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Couple Escapes 5-Hour Commute, Builds Award-Winning Farm
Solutions3h ago

Couple Escapes 5-Hour Commute, Builds Award-Winning Farm

Nicole and Nic spent five years commuting five hours daily between Newcastle and Sydney, burning out in the rat race. Nine years later, they run a thriving farm business in northern NSW and finally have the work-life balance they dreamed of.

SBS Australia3 min read
Working From Home Boosts Families by 0.32 Children
Health & WellnessMar 30

Working From Home Boosts Families by 0.32 Children

Couples who work from home at least one day a week have more children than those who don't, according to new research across 38 countries. The findings suggest flexible work could help families balance careers and parenthood.

Euronews3 min read
Swiss Desk System Turns Office Cubicles Into Flex Spaces
InnovationMar 23

Swiss Desk System Turns Office Cubicles Into Flex Spaces

A new furniture collection called Scout is reimagining the dreaded cubicle for modern workplaces. Designer Konstantin Grcic created five adaptable pieces that workers can customize, move, and reconfigure to fit how they actually want to work.

Fast Company2 min read
80% of Workers Fight 'Social Jet Lag' Daily
SolutionsJan 27

80% of Workers Fight 'Social Jet Lag' Daily

Four out of five employees need alarm clocks to wake up because their natural body clocks don't match traditional work hours. Companies are starting to recognize that flexible schedules aren't just nice perks—they're biology-based solutions to a widespread workplace problem.

Fast Company2 min read
New Study Shows How to Win Flexible Work Approval
SolutionsJan 25

New Study Shows How to Win Flexible Work Approval

A groundbreaking Australian study reveals the exact strategies that make managers say yes to remote work requests. The best news? Parents and non-parents have equal chances when they frame their pitch correctly.

Phys.org3 min read