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Our conceptions of work have shifted, and work is more about finding meaning and independence. Companies that refuse to offer flexible, autonomous... 
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There are many theories as to why the gender pay gap exists. But according to Harvard economist Claudia Goldin, work flexibility may be the way to fix it.
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Flexible jobs for baby boomers can provide some supplemental income and keep you active as a retiree.
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April 26, 2014 10:55 AM
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"Careers" are Dead! Long live careers! Traditional linear, continuous and compounding 'Careers' are becoming the anomaly instead of the norm. Developing your 'diversified' or 'portfolio' career means being able to emphasize and leverage your expertise and experience instead of specific roles or functions, or even industries. If you want to transition, be strategic about what you want and be thoughtful about how to get there. Don't forget your ambitions in other areas of your life that you would like to fit in as well.
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April 26, 2014 10:37 AM
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All about balancing your work-life balance There are four different, or should we say main, factors in life that you have to learn to master in order to maintain a healthy life style. Those factors...
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April 25, 2014 8:09 PM
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"In today’s highly technological world, it is not uncommon for employees to spend part or all of their time working remotely. Some employees split their time between the office and their home, while others work from home full time. This can become a confusing area when it comes to writing your resume, however. For employees in telecommute jobs who are based out of their home, they question what they should put as far as location."
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April 25, 2014 8:03 PM
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Compressed hours, job shares and home-working can all have surprising benefits, according to new research l Ines Wichert
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April 24, 2014 12:15 AM
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In 1930 economist John Maynard Keynes predicted that modern technology would give workers more leisure time. But technology has proven to be a mixed blessing. While it has allowed us to
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April 24, 2014 12:14 AM
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This Thursday is bring your kids to work day at Pandora (BYKTW as we call it) - it's always one of the year's highlights to see kids swarming all over the company. This year, we're actually letting
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April 23, 2014 11:01 PM
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With the right mix of people and skills, flexibility can become the 'norm'.
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April 22, 2014 5:02 PM
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There is a new black in the hiring world and it's called flexible work arrangements.
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April 28, 2014 12:34 PM
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News for working mums - an Australian survey by Ernst & Young shows that offering flexible working to working mums and other women can boost productivity.
Australian study finds that women in flexible roles appeared to be the most productive members of the country’s workforce.
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April 28, 2014 12:57 PM
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You are reading an article fromthe rise of flexible working series, to read more about this you can visit theseries homepage. It’s certainly a topic that’s bang on trend. In the last few weeks we’ve seengovernments, private companies and trade unions from across Europe go back and forth on the...
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April 28, 2014 12:52 PM
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By the end of this decade, the traditional ‘nine-to-five’ job will be “obsolete”, a survey has claimed.
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April 26, 2014 10:22 AM
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Topsy's read of the Tweet-o-sphere over the last month shows another major spike on April 9 - the top tweet is a charming infographic about How to Achieve a Great Work-Life Balance - http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/great-work-life-balance/. Key take-aways are: Say NO with a smile, manage your time better, schedule in FUN!
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April 26, 2014 10:23 AM
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The media flow of 'workplace flexibility' is highlighting study, research and academic sources this week - with Boston College and Sloan surfacing specifically. Balance and life are in discussion combined with work. The visibility of requests, offers and suggestions hint people are taking steps to realize their flex desires.
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April 26, 2014 10:38 AM
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Work-Life Balance? If These People Can Do It, You Can, Too!
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For many busy professionals, the phrase "work-life balance" can seem like an oxymoron.
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April 26, 2014 10:33 AM
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A majority of the pay differential between men and women comes from differences within occupations, not between them, according to a Harvard labor economist.
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April 25, 2014 8:05 PM
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"Stay-at-home moms: Don’t fall for the media chatter that “opting out” of work to raise kids will sound the death knell for your career. It IS possible to get back in. You just need some advice and inspiration."
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April 25, 2014 7:42 PM
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There are a number of advantages of working from home. It is possible to manage your time in a better way. You can save the time that should spend to reach
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April 23, 2014 5:56 PM
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If the future of work is flexible, some Australian businesses are already there.
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April 23, 2014 5:41 PM
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