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FEATURES 3 months ago

The case for Gen Z: What we want isn’t much, it’s realistic

Blamed for being entitled, praised for being bold, Gen Z is just trying to survive in the grim economy they inherited.

Work It Right 3 months ago

Why we overwork (and what that might be hiding)

Some of us overwork because we care. Others, because we’re afraid to stop. Either way, it’s time we paid attention to what’s underneath the effort.

Work It Right 3 months ago

Privilege to quit: Hope, desperation and the uneven right to stop

When quitting is seen as failure, only the privileged get to walk away. What if the right to stop was a matter of justice and not just willpower?

Wellness 7 months ago

My weekend of rest and relaxation: A note on bed rotting

Is spending the weekend in bed a sign of burnout, avoidance or just smart living? For some women in Jakarta, bed rotting isn't the problem—it’s the plan.

FEATURES 7 months ago

Are younger workers getting something right about work?

As micro-retirements gain traction, Gen Z and young millennials are challenging traditional ideas of ambition, success and when it’s okay to pause.

Jakarta 1 year ago

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Jakartans weigh in on proposed four-day workweek: Solution or burden?

Governer-elect Pramono Agung suggested the plan could be implemented during the peak of the rainy and dry seasons, among other times, as a way to ease Jakarta’s notorious traffic and mitigate disruptions caused by extreme weather.

Work it Right 3 years ago

Work-Life balance: Does it exist?

Before jumping into the question above, let’s answer this question first: What does a work-life balance actually mean?

World 5 years ago

S. Korean birth rate world's lowest in struggle for balance: UN report

South Korea has the world's lowest birth rate, according to a United Nations report released on Tuesday, as women in Asia's fourth-largest economy struggle to achieve a balance between work and other life demands.

Health 5 years ago

Turning off your work phone and emails could help reduce after-hours work stress: Study

New US research has found that messages and emails about work after you've clocked off for the day can increase levels of negative thinking and stress.