Tag #Work-Life Balance

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Spanish Parliament Demands Full Funding for Parental Leave Amidst EU Lawsuit

The Spanish Parliament approved a motion requiring the government to fully fund eight weeks of parental leave, rejecting the Socialist party's opposition due to a claimed €1.8 billion cost. This follows an EU lawsuit against Spain for non-compliance with the directive, resulting in potential fines e...

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Ireland Tops Europe in Work-Life Balance, Study Shows

A new study by Remote ranks Ireland as the best European country for work-life balance, citing generous sick pay and public safety; Iceland places second due to long vacations and high happiness levels; while longer workweeks negatively correlate with better rankings.

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Saxony-Anhalt: Women Hold 34% of Leadership Positions, Exceeding National Average

In Saxony-Anhalt, 34% of leadership positions are held by women in 2022, exceeding the national average but revealing large discrepancies across sectors, with a persistent gender pay gap showing women earn €4,549 monthly versus men's €5,040.

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Circadian Rhythms: \$400 Billion US Economic Loss Highlights Need for Schedule Flexibility

The US economy loses \$400 billion yearly due to sleep deprivation caused by misaligned work schedules and circadian rhythms; companies are seeing productivity gains by adjusting schedules to employees' peak performance times; a more flexible approach to scheduling offers significant future benefits...

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Rise in Dual Part-Time Employment Challenges Traditional Dutch Family Model

The number of Dutch couples both working part-time has risen significantly to 419,000, challenging the traditional "one-and-a-half earner model" and prompting research into the role of recent parental leave policies.

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Unequal Household Income in Germany: Impact on Relationships

A German article investigates the unequal distribution of household income, focusing on the experiences of primary or sole earners and exploring the resulting conflicts and compromises within families, highlighting the gender pay gap as a contributing factor.

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EY Employees Vote on 48-Hour Workweek Amidst Overtime Concerns

At EY, a significant employee referendum from April 14-21 will decide whether to reinstate a 48-hour workweek limit, prompted by high overtime (25% of employees exceed 50 hours weekly for over 20 weeks annually), leading to health issues and a contested 2021 agreement that rarely provides support.

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Ireland Tops European Work-Life Balance Index

A February Gallup survey of 10,000 workers shows personal well-being is the top job consideration. A Remote study ranks Ireland as the best European work-life balance destination, citing generous sick leave and high public safety as key factors. Countries with longer workweeks rank lower.

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German Gender Pay Gap Widens with Higher Education, Driven by Part-Time Work

A new DIW Berlin study reveals that the gender pay gap in Germany widens with increasing professional qualifications, reaching 28 percent for 50-year-old university graduates; this is mainly due to women's higher rate of part-time work after age 30, which is influenced by societal and political fact...

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Record High Resignations in Spain Highlight Workplace Dissatisfaction

Rosa Sánchez's resignation exemplifies a growing trend in Spain: over 3.1 million people voluntarily left their jobs in 2024, a 49% increase since 2021, driven by factors like low salaries, lack of career progression, and poor work-life balance.

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Micro-Retirement: A New Approach to Work-Life Balance

Micro-retirement, inspired by Timothy Ferriss's "The 4-Hour Workweek", involves taking short, regular breaks from work to pursue personal interests and combat burnout, unlike traditional sabbaticals; it's a recurring pattern, not a one-time event.

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EU Remote Work Decreases Despite High Employee Preference

Major companies are mandating office returns, causing a decline in fully remote work in the EU, while hybrid work remains the most common model (44%). However, employee preference for remote work remains high (74%), with the desire for fully remote work increasing from 13% in 2020 to 24% in 2024.

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