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Senior Moms at Work Share How They're Making It Through
Acts of KindnessMay 18

Senior Moms at Work Share How They're Making It Through

Over 100 senior-level working mothers opened up about balancing careers and caregiving, and their honest stories reveal both struggle and resilience. Their creative solutions and fierce determination show how women are adapting to make it work, even when systems aren't supporting them.

Fast Company2 min read
Pediatrician to Working Moms: Stop the Daycare Guilt
Health & WellnessJun 13

Pediatrician to Working Moms: Stop the Daycare Guilt

A pediatrician is telling working mothers to let go of guilt about choosing daycare, explaining that shared parenting and quality time matter far more than constant supervision. His advice comes as countless parents struggle with societal pressure to be present every moment.

The Better India2 min read
Remote Work Settles at 13% of U.S. Workers in 2024
SolutionsJun 8

Remote Work Settles at 13% of U.S. Workers in 2024

The pandemic shift to working from home has found its sweet spot, with over 13% of Americans now working primarily remotely. That's more than double pre-COVID levels, signaling a permanent transformation in how we work.

Japan Times2 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
6 Tech Companies Let You Work From Anywhere on Earth
SolutionsApr 13

6 Tech Companies Let You Work From Anywhere on Earth

The future of remote work isn't just your home office. It's a beach in Bali, a café in Paris, or wherever inspiration strikes you.

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
Remote Work Adds 291,000 US Babies in 2024
SolutionsMar 27

Remote Work Adds 291,000 US Babies in 2024

Working from home is solving a problem governments spent billions trying to fix: falling birth rates. A 40-country study shows remote work is quietly fueling a baby boom, with couples gaining time and flexibility to start families.

Optimist Daily3 min read
Mom Wakes at 5:45am for a Year, Transforms Her Life
Community HeroesMar 6

Mom Wakes at 5:45am for a Year, Transforms Her Life

A former Dancing with the Stars pro committed to working out before her kids woke up every morning for an entire year. The mental health benefits she discovered far exceeded any physical changes.

Womens Health2 min read
OpenAI Proposes 4-Day Work Week as AI Transforms Jobs
SolutionsApr 8

OpenAI Proposes 4-Day Work Week as AI Transforms Jobs

ChatGPT creator OpenAI wants companies to試試 four-day work weeks with full pay as artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace. The tech giant's new policy roadmap aims to help workers thrive during rapid technological change.

BBC Technology2 min read
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Planet WinsMar 11

Thailand Mandates Remote Work to Cut Fuel Use

Thailand is requiring most state agencies to offer full work-from-home capabilities in a bold move to slash fuel consumption. The policy could reshape how government work gets done while tackling energy costs and emissions.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read
Remote Work Helps Anxious Women in Ghana Join Workforce
SolutionsMar 3

Remote Work Helps Anxious Women in Ghana Join Workforce

New research shows that offering remote work options helped Ghanaian women struggling with anxiety and depression enter the job market. Once working from home, their mental health didn't affect their productivity or earnings at all.

Phys.org2 min read
Hybrid Work Cuts Carbon Emissions Up to 90%, Study Finds
Planet WinsApr 22

Hybrid Work Cuts Carbon Emissions Up to 90%, Study Finds

Working closer to home could slash work-related carbon emissions by up to 90%, according to groundbreaking research from International Workplace Group and engineering firm Arup. The findings show that simply shortening commutes delivers massive environmental wins while boosting employee wellbeing.

Google News - Emissions Reduction3 min read
Australian Council Proposes Four-Day Work Week for Staff
SolutionsApr 1

Australian Council Proposes Four-Day Work Week for Staff

A regional Australian council wants to give employees Fridays off without cutting pay or hours, potentially saving $1 million while improving work-life balance. The Murrumbidgee Council believes the compressed schedule could help recruit staff and boost productivity in rural areas.

ABC Australia2 min read
Gen X Mom's 1980s After-School Video Hits 1M Views
Acts of KindnessJan 30

Gen X Mom's 1980s After-School Video Hits 1M Views

A mother's one-minute reenactment of coming home from school in the 1980s has struck a chord with millions who remember their semi-feral childhoods. From the key on a string to mom's note about working late and going bowling, it's a time capsule of latchkey kid life.

Upworthy3 min read
Mom Influencers Soar 101% as Workplace Pushes Women Out
Acts of KindnessMay 29

Mom Influencers Soar 101% as Workplace Pushes Women Out

More than 400,000 mothers left the workforce last year, but many are finding success as family influencers instead. Social media careers now offer women a way to earn while raising kids, with mom influencers doubling over five years.

Fast Company2 min read
Hawaii Mom Wins National Scholarship While Caring for Seniors
Acts of KindnessMar 27

Hawaii Mom Wins National Scholarship While Caring for Seniors

Rachel Chai, a divorced mother of two, just received a national scholarship to pursue her social work dreams while continuing her decade-long career caring for Hawaii's elderly residents. She's the only Hawaii recipient this year from a program that awarded $73,000 to caregivers nationwide.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
1980s Mom Reveals Parenting Secret: She Just Slept
Acts of KindnessMay 18

1980s Mom Reveals Parenting Secret: She Just Slept

A millennial mom asked her mother how she survived raising kids in the 1980s without Google, baby monitors, or constant worry. Her answers reveal how much parenting anxiety has changed in just one generation.

Upworthy3 min read
Mom Uses Pretend Play to Connect With Angsty Teen
Acts of KindnessMar 28

Mom Uses Pretend Play to Connect With Angsty Teen

A sports marketing mom discovered that pretend play—the same tool that worked when her daughter was little—breaks through teenage angst and creates genuine connection. Research shows parent and child brains literally sync up during play, making it easier for kids to share their feelings.

Upworthy2 min read
Mom Tears Up as Son Beau Works at Coffee Shop She Founded
Community HeroesJun 30

Mom Tears Up as Son Beau Works at Coffee Shop She Founded

Amy Wright created a coffee chain to employ people with disabilities a decade ago. Now her son Beau, who has Down syndrome, just started his first shift there.

Upworthy3 min read
Mom Ditches Phone Punishment for Smarter Discipline
Acts of KindnessMar 27

Mom Ditches Phone Punishment for Smarter Discipline

A viral Instagram post by mom Carol is changing how parents discipline teens. Her shift from taking phones away to using consequences that match the misbehavior is sparking thousands of conversations about what actually works.

Upworthy3 min read

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