In January 2021, the European Parliament approved a “right to disconnect” policy which passed relatively unnoticed in the midst of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. This resolution recognises workers rights to switch off outside of working hours, in order to protect their mental health, wellbeing and private lives.
A Eurofound survey estimated that one third of ... Show More
Today
Why are we so fascinated by true crime?
The 21st century has seen true crime stories surge in popularity, dominating bookshelves and TV schedules. Documentaries like Making A Murderer and podcasts like Serial, which investigate real-life crimes, have become smash hits, attracting millions of viewers and downloads. Over ... Show More
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Today
Why do we cross our fingers to wish for luck?
Whether it’s making a wish over a birthday cake, waiting for lottery results, or opening an email following a job interview, it's pretty common to cross your fingers. It’s a way of communicating that we’re hoping luck swings in our favor and our wishes come true. Often, you don’t ... Show More
4m 14s
Oct 2021
How Companies and Workers Are Fighting Burnout
As work and life boundaries become more blurred, more workers say they are suffering from burnout. WSJ Work & Life columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how workers can reduce burnout, and how companies are helping them focus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi ... Show More
7m 15s
Apr 2023
We’re back in the office - so how much has work changed?
When the pandemic disrupted the workforce, showing that lots of jobs can be done remotely and making workers rethink the values they want from their jobs, many people thought it would change the way we work forever. In 2023, a lot of those workers are back in the office and feeli ... Show More
14m 7s
Jun 2022
Episode 27. What does burnout look like?
Who is feeling burnout? To me, it feels like many people around me are feeling emotionally, mentally and physically drained. I know I certainly am. Is it the effect of the pandemic? Life can feel very overwhelming these days, and I think we need to recognize it so that we can do ... Show More
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