Microsoft Places Aims to Make Workplaces More Flexible With AI

Microsoft Places, the company’s new connected workplace platform designed to reimagine flexible work with AI is now available in public preview.
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Why Company Values Should be a Top Priority When Looking For a New Job

Written by: Aoibhinn Mc BrideIs the promise of office perks and gym membership schemes enough to attract new employees? Or is it better to invest in a value system that promotes sustainable working practices? Read more… Continue reading Why Company Values Should be a Top Priority When Looking For a New Job

Stress and high effort/low reward work doubles men’s heart disease risk

A study of white-collar workers has found that men who experience work stress coupled with a job that requires high effort for low reward are at double the risk of developing heart disease, having a similar impact on heart health as obesity.Continue Re… Continue reading Stress and high effort/low reward work doubles men’s heart disease risk

Want a New Job? Explore Opportunities at the 10 Top US Startup Ecosystems

Written by: Kirstie McDermott
Silicon Valley is just one of a number of key US startup ecosystems fueling startups, all of which drive investment and job creation: check where new opportunities are in the US right now. Continue reading Want a New Job? Explore Opportunities at the 10 Top US Startup Ecosystems

111 Resources, idea starters and opportunities for people who can “work from anywhere”

The world is currently undergoing a societal tectonic shift so significant that it might one day define the COVID-19 pandemic as the catalyst for a new era of international mobility – yet no-one seems to realize.Continue ReadingCategory: LifestyleTags:… Continue reading 111 Resources, idea starters and opportunities for people who can “work from anywhere”

OnLoop launches with $5.5M to inject some fun into performance reviews

OnLoop consistently gathers employee feedback and goals so that the company has better insights into how both individuals and teams are doing. Continue reading OnLoop launches with $5.5M to inject some fun into performance reviews

Virtual office platform aims to make remote collaborations fluid and fun

Thanks to the global pandemic, many folks who would normally travel to an office have found themselves working remotely from home. A company called absurd:joy is developing a new virtual office platform that’s “built around privacy, comfort and creativ… Continue reading Virtual office platform aims to make remote collaborations fluid and fun

COVID-19 pandemic sparks new laws banning after-hours work emails

Before the pandemic struck in 2020, a movement to help maintain a healthy work-life was building around the world. Technology was increasingly blurring the boundary between home and work. Many people now had work emails delivered directly to their phon… Continue reading COVID-19 pandemic sparks new laws banning after-hours work emails

Iceland’s short work week trial declared an “overwhelming success”

A massive five-year trial in Iceland exploring the effects of a shorter working week is reporting significantly positive outcomes. The results suggest cutting just four or five hours from a standard work week can lead to dramatic increases in worker we… Continue reading Iceland’s short work week trial declared an “overwhelming success”