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Most UK workers now expect to retire at 62 years old

Workplace Insight

It surveyed employees aged 35-55 working in seven industry sectors across the UK. The report claims to identify workers’ current and future employment and retirement expectations and the impact these may have, not only on the shape of the future UK workforce, but also on employers in the industry sectors surveyed.

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The significance of women’s health is increasingly acknowledged in the modern workplace

Workplace Insight

Endometriosis: Affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, endometriosis is a condition marked by severe pain and infertility, with an average diagnosis taking up to 10 years to confirm. A question that often comes up is whether employers need to support women’s health and what role they should play.

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Two in five people are working extra hours as cost-of-living crisis bites

Workplace Insight

HR software provider Ciphr surveyed 1,000 employees across the UK about their experiences of rising living costs in 2023, and any actions they’ve taken, or have considered taking, because of financial pressures. Worryingly, over two-fifths (43 percent) of those surveyed have struggled to buy food or pay their bills.

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Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek — now 

Ideas.Ted

The results: Increased productivity and creativity; improved recruitment and retention; less burnout for founders and leaders; and more balanced and sustainable lives for workers — all without cutting salaries or sacrificing customer service. As a result, companies didn’t cut salaries when they reduced hours.

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Five Must-Haves Every Aspiring Digital Nomad Needs To Succeed In 2024

Allwork

Up-to-date passports are essential for digital nomads, as many countries enforce a six-month validity rule to ensure that travelers’ passports do not expire while they are within their borders. Travel experts highly recommend travel insurance when abroad for a prolonged period to avoid potentially high medical costs.

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6 Reasons Men Are Not Working as Much as They Used To

Success

In a 2024 survey conducted by the Bipartisan Policy Center, 57% of men between the ages of 20 and 54 said the main reason they weren’t working was due to a personal health issue. More women in the workforce can mean fewer job opportunities and, in some cases, lower salary options for men—which seems to be a barrier for them.

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What Is Happiness and Why Is It Important?

Success

author of Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth , created five simple questions to assess overall happiness—the Satisfaction with Life Scale—which has since become a universal survey used in most happiness research. The three components add up to make “H,” overall happiness. In 1985, Ed Diener, Ph.D., Not exactly.

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