Bryan Lufkin
BBC
New York, NY, United States
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Why some US workers get ‘Summer Fridays’
For decades, some US firms give workers Friday afternoons off over the summer. But which workers have this luxury, and will it become more common? → Read More
The case for turning off your Zoom camera
Bosses want video call cameras on. But workers may have a strong argument against appearing on screen when they don’t want to. → Read More
The smoke and mirrors of unlimited paid time off
Having as much holiday as you want? Sounds great – until it’s not. → Read More
What 'upskilling' means for the future of work
Many experts believe upskilling is urgent – but most people don’t know where to start. Fortunately, there are many ways to hone your skills. → Read More
Workcations: The travel trend mixing work and play
We’ve been taught to keep work and play apart. Yet more of us are still taking workcations, years into the pandemic – and reaping the benefits. The trend could be here to stay. → Read More
The taboo of 'selling out' for a better-paying job
These days, swapping a passion role for a less-interesting job with better pay and benefits could well make sense. Is it time to end the stigma of 'selling your soul'? → Read More
Is there a minimum amount of time you need to stay at a job?
As the world of work undergoes overwhelming change, does the idea you have to stay in a job for a year still apply? → Read More
Why hiring takes so long
Many hiring managers make candidates wait for weeks when they apply for jobs. Can't they speed things up? → Read More
Are we heading towards a summer of sex?
Now that vaccines are rolling out, some are trumpeting plans to make up for a year of isolation. So, is a hedonistic summer in the offing? Not so fast, say experts. → Read More
How asynchronous communication could change your workday
More of us are working different hours than our colleagues, reducing our real-time communication. Will it stay this way? → Read More
Do 'maximisers' or 'satisficers' make better decisions?
There are two main types of decision-makers, experts say. Understanding which you are could help improve your choices. → Read More
Why ambiverts are better leaders
Blending both extrovert and introvert personality types can make you indispensable in the office – and finding that balance is a skill we can all master. → Read More
What happens when you work from bed for a year
The allure of working from bed is strong – but turning your mattress into your office can trigger a slew of health problems, both psychological and physical. → Read More
The biggest unknowns in a post-pandemic work world
Readers share their most pressing questions and concerns about the future of work in post-Covid societies. → Read More
Presenteeism
More people who have health problems – either physical or mental – are still showing up for work anyway. → Read More
Remote workforce
Some cities are paying people to move in, hoping new remote workers can boost local economies and populations. → Read More
Microbreaks
Taking regular miniature pauses from intensive work – even if they last just seconds – can yield big benefits. → Read More
Gig reality
Self-employment is more common than ever, but some are finding the romance of being your own boss comes with a price. → Read More
Liz Johnson
How the Paralympic gold medallist is working to bridge the workplace diversity gap → Read More
Finance vests
The casual fleece shell replaces suits in the name of comfort. But it also draws criticism and ridicule. → Read More