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Portugal's remote working law is a 'game changer,' but what's changed?

No phone calls after hours, help with internet bills and remote working rights for parents are just some of the changes in a new law approved by Portuguese lawmakers.

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Remote workstation crowned champion at top inventors contest in Paris

The annual contest, now in its 120th year, is the premier showcase for inventors of all kinds of everyday objects.

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How has COVID affected workers?

How did life change for workers in the European Union due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Euroviews. Remote work is providing huge opportunities for developing countries

Poorer countries will benefit the most as WFH (work from home) and WFA (work from anywhere) trends become more mainstream. Here's why.

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Belgian government to propose four-day working week

A government spokesperson confirmed the plans to Euronews Next, saying they would be announced in the coming days.

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The first digital nomad village has opened in Croatia

Croatia’s first purpose-built digital nomad village has just launched, catering to globetrotting entrepreneurs.

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Why your boss showing empathy may make you more productive at work

A new study shows that empathy is a necessity for leaders in today’s workplace and may be key to keeping workers amid “The Great Resignation”.

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Euroviews. Monitoring employees remotely is more about trust than control

Research says 80 per cent of employers are use monitoring software to oversee remote workers but this erodes trust and can lead to less productivity.

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What technology is being used to make offices COVID-safe?

From air-cleaning robots to contactless coffee machines, what role does technology play in keeping our offices COVID-safe?

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Where are the best spots for digital nomads in India? Here's our guide

With India back open for international travellers, why not head for a workation? Here's our guide to all the best destinations for digital nomads in India

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These robots are making the workplace more inclusive for humans

At Tokyo’s new Dawn café, robots whizz around taking orders. But rather than AI, they are powered by humans thousands of kilometres away.

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Is Facebook’s virtual reality app the future of work meetings?

Facebook is testing a new VR app that allows you to join meetings remotely as an avatar.

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Would you accept being paid less to work remotely?

New plans could see Google employees who choose remote working paid less according to their location and cost of living.

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‘Global mountain’ of desktop PCs abandoned in offices due to COVID-19

Carmen Ene gives us her take on the worldwide e-waste crisis which has seen 53.6 million metric tonnes generated in one year.

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Tech this week: Apple abuse crackdown and Virgin's $450k space flights

Apple moves to stop the spread of child abuse images, Virgin Galactic launches its $450,000 tickets and Ray-Ban plans smart sunglasses with Facebook.

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Companies used AI to monitor workers during pandemic, says trade union

Businesses have started using artificial intelligence to keep track of things like employees' working hours.

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Get into beach-based working with these 7 digital nomad destinations

Fancy working from Mexico or Barbados? Well these paradise-like spots are offering 'digital nomad visas'.

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Iceland’s four-day week trial an 'overwhelming success'

The trial found that workers’ productivity and well-being improved. It went so well that now most Icelanders work a shorter week.

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The EU is planning new safety rules for the workplace - wherever it is

Nearly 40 per cent of employees worked at home during the pandemic. The EU is now looking to protect worker health and safety - wherever the office is.

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Will European workers take mandatory COVID jabs lying down?

As US banks demand that staff are fully COVID vaccinated before returning to the office, will European corporations follow suit?