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How America's work standards are hurting employees
Myths about achievement, productivity, and equality are clouding our collective reasoning about what leads to a long and fulfilling life. Adam Chandler is a journalist. He was formerly a staff writer at The Atlantic and his work has appeared in The New York time s, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington...
fastcompany.com - 30+ days ago

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job & work
Canada jobs reaction: Bets in money markets now favour another jumbo rate cut in December
Traders in money markets are now putting significantly higher odds that the Bank of Canada will deliver another large 50 basis point rate cut in December following weaker-than-expected jobs data this morning. Canada added 14,500 jobs in October and wages of permanent employees rose, as the economy...
theglobeandmail.com - 30+ days ago
money
EPF investment assets at RM1.25 trillion, 63% invested in domestic market
KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) investment assets stood at RM1.25 trillion as at Dec 31, 2024, of which 63 per cent was invested...
thesun.my - 30+ days ago
learning
Can Colleges Do More to Help Students Succeed?
Many high school graduates aren’t college-ready. Instead of lowering standards, higher ed needs to adapt, experts say. Near the beginning of every...
edsurge.com - 30+ days ago
auto
Charles Barley says he was an ‘idiot’ when he first got rich, owned 3 or 4 luxury cars — then Dr. J gave him a reality check. Here's how America's car obsession is driving us broke
It’s not easy to resist temptations when you’re young and rich. Former NBA star Charles Barkley attested to that in a recent interview with Shannon...
moneywise.com - 30+ days ago
architecture
Never-Published Drawings by One of America's Greatest Architects
See sketches of never-built structures and iconic landmarks designed by 19th-century "starchitect" Henry Hobson Richardson! Become a paid member to...
untappedcities.com - 30+ days ago
work-life balance
Severance season 2 promos try to out-weird the show itself [Updated again]
Commuters trudging through Grand Central Station in New York City got an eyeful of Apple TV+ series Severance on Tuesday. That’s because employees of the bizarre workplace dramedy’s fictional Lumon Industries appeared to work on Lumon terminals behind glass for all to see in the historic train...
cultofmac.com - 30+ days ago
work-life balance
Why Are Remote Work Trends So Different in the US and UK?
While the USA and the UK share similarities, they have markedly different remote work cultures. This is particularly interesting for a US-based founder with UK-based employees. I wanted to explore these differences further so we can understand how remote work policies can be tailored to enhance...
entrepreneur.com - 30+ days ago
entrepreneurship
Founder Refuses To Sell His $ 100M Company To Corporations, Gifts It To His Employees
In our world, where wealth often equals power, being rich is not only a privilege but also a big responsibility. While sadly, there will likely...
boredpanda.com - 30+ days ago
outdoors
A Spectacular Trail Hidden In California's Sierra Nevada Leads To A Smaller, Secret Version Of Yosemite Valley
Few sights in America's National Park System are more iconic than the breathtaking view of Yosemite Valley in California's Yosemite National Park....
islands.com - 15 days ago
health
Mass layoffs are underway at the nation's public health agencies
Employees across the massive U.S. Health and Human Services Department received notices Tuesday that their jobs were being eliminated, part of a sweeping overhaul designed to vastly shrink the agencies responsible for protecting and promoting Americans’ health. The cuts include researchers,...
apnews.com - 4 days ago
business
National Association of Realtors cutting nearly 12% of staff as a part of a ‘strategy to reduce costs, streamline operations’
The Chicago-based National Association of Realtors is laying off nearly 12% of its staff and eliminating 20 open positions, according to a news release posted on the organization’s website Friday. The cuts affect 41 of NAR’s 344 employees and, with the elimination of open roles, hit various...
chicagotribune.com - 7 days ago
learning
AI could help make a 4-day workweek happen, says expert: ‘I absolutely think so'
As companies around the world experiment with a four-day workweek, employees continue to weigh in on their interest in the concept. An overwhelming...
nbcwashington.com - 30+ days ago
job & work
Oakland to bring city workers back in office four days a week
Oakland's employees are being called back to city hall. Starting February 18, all unrepresented department directors, deputy directors, managers and...
bizjournals.com - 30+ days ago
technology
America's smallest EV truck prototype has arrived
California- based EV startup Telo Trucks has unveiled the preproduction prototype of its MT1 electric mini-truck, signaling a significant step toward production. At an event in Los Angeles, attendees got an up-close look at the MT1, which combines the utility of a full-size truck with the compact...
foxnews.com - 12 days ago
work-life balance
This Indian Origin Founder Made 400 Employees Millionaire With One Deal That He Later Regretted
Founders who genuinely care for the financial (and mental) well-being of employees are G-d-send, unlike Soan-papdi distributing (multi) millionaires or the pseudo-philanthropists who get second-hand cars and bikes for their employees, for which the amount is gradually deducted from their salaries!...
mashable.com - 30+ days ago
outdoors
'America's Most Unique National Park' Is A Spectacularly Vibrant Paradise Out West
islands.com - 30+ days ago
work-life balance
12 Surprising Signs Your Job Could Be Hurting Your Health
The impact of having a highly stressful job can be more harmful than you think. Job burnout is real, and it can negatively affect your health in...
bestlifeonline.com - 30+ days ago
beauty
Influencer Matilda Djerf Apologizes for Toxic Workplace Scandal After Employees Accused Her of Treating Them Less Than 'Fellow Human Beings'
What really happened behind closed doors at Djerf Avenue? After influencer Matilda Djerf was recently accused of creating a toxic workplace at her...
okmagazine.com - 30+ days ago
entrepreneurship
OpenAI Co-founder Ilya Sutskever’s Secretive Startup Is Now Worth $ 30B
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observer.com - 29 days ago
job & work
Howard Levitt: Advice for disability claimants who want to take a holiday
With warmer weather on the horizon, employees’ minds may be turning to vacation plans. For most, taking a holiday is as simple as booking the time...
financialpost.com - 11 days ago
technology
'Britain is paying an unbearable price for energy — and there's a simple fix'
Britain is stuck on a rollercoaster that is hurting its citizens every day. Schools and hospitals have been hit with rocketing energy bills in recent...
express.co.uk - 15 days ago
work-life balance
New Research Suggests Remote Jobs Are Best For Company’s Bottom Line
Some corporate leaders say remote work is a “Covid-era privilege,” deploying return-to-office (RTO) mandates, and others are following suit. But experts insist that “work from anywhere isn’t going anywhere” in 2025 because it’s best for employees and boosts company profits. The day-to-day workforce...
forbes.com - 30+ days ago
job & work
Two more state employees fired after accessing Texans’ private information
So far, nine HHSC employees have been fired for accessing without a “business” purpose the private information of Texans seeking public assistance...
texastribune.org - 30+ days ago
food & drink / recipes
9 “Delicious” Trader Joe’s Snack Hacks You’ll Wish You Tried Sooner, According to Employees
Although the prime holiday and hosting season may be behind us, our kitchens are still plenty busy. (Even the extra-lazy recipes don’t make...
thekitchn.com - 30+ days ago
cool stuff
Midcentury America's Most Scandalous Salad
According to Betty Crocker, Candle Salad was even “better than a real candle.” This article is adapted from the February 22, 2025, edition of Gastro...
atlasobscura.com - 30+ days ago