How Will the Metaverse Affect the World of Work in 2022 (and Beyond)?
Although the concept of the metaverse is hardly a new one, Meta plans to up the ante by taking the metaverse mainstream, in a way that could change our interactions for good.
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Ford Is the First Automaker to Allow 30,000 Employees to Work from Home Permanently
Ford’s decision to go remote is an informed one; coming after a survey carried out on its employees in June of last year, where 95% of them reported that they’d want a hybrid work model and are more productive when they work from their homes.
Spain to Begin Testing a 4-Day Workweek
Spain’s left wing political party Más País’ petition to test the 4-day workweek was driven by the idea that working longer doesn’t equate to working smarter.
Ureed.com helped me trade the corporate life for my passion for writing. Here’s how.
Writing for a living seemed like a far-off dream to me when I was deep in the corporate world. Freelancing platform Ureed.com made it a reality.
Flexible Work, Jobs Expected to Increase in the GCC in 2021
Hays PLC’s annual employment report found that most employers in the GCC region either maintained the numbers in their workforce or even increased their employment rates in 2020.
From Remote Work to Digitization, Here are 5 Modern Workplace Trends Your Business Needs in 2020
Taking your business to the next level in 2020 means that you have to stay up-to-date with trends like flexibility, digitization & more. Find out the top 5 modern workplace trends that are paramount to moving forward in the post Covid-19 age.
1 Million Married Women Have Lost Their Jobs During Back-to-School Season. Here’s What We Can Do About It.
Until companies shift their 9-5 framework, working mothers are placed in a vulnerable position where they are forced to sacrifice their careers in favor of their children. But in 2020, freelancing is offering them a lifeline in these uncertain times.
Microsoft Allows Employees to Work From Home Permanently
As most employees continue to work remotely due to the pandemic, Microsoft is restructuring its operations to include a “hybrid workplace” that will guide the company towards increased flexibility even when offices finally reopen.
Making a Case for Remote Work: Notes From a Fully Remote CEO
Ever since COVID-19 came and countries went into lockdown, companies have been forced to work remotely – many for the first time ever. We spoke to Marwan Abdelaziz, the fully remote CEO of Ureed.com, for more on his experience managing a team remotely amid a pandemic and the expansion of his business.
UAE’s Sheikh Mohammed: The Digital Economy Is Our Next Top Priority
The digital expansion is geared to increase the contribution of the digital economy to the country’s GDP from 2019’s 4.3%.
