International Women’s Day, the word on everyone’s lips is equity. Unlike equality, which is the act of giving an individual or group of people the same resources or opportunities, equity recognises that we are all different. And that we, as individuals, may need different resources or opportunities in order to achieve balance, overall. Giving […]
March 09, 2023
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Want a Recession-busting Strategy? You Might Want To Look "Closer To Home"
Across the globe, everyone from everyday workers to corporate giants seem to be feeling the financial pinch. In fact, most signs are pointing to a global economic recession, with 91% of chief financial officers (CFOs) believing an economic crisis is inevitable and more than a third (36%) predicting a recession this year. Because of this, […]
March 09, 2023
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Practicing What You Preach Part Two: Culture
When it comes to the world of work, practicing what you preach is becoming an increasingly valued trait. In the same breath, getting caught red-handed virtue signaling or making empty promises as a way to allude that you’re doing more than you actually are, is getting cracked down on in a BIG way. In part […]
March 09, 2023
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Practicing What You Preach Part One: Greenwashing
The issue of greenwashing continues to rumble on, with climate activist Greta Thunberg refusing to attend the UN’s climate conference in Egypt, COP27, because it encourages “lying, cheating and greenwashing.” This news comes after global bank HSBC had its latest advert banned on the grounds of greenwashing—one of the first significant examples of this kind of repercussion. […]
March 09, 2023
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Burnout: causes, effects and how to avoid it!
By now, most of us have heard the phrase “burnout” being thrown around—whether that’s in relation to our work, social lives or personal responsibilities. For anyone still scratching their head when they hear it, burnout refers to a state of physical and emotional exhaustion, commonly occurring when someone has been living in a state of […]
March 09, 2023
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Quiet Quitting & the Blame Game: Who’s Really At Fault?
This summer was the summer of “quiet quitting”. If you weren’t engaging in it, you were certainly hearing about it. The phrase, coined predominantly on TikTok, proceeded to make waves across the globe. The premise? Unsubscribing to the idea of hustle culture, aka going above and beyond in your job. You still perform your duties, but […]
March 09, 2023
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Productivity Paranoia: Does Your Boss Have Trust Issues?
It’s no secret that remote work is often a touchy subject between bosses and workers. Following the global pandemic, bosses from some of the world’s biggest companies actively tried to pedal a return to the way things were, at odds with workers who had adapted to - and wanted to keep - the benefits of working […]
March 09, 2023
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Purpose Makes Perfect
Since records began, human beings have been searching for meaning in their lives. Whether it’s through religious, spiritual, intellectual or interpersonal relationships and activities, we feel comforted by the idea that our lives have a purpose—that we’re not just existing for existence’s sake. It’s no different in the world of work. Recent research undertaken by Great […]
March 01, 2023
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Trusting Isn’t Easy…But It’s Crucial
Trust takes practice. That’s why we do ‘trust exercises’ or ‘build trust’. It’s not something that comes easily—especially if our trust has been taken for granted in the past. Nevertheless, when it comes to the world of work, an environment with no trust is a tumultuous one. So, in order to be excellent business leaders […]
March 01, 2023
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