#post-covid-influence

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Productivity
fromenglish.elpais.com
12 hours ago

How the loneliness of working from home can affect mental health: The lab coat mentality is dangerous'

Many writers seek freedom from traditional office work but often find themselves isolated and overworked at home.
Remote teams
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

From microshifting to coffee badging: whatever happened to just doing your job?

Microshifting revolutionizes work by promoting flexible, non-linear work patterns for better work-life balance.
#communication
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
15 hours ago

Psychology says people who reply to messages within seconds aren't just efficient - they've built their sense of safety around being reachable, because somewhere in their past, being slow to respond had consequences - Silicon Canals

Instant responses to messages often stem from a psychological need to mitigate perceived threats rather than mere efficiency.
fromJezebel
2 days ago
Psychology

Every Year, Human Beings Speak Fewer Words than They Used To, Study Suggests

Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
15 hours ago

Psychology says people who reply to messages within seconds aren't just efficient - they've built their sense of safety around being reachable, because somewhere in their past, being slow to respond had consequences - Silicon Canals

Instant responses to messages often stem from a psychological need to mitigate perceived threats rather than mere efficiency.
Psychology
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Every Year, Human Beings Speak Fewer Words than They Used To, Study Suggests

A steady decline in spoken conversation has been observed over the past 14 years, with people speaking significantly fewer words each year.
Careers
fromAxios
2 days ago

Call it America's yo-yo job market

Job growth has fluctuated significantly, resulting in roughly zero net growth over the past year despite adding 178,000 jobs in March.
#burnout
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

There's a specific kind of tiredness that has nothing to do with sleep. It comes from years of translating yourself into a version that other people could handle, and the exhaustion lives in the gap between who you are and who you've been performing so consistently that even you forgot there was a difference. - Silicon Canals

Workplace burnout often stems from the exhaustion of pretending to be someone you're not, rather than from overwork itself.
fromNature
4 days ago
Mental health

Struggling to focus on research when the world is 'on fire'? Some ways to cope

Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

There's a specific kind of tiredness that has nothing to do with sleep. It comes from years of translating yourself into a version that other people could handle, and the exhaustion lives in the gap between who you are and who you've been performing so consistently that even you forgot there was a difference. - Silicon Canals

Workplace burnout often stems from the exhaustion of pretending to be someone you're not, rather than from overwork itself.
Mental health
fromNature
4 days ago

Struggling to focus on research when the world is 'on fire'? Some ways to cope

Global news events are causing burnout and mental exhaustion among researchers, impacting their work and personal lives.
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Burnt-out managers are destroying teams. These 5 daily habits reverse it

Burnout among managers is prevalent, but resilience can be built through specific daily habits, including openly practicing self-care.
#ai
Philosophy
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

The Leadership Skill That's Quietly Fading in the Age of AI

AI-driven efficiency risks diminishing deep thinking, leading to a loss of original understanding and nuanced insight among leaders.
Mindfulness
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

The 1 Skill Leaders Need Most in an Age of Constant Change

Understanding and regulating one's own mind is a key competitive edge in a rapidly changing world influenced by AI and information overload.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

The career ladder is fading as AI reshapes work, LinkedIn exec says

AI is reshaping careers, leading to nonlinear paths where workers have more control over their career trajectories.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Your job isn't disappearing-it's shapeshifting

AI is transforming jobs, but rather than disappearing, roles are evolving and demand for skilled workers is increasing.
Philosophy
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

The Leadership Skill That's Quietly Fading in the Age of AI

AI-driven efficiency risks diminishing deep thinking, leading to a loss of original understanding and nuanced insight among leaders.
Mindfulness
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

The 1 Skill Leaders Need Most in an Age of Constant Change

Understanding and regulating one's own mind is a key competitive edge in a rapidly changing world influenced by AI and information overload.
Careers
fromInc
3 days ago

5 Skills LinkedIn Says Will AI-Proof Your Career in 2026

Workers can harness five key characteristics to stay ahead in the age of AI.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

The career ladder is fading as AI reshapes work, LinkedIn exec says

AI is reshaping careers, leading to nonlinear paths where workers have more control over their career trajectories.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Your job isn't disappearing-it's shapeshifting

AI is transforming jobs, but rather than disappearing, roles are evolving and demand for skilled workers is increasing.
Health
fromDefenderNetwork.com
2 days ago

Sitting Is the New Smoking: Why Houston's Remote Workers Are at Risk

Excessive sedentary behavior linked to serious health issues, including cancer and cardiovascular disease, poses significant risks for remote workers.
#public-relations
Marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

Here's How To Be Irreplaceable When AI Can Displace PR

A strong personal brand is essential for PR professionals to remain irreplaceable in the face of AI disruption.
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago
Marketing

The Future of PR Is Collaborative. Here's Why Lone Wolves Will Lose

Collaboration is the primary driver of growth in the PR industry, replacing competition.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

Here's How To Be Irreplaceable When AI Can Displace PR

A strong personal brand is essential for PR professionals to remain irreplaceable in the face of AI disruption.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

The Future of PR Is Collaborative. Here's Why Lone Wolves Will Lose

Collaboration is the primary driver of growth in the PR industry, replacing competition.
Data science
fromThe Walrus
3 days ago

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Not everyone who chooses a partner with visible problems is making bad decisions. Some of them are choosing people whose damage is louder than their own, because as long as they're fixing someone else, nobody turns the spotlight around and asks what broke them. - Silicon Canals

People often choose partners with visible problems to avoid confronting their own internal issues.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

I'm 66 and I spent forty years trying to stay positive through everything - and what I actually created was a life where nobody knew me well enough to notice when I was drowning - Silicon Canals

Staying positive can lead to hidden struggles and emotional isolation, as individuals often mask their true feelings to appear strong.
Higher education
fromAxios
3 days ago

More students in these majors are switching due to AI: poll

AI significantly influences college students' major choices and job market perceptions.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: From Revolution to Regulation

66% of internet users live where political or social sites are blocked, and 78% are in countries where people have been arrested for online posts. New social media regulations have emerged in dozens of countries in the past year alone.
World politics
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Richard Hatchett, epidemiologist: The risk of a pandemic is greater today than it was in 2019'

Global pandemic preparedness remains inadequate, with increased risks and the necessity for strategic investment in health initiatives.
#meta
Silicon Valley
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Some Meta employees were told to work remotely for the day as layoffs loom

Meta employees in wearables and ads divisions were directed to work remotely amid impending layoffs affecting potentially 16,000 jobs.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Some Meta employees were told to work remotely for the day as layoffs loom

Meta employees in wearables and ads divisions were directed to work remotely amid impending layoffs affecting potentially 16,000 jobs.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

3 Companies Built Their Fortunes on COVID Vaccines, but Only 1 Has a Real Plan for What Comes Next

Investors must evaluate which biotech company has a viable plan for future growth amidst declining stock performances post-COVID-19 vaccine boom.
#artificial-intelligence
Education
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries and creating new job opportunities, necessitating advanced technical skills for future relevance.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries and creating new job opportunities, necessitating advanced technical skills for future relevance.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
6 days ago

A Positive Outlook for Advertising in the New World

The advertising industry is entering a positive phase with strong confidence in media investment across various sectors.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
5 days ago

What Gen Z can teach us about commanding respect in the workplace

Gen Z founders leverage unique insights from limited workplace experience to foster ownership and impact among their team members.
Women
fromeuronews
6 days ago

Working from home is linked to higher fertility, new study finds

Working from home is linked to higher fertility, with couples having more children when both partners work from home.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromForbes
4 days ago

Remote Work Shift: Navigating The Rise In Return To Office Policies

Companies are mandating return-to-office policies despite evidence of remote work productivity.
Remote teams
fromInc
4 days ago

My Team Wants To Work From Home -- But Some Of Them Are Terrible At It

Balancing remote work fairness is challenging when performance varies significantly among staff.
Remote teams
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

This Is a Normal Part of Working Today. I Don't Understand How People Do It Without Losing Their Minds.

Remote work culture can create stress due to constant connectivity expectations on platforms like Slack.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromForbes
4 days ago

Remote Work Shift: Navigating The Rise In Return To Office Policies

Companies are mandating return-to-office policies despite evidence of remote work productivity.
Remote teams
fromInc
4 days ago

My Team Wants To Work From Home -- But Some Of Them Are Terrible At It

Balancing remote work fairness is challenging when performance varies significantly among staff.
Remote teams
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

This Is a Normal Part of Working Today. I Don't Understand How People Do It Without Losing Their Minds.

Remote work culture can create stress due to constant connectivity expectations on platforms like Slack.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

No mediocre worker is safe the bar for keeping your job just went up

Companies are replacing underperforming employees with better talent due to constrained hiring budgets and a focus on maximizing performance.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 days ago

Ben Armstrong of MIT on the Future of Work and Adapting to Technological Change

Generative AI tools require human involvement for accuracy and relevance, similar to the early internet's need for effective user engagement.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

This Theory Explains Why Neurodivergents Are Burning Out

Neurodivergent individuals experience higher burnout rates, necessitating accommodations to balance job demands and resources.
Digital life
fromHuffPost UK
2 days ago

What Is 'Deadzoning'? The 2026 Travel Trend All About Logging Off For Real

Deadzoning is a cultural shift towards disconnecting during travel to combat burnout and prioritize mental health over constant connectivity.
#layoffs
Marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I was laid off twice from the same company. The second time was a gut punch but taught me not to take cuts personally.

Layoffs can be emotionally devastating, especially when they occur unexpectedly after a return from maternity leave.
Marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I was laid off twice from the same company. The second time was a gut punch but taught me not to take cuts personally.

Layoffs can be emotionally devastating, especially when they occur unexpectedly after a return from maternity leave.
Public health
fromAbc
5 days ago

Australia has not yet reached 'tipping point' for WFH directive, says expert

The fuel crisis is prompting calls for support staff exemptions and increased work-from-home options amid rising petrol prices and potential rationing.
World politics
fromsg.news.yahoo.com
1 week ago

YAHOO POLL: Should Singapore consider IEA's recommendation for people to work from home?

The world faces a significant energy security threat due to rising prices from the Middle East conflict, prompting calls for reduced energy consumption.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Job seekers face increased ghosting, with 53% affected, largely due to AI-driven application processes overwhelming recruiters.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

9 reasons AI isn't going to take your job (yet) | Fortune

Employers should approach AI adoption cautiously, as predictions about its impact on employment and capabilities have often been inaccurate.
Digital life
fromForbes
5 days ago

Digital Nomads Are Changing How Professionals Think About Work In 2026

Digital nomads are redefining work-life balance by prioritizing location and lifestyle over traditional office-based employment.
#gas-prices
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
2 days ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromAol
2 days ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromAol
2 days ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
2 days ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromAol
2 days ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromAol
2 days ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says the reason aging people feel like they don't matter isn't about what they've lost - it's that society defines mattering as productivity and visibility, and the moment you step outside those narrow roles, your value becomes invisible even to people who love you - Silicon Canals

Retirement and aging can lead to feelings of invisibility and worthlessness due to society's narrow definitions of productivity.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

There's a specific exhaustion that belongs to people who spent decades being exactly what everyone needed them to be - and then one day realized they couldn't remember what they needed - Silicon Canals

People-pleasing leads to losing one's identity and can result in profound exhaustion and disconnection from self.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

3 Ways to Assign Social Meaning in the Digital Age

Belonging is essential for fulfillment, especially in challenging times, yet the digital age complicates genuine connections.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Impact of Detached Reactions to Tragedy

Detached responses to tragedy lower accountability and hinder empathy, while specific, caring responses promote genuine concern and action.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Fear of Being Canceled Activates an Ancient Alarm

Therapists are observing a new anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of public shaming and ostracism, termed akyronophobia.
Remote teams
fromAxios
3 days ago

Office vacancies hit record high

Companies are reducing office space needs due to a shift towards remote and hybrid work models post-pandemic.
Remote teams
fromInfoQ
3 days ago

How to Handle Trusts and Psychological Safety When Scaling Organizations

Trust must be built team by team; it cannot be replicated as organizations scale.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A new normal': inquiry's key findings on how Covid changed UK society

The final Covid-19 inquiry module concluded after three years, examining pandemic's societal impact and legacy while recommending future improvements.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

4 Top Workplace Challenges for 2026 and Beyond

Toxic leadership and workplace cultures persist, necessitating continuous learning and coping strategies for stress and work-life balance.
#oracle
Remote teams
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Oracle axes thousands of jobs in massive layoff - notifying fired employees with 6 a.m. email

Oracle laid off thousands of employees via email, citing organizational changes and business needs, causing widespread fear and frustration among remaining staff.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Big Tech is still laying people off via mass email

Oracle has begun laying off thousands of employees, notifying them via mass email without personal communication from leadership.
Remote teams
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Oracle axes thousands of jobs in massive layoff - notifying fired employees with 6 a.m. email

Oracle laid off thousands of employees via email, citing organizational changes and business needs, causing widespread fear and frustration among remaining staff.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Big Tech is still laying people off via mass email

Oracle has begun laying off thousands of employees, notifying them via mass email without personal communication from leadership.
#return-to-office
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

COVID-19, teleworking, and firms' office-related decisions: an emerging literature

Verbatim quotes from the study cannot be extracted from the citation list provided. To supply exact, detailed quotes of around 60–85 words, the complete study document or the relevant passages must be provided. Please upload the full study document or paste the quoted passages and exact verbatim extractions will be returned in the requested format.
Remote teams
fromWorld Economic Forum
2 weeks ago

Why return-to-office mandates asking the wrong question

Most businesses already operate as distributed organizations across offices and timezones; success depends on maximizing productivity rather than enforcing office presence.
US politics
fromWordtothewise
1 month ago

Not Business as Usual

Community members are leading grassroots resistance and providing mutual aid in response to aggressive U.S. immigration enforcement and deserve support.
fromThe Hill
3 weeks ago

The return-to-the-office trend backfires

Across practitioner reports and peer-reviewed research, including a new report from the Institute for Corporate Productivity, organizations that commit to highly flexible models, including remote-first, report strong output, healthier engagement, and faster growth than mandate-driven peers.
Remote teams
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Global health's defining test

Perhaps the most significant milestone was the adoption by WHO Member States of the Pandemic Agreement, a landmark step towards making the world safer from future pandemics. Alongside this, amendments to the International Health Regulations came into force, including a new pandemic emergency alert level designed to trigger stronger global cooperation. And to sustainably finance the WHO's work, governments in a historic show of support increased their contributions to our core budget.
Public health
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Leaders can't operate like it's business as usual. Here's why

Leaders must acknowledge unprecedented disruption rather than pretend normalcy exists, as transparency builds trust while denial undermines team confidence during constant organizational challenges.
Remote teams
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Business transformation for Post-COVID relevancy

The pandemic accelerated digital transformation and hybrid work adoption, creating lasting changes that vaccination will not simply erase.
#hybrid-work
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