She’s refused to be on screen. Now, she’s raking in the green. Money will soon be zooming to Laura Tait’s front door as the “anxious” work-from-home travel consultant has successfully sued her ex-employer for forcing her to be on camera during a business video call, infringing on her disability rights. An employment tribunal, held in … Read more
They’re collecting hefty checks without breaking a sweat. Clocking in and cashing out is as easy as pie in the era of remote work. And now, wannabe employees without undergraduate degrees are able to make bank thanks to the prevalence of high-paying posts that don’t require higher education certifications. “More companies are shifting their hiring … Read more
San Diego’s viral “work-from-the-beach” craze may be getting hauled back to shore after city officials shut down future mass remote-work meetups unless organizers obtain costly permits. An “office on the sand” event at Law Street Beach in March drew more than 100 workers sporting laptops and surfboards for a morning of coworking by the ocean … Read more
A manager’s email to an employee about the “5 minute rule” their company has in place for those working from home has left fellow workers gobsmacked. Anyone who has worked remotely knows there is a certain expectation that you be reachable or provide semi-regular updates throughout the day. But one boss at an unnamed company … Read more
Is your back getting on your nerves? Your spine provides structural support, enables mobility and flexibility and protects your spinal cord, which facilitates communication between your brain and the rest of your body. It’s easy to screw up your spine with everyday activities, especially if you have bad posture, a sedentary lifestyle and poor technique … Read more
Work smarter, not harder. A new report has revealed that workers’ preference for a flexible remote work schedule continues well after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. Video conference tech company Owl Labs released its ninth annual State of Hybrid Work report, finding that 65% are interested in “microshifting” — described as “structured flexibility with short, non-linear … Read more
Forget fertility treatments — your home office might be the ultimate baby factory. A new study finds that couples who work from home, even just a day or two a week, are popping out more kids than their office-bound peers. “Work from home, make a baby” might sound like a meme, but researchers say it … Read more
Remote work is becoming increasingly coveted as bosses order employees back to the office half a decade on from the Covid pandemic. But such opportunities still exist, particularly for those in hybrid workplaces, meaning it’s not impossible to snag a gig where you can clock in from anywhere in the world. For Americans frustrated with … Read more
He was working hard, but accused of hardly working. A toxic boss was shamed online after calling out an employee for ghosting because they appeared to be offline, despite completing a major task for that day. The awkward exchange came to light via a viral Instagram post by Ben Askins, a UK career expert who … Read more
Employers are luring workers back to their cubicles with the prospect of more “me time.” As more companies require employees return to the office after years of remote work, they are also enticing colleagues with specialty vacation days meant for wellness, rest and recharging. According to Axios, corporate hubs like New York and Miami have … Read more
She’s not even remotely working. A mom caused controversy online after confessing how lackadaisical her job from home can be, spending company time on shopping and holiday activities instead of working. Posting on Mumsnet and asking others, “Be honest… what do you really do if working from home?” the anonymous lady proudly divulged her day … Read more
As workers worry that they could lose their jobs to AI in the future, some experts claim it’s already happening. Instead of letting their employees “quiet quit,” employers are “silent firing,” or making the roles so hard that workers quit and, subsequently, are replaced by artificial intelligence. George Kailas, the CEO of Prospero.Ai and Fast … Read more
A few weeks ago, a friend and I grabbed coffee on the Upper East Side. It was a crisp, glorious day, so I asked if she wanted to take our orders to-go and wander around Central Park. Sure, she said, but could we head south along Fifth? She needed to swipe her work badge in … Read more
A rural region in Spain is paying remote workers $16,000 to relocate and conduct business in a rolling green valley, just under three hours from Madrid. And it’s not the only country offering workers and entrepreneurs money to move — the list of countries seeking “digital nomads” is growing. Last month, the Regional Government of … Read more
It’s time to bond outside the Zoom room with your co-workers. No, really. Slack is great and all, but a best friendship it does not make. “On a professional level, work friends can be trusted people to whom we can turn for professional advice and feedback, whether it’s how to tackle a specific challenge we … Read more
For years, Laura Rhodes-Levin, a licensed marriage and family therapist, has been trying to get the message out that engaging your five senses can help you lower your work stress. “I am always telling my patients: ‘Come to your senses,’” she said. As the founder of the Missing Peace Center for Anxiety in Agoura Hills, … Read more
Do you ever get the feeling someone’s watching you? In the age of remote working, employers have imagined new ways to keep tabs on employees — even without them realizing it. “There’s little transparency,” Hayley Tsukayama, the associate director of legislative activism at Electronic Frontier Foundation, told the Washington Post. “Even figuring out what is … Read more
Texts, Slacks and Teams, oh my! In the world of remote work, Zoom calls and digital messaging have long reigned supreme — and good ol’ phone calls have fallen to the wayside. According to the Wall Street Journal, some employers are attempting to revive the phone call status quo to break up the monotony of staring … Read more
Working remotely really is all fun and games. Young people in Toronto are logging onto their jobs from a local Chuck E. Cheese to offset days of meetings and memos with pizza and silly arcade games. The unusual concept is the brainchild of 25-year-old tech and artificial intelligence worker Aryeh Bookbinder. A few weeks ago, … Read more
If you find yourself shopping more than Slacking, you’re not alone. Remote employees, researchers say, are responsible for billions of dollars in online sales, whether it’s adding a new outfit to your cart or browsing household essentials — all from the comfort of your home, with no one breathing down your neck. “It’s a little … Read more