Tag #Work-Life Balance

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Proxy Voting Bill Passes Despite Speaker's Veto

On July 24, 2024, Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) passed a bill allowing proxy voting for new parents for up to 12 weeks, defying House Speaker Mike Johnson who deemed it unconstitutional; this led to the cancellation of House votes for the rest of the week.

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Generational Divide Widens in Dutch Workplace

A Dutch marketing agency owner observes generational differences in work preferences among her employees, highlighting a growing divide between younger and older generations in the Netherlands' increasingly diverse workforce.

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German Parental Leave: Study Reveals Desire for Equal Share, but Persistent Gender Imbalance

A Bertelsmann Stiftung study shows 44 percent of 2,500 surveyed Germans prefer equal parental leave (7 months each), while 39 percent favor the traditional model (mother 12 months, father 2 months); currently, fathers average 2.8 months, mothers 11.6 months of parental leave.

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Remote Work Burnout: A Toronto Lawyer's Case Highlights Risks of Insufficient Vacation

Toronto lawyer Samantha Seabrook discovered a remote employee hadn't taken sufficient vacation in 2024, highlighting a risk of burnout among high-achieving remote workers; this prompted her to emphasize the importance of disconnection and prompted a discussion of the issue on LinkedIn.

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CEO's Personal Stress Management Journey Transforms Leadership Style

A CEO recounts how a former employee's departure revealed their own leadership shortcomings regarding stress management and work-life balance, leading to improved personal and organizational practices centered on mental well-being and employee support.

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Dutch Caregivers: Open Communication Key to Balancing Work and Care

In the Netherlands, a quarter of employees provide care for loved ones, often secretly; experts advise open communication with employers for workplace adjustments to avoid burnout, while many working caregivers don't discuss their situation due to fear of being perceived as less capable.

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Employee Mental Health Crisis: A Call for Workplace Change

Rising inflation, job insecurity, and demanding work expectations are causing widespread employee burnout, particularly among Generation Z, prompting calls for work-life balance, flexible schedules, and increased employer support for mental well-being.

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Italian EAP Program Reveals High Demand for Disability and Caregiver Support

In 2024, Stimulus Italia's EAP program aided 16,881 individuals, with 36.6% seeking help for disability issues; 35.7% were 40-49-year-old women juggling work and caregiving, highlighting a welfare system gap and increased stress.

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Time Scarcity Epidemic Among Professionals

A significant number of professionals experience a chronic lack of time due to excessive meetings and the fear of missing out (FOMO), leading to stress, burnout, and a decline in well-being; this is prompting companies to offer time management training and highlighting a generational shift towards v...

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Vacations: A Key to Improved Job Performance and Career Success

Taking regular vacations boosts job satisfaction (94% of employees report a refreshed outlook), enhances creativity via "incubation," and demonstrates valuable time-management skills to employers, ultimately benefitting both personal well-being and career advancement.

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DJI Implements 9 PM Office Departure Policy to Curb Overtime

DJI, a leading Chinese drone maker, implemented a 9 PM office departure policy in late February to combat excessive overtime, reflecting a broader government push for work-life balance amidst concerns over burnout and declining birth rates fueled by the "996" work culture and the "neijuan" mentality...

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British Business Owners Work Far Longer Hours Than French Peers

A SumUp survey shows British business owners work significantly longer hours (over 40% work >40 hours/week) than their French counterparts (15%), highlighting contrasting work cultures and raising concerns about burnout and work-life balance.

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