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Revisiting location-based pay in this era of remote work

by David Brancaccio , Rose Conlon , Erika Soderstrom and Daniel Shin
Oct 15, 2021
Companies are choosing to reduce the pay of remote workers who head to areas with a lower cost of living.
More companies are cutting down the pay of remote workers who choose to live in areas with a lower cost of living.
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Why some companies are cutting back the 40-hour workweek

by Amy Scott and Minju Park
Oct 5, 2021
As workers struggle with burnout during the pandemic, some employers are testing a four-day week to combat overwork and lift morale.
Abigail Marks, professor of the future of work at Newcastle University, worries that some employers will "try and force five days’ work into four days."
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Why people are anxious about returning to the office, and what to do about it

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
Sep 16, 2021
A therapist's advice for navigating the mental health effects of going back to work.
Not everyone feels emotionally ready to go back to the workplace, according to Amanda Fialk, a licensed clinical social worker.
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A tour of the remote-work industrial complex

by Matt Levin
Aug 19, 2021
The remote-work revolution has spawned an industry unto itself: remote-work consulting.
People are likely to be working from home for some time, so some employers are investing in services like feng shui consulting and virtual reality.
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Business districts face an uncertain future as return-to-office is delayed

by Kristin Schwab
Aug 17, 2021
State Street is closing its two Manhattan offices — a sign of what may be to come as we get closer to many companies' back-to-office target dates.
A year and a half into the pandemic, average office occupancy rates in the U.S. are around 30%, according to commercial real estate firm JLL. Above, an empty street and closed businesses in New York City's financial district in April 2020.
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Will some workers be left behind if they work from home?

by Kristin Schwab
Aug 6, 2021
Remote working could slow the careers of young people, women and workers of color, experts say.
Research shows that managers are more likely to recognize the achievements of in-person workers rather than work-from-home employees. This could disadvantage parents and caretakers.
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Startups formed during the pandemic are rewriting the rules for how new companies work

by Stephanie Hughes
Aug 6, 2021
Startups without any office space used to be mostly unheard of. Now, they may be here to stay.
Among the stated advantages of remote work are a "culture of documentation" and improved management skills.
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Business travel will have a slow recovery, report finds

by Samantha Fields
Aug 3, 2021
Deloitte's study predicts that corporate travel, lucrative for the industry, may take years to reach pre-pandemic levels — if it ever does.
Business travel revenue is rebounding for airlines. Zoom is a competitor, though.
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Communities lure remote workers with cash and perks

by Kristin Schwab
Jul 26, 2021
We’re talking anywhere from $2,000 to $20,000, plus park passes or camping equipment to sweeten the deal.
Trying to leverage workers' ability to connect with their employers from anywhere, places like Topeka, Kansas, are offering incentives to relocate.
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One way to boost innovation? Invite everyone to the meeting.

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
Jun 30, 2021
Author Keith Ferrazzi says remote and hybrid work lets organizations expand who's involved in decision-making.
Author Keith Ferrazzi says remote and hybrid work lets organizations expand who's involved in decision-making.
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