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Euroviews. AI has the potential to be a transformative force in the workplace

If we cast AI as humanity’s technological companion rather than competitor, AI will enable us to refocus again on human strengths and, perhaps even establish a more efficient, sustainable, and human-centric workplace, Sonali Fenner writes.

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Euroviews. 'Contractor' should not be a bad word

The flexibility, agility, and fresh perspectives that contractors bring can invigorate a company's operations and keep it competitive in an ever-changing market, Pedro Barros writes.

Moments

US digital nomads are flocking to this affordable Mexican beach city

Under-the-radar Mazatlán is becoming a hub for US digital nomads.

Work

Which countries in Europe offer the most generous sick leave?

More workers are taking sick days in the UK than at any point during the last decade. How does the situation compare with European countries?

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Moments

Digital nomads: What remote jobs require minimal experience?

Remote working is more accessible than ever thanks to a range of low-experience jobs available for those looking to earn while travelling.

Work

Meet the CEO on a personal crusade to crush cancer stigma at work

A campaign launched by Publicis Groupe’s chief executive to empower workers receiving cancer treatment has got the backing of more than 600 companies.

World News

Euroviews. Gender gaps have narrowed. It isn’t over until equal pay is the norm

Simply rewarding men for being more confident in the workplace is inexcusable, Ritu Mohanka writes.

Work

Tips for a healthy workplace, from three ‘chief happiness officers’

Spoiler alert: The secret to a happy workplace is not free food or gym memberships.

Work

The EU’s population is set to shrink by 6% by 2100

Is Europe facing a demographic crisis? We break down the data.

Work

Greying but staying: The Europeans still working in their 70s

The EU’s average legal retirement age is 64, yet many Europeans are still working past the age of 65 and even 75.

Work

Poland's reverse brain drain: Meet the tech workers tempted back home

Poland is set to outstrip the UK economically by the end of the decade. It's prompting a wave of the Polish diaspora to return home to work in tech.

United Kingdom

Brexit-backing boss says lack of overseas workers crippling UK economy

Simon Wolfson, head of the Next retail chain who backed the UK's exit from the EU, says what has resulted is "not the Brexit I wanted".

World News

World population to hit 8 billion

World population is to hit 8 billion, with the largest increase coming from the global south.

Work

More workers are burning out over fears robots are taking their jobs

Researchers say fear about robots taking our jobs is at times unfounded, with many people underestimating their own capabilities compared to a robot.

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Colombians celebrate "World Lazy Day"

Colombians paraded on beds on the occasion of "World Lazy Day", a festival organised every year since 1985.

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Will artificial intelligence lead to job losses?

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Experts argue that technology will lead to workforce disruption rather than destruction and that AI will help employees be better at their jobs.

Tech News

Swedish 'buy now, pay later' firm Klarna to lay off 10% of staff

Klarna's CEO told staff in a pre-recorded video message: "What we are seeing now in the world is not temporary or short-lived, and hence we need to act".

Work

Revealed: The best places to work in Europe in 2022

Tech companies have dominated Glassdoor’s ranking of the best companies to work for this year, but who comes out on top in Europe?

France

COVID-19: Staff shortages stoke fears at hospital near Paris

"There are currently 20% of intensive care beds in the Ile-de-France region that are closed due to lack of personnel," revealed Paris hospital's deputy director, Yohann Mourier.

Work

What a labour lawyer had to say about firing 900 US workers over Zoom

The boss of Better.com coldly dismissed 900 people in a Zoom call. Heavily criticised, Vishal Garg has apologised but maintains the collective layoff.