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World of HR: The Netherlands is slowly adopting a four-day workweek

While companies in the US shrink flexible work options, the largest labor union in the Netherlands is advocating for a 32-hour workweek.


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How multinational firms are supporting workers affected by the US-Israeli war with Iran

The unrest has prompted some companies to evacuate their employees, while others have allowed staff to temporarily relocate or work remotely.


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The dos and don’ts of office romance

“The company’s at risk, your career is at risk, and their career is at risk if something goes wrong.”


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Global worker confidence declines, while job satisfaction remains strong

Workers in 19 countries also report steady well-being, though employees in Japan report poor work-life balance and lack confidence in their skills, ManpowerGroup report finds.


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How HR can tackle the chronic job stressors behind employee burnout

“If you’re going to do something to actually make a difference in a positive direction, you have to focus on what’s causing it in the workplace and not just blame the victim and point a finger.”


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World of HR: India’s culture of overwork comes into focus with potential new right to disconnect law

Officials introduced the advantageous-to-employees legislation less than one week after Infosys’s CEO called for longer working hours.


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How HR can promote work-life balance

“HR sets the tone,” Sam DeMase, career expert at ZipRecruiter, says.

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