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A majority of UK companies that experimented with a four-day week want to keep it, but some prefer five days

So-called "quiet quitting" could decrease if companies move to a four-day workweek, an ongoing UK study finds.

The company is demanding its desk workers come back into the office at least three days per week after years of pandemic-era policy.

Trade the office for white sand beaches to boost engagement

An increasing number of employees are engaging in 'side hustles' as part of a portfolio career, a trend driven by the cost of living crisis, and a desire – perhaps triggered during the Covid-19 pandemic – among employees to engage in monetised activities they enjoy.

If you are an active user of social media, you are likely to have encountered the concept of a “side-hustle”. Popularised and promoted by many “influencers”, the side-hustle can take...

<p>🕑<i> 6 minutes </i></p><p>The European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022 recently became law without much attention, notwithstanding that they include some significant obligations on employers which require their immediate attention. This article sets out the key provisions and changes of which employers in Ireland should be aware.</p>

The report has recommended that countries should make use of the experience they developed with working-time reduction and flexibility during the COVID-19 crisis

ILO. Flexible working hours can benefit work-life balance, businesses and productivity

A new report published today (09.01.23 ) by Zoom in collaboration with FRS Recruitment shows Irish job posts offering remote and hybrid work are up 43% over 12 months. Ireland’s hybrid advantage: How flexible working is empowering Irish society and economy indicates growing demand for more flexible work options, with hybrid roles offering rural areas greater access to higher urban-based salaries.