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Post-Pandemic Remote Work in the EU: Stabilization and Future Outlook

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a rapid increase in remote work in the EU, peaking at 23% of the workforce in 2020. While the number of remote workers has since stabilized around 22%, the future is likely to be hybrid, with significant variations between EU countries.

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liberation.fr
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Anses Report Highlights Health Risks for French Food Delivery Workers

The French National Agency for Sanitary Safety (Anses) published a report on March 26th, 2024, revealing significant health risks among France's 71,000 food delivery workers due to algorithmic management, precarious employment, and lack of worker protections, prompting calls for regulatory changes.

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Florida Considers Bill to Allow 14-Year-Olds to Work Overnight Shifts

Florida's legislature is considering a bill that would allow children as young as 14 to work overnight shifts, a move driven by labor shortages stemming from stricter immigration enforcement and potentially exacerbating concerns over child exploitation.

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welt.de
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German Union Leader Warns Against Extended Working Hours Amid Mental Health Crisis

Verdi union chief Frank Werneke warns against extending working hours in Germany, citing increased workloads and mental health concerns, particularly in service sectors, referencing a record high of 323 sick days per 100 insured persons due to mental illness in 2023, according to DAK-Gesundheit; he ...

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Hybrid Work Models: Productivity, Retention, and the Future of the Office

Despite many companies mandating a return-to-office, research shows that work-from-home levels remain stable since late 2023; however, well-structured hybrid models improve employee retention, access to talent, and reduce office costs without affecting productivity.

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nrc.nl
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On Falling: Exploitation in the European Gig Economy

On Falling" documents the daily life of Aurora, a Portuguese gig worker in a Scottish distribution center, revealing the exploitative nature of gig work within the European Union and its impact on workers' physical and mental health through chaotic work conditions and low pay.

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kathimerini.gr
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Greece to Increase Minimum Wage by 5-6%, Affecting Over 1 Million

Greece's cabinet will finalize a minimum wage increase of 5-6%, raising it from €830 to approximately €880, affecting over 1 million workers and unemployed individuals receiving related benefits starting April 1, 2025.

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kathimerini.gr
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Hybrid Work: Reshaping Business and the Future of the Workplace

The pandemic accelerated the shift to hybrid work, boosting productivity, reducing employee turnover, and lowering costs for both businesses and employees; this is reflected in the adoption of hybrid work by nearly 80% of Fortune 500 companies for executives, and the rise of co-working spaces.

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Small Business Earnings Surge in February 2025 Despite Economic Uncertainty

Biz2Credit's February 2025 Small Business Earnings Report shows average monthly earnings rising to $37,100 (a $4,800 increase from January 2025), driven by a steeper decline in expenses ($135,000) than in revenues ($130,200), despite economic headwinds.

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elpais.com
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Mexico Faces Looming Retirement Crisis Amid Low Savings and Insufficient Government Support

A recent survey in Mexico reveals widespread retirement insecurity among workers, with many relying on government aid or continued work due to insufficient savings; record unemployment withdrawals from retirement funds highlight the urgent need for improved financial planning.

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theguardian.com
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Inadequate Jobseeker Payment Leaves Single Mother Homeless

A single mother in regional NSW is struggling to provide for her three children on a $718 per fortnight jobseeker payment, highlighting the inadequacy of the current rate amidst rising living costs and limited job opportunities.

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Gen Z and FMLA: Disengagement or a Call for Workplace Reform?

Increased FMLA leave usage among Gen Z workers raises questions about its role as a response to workplace dissatisfaction; this trend is linked to a general feeling of disengagement among this generation and their focus on work-life balance and mental wellbeing.

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