A more flexible law encourages young people to try working earlier
The Estonian government has approved changes to the employment contract law that simplify the rules regarding youth employment, aimed at providing better opportunities for young people to gain work experience and establish work habits.
Flexible work harms health. But its ban would harm employees
A discussion reveals that atypical employment conditions can negatively impact mental health, but banning them might not necessarily improve workers' well-being.
Review of Discretionary Labor System: 'Pressing the Growth Switch'
Japan's Prime Minister announced a review of the discretionary labor system in his policy speech, emphasizing the need for flexible working arrangements amid concerns about long working hours.
According to Kersti Kaljulaid, the childcare system should also take later working hours into account
Kersti Kaljulaid argues that Estonia's childcare system should be more flexible to accommodate varying work schedules for parents.
The employees who secretly work four days a week
A flexible remote work policy allows some employees to unofficially enjoy a four-day work week, prioritizing personal time over traditional work commitments.
China’s green energy leader Inner Mongolia starts work on new ‘flexible’ power plants
Inner Mongolia is beginning construction on two 'flexible' power plants that will integrate coal with renewable energy sources to enhance power generation for eastern China.
'There is less willingness to work on construction sites,' says Tenda's CEO
Rodrigo Osmo, CEO of Tenda Construtora, comments on the declining willingness of younger generations to work in construction, despite attractive salaries, due to their preference for flexible work arrangements.
The Job Market in Transformation - The Subject #1654
Businesses are restructuring job offers to attract and retain workers in a heated market with record low unemployment, incorporating broader benefits and flexible work schedules.
Task-Based Working Hours – An Additional Formality or a Way to Flexibility?
The article discusses the task-based working hours system as a flexible option for organizing work responsibilities in companies, as regulated by Polish labor law.
Retirees who combine salary and pension after reaching retirement age grew by 9% in 2025
In Spain, the number of retirees who continue to work while receiving a pension has increased by 9% in 2025, driven by legal reforms allowing flexible retirement and the combination of active retirement with pension benefits.
Why not put your residential address on the CNPJ
The rise of remote work and flexible business models is driving the search for professional structures, such as virtual offices and fiscal addresses, particularly in Pato Branco and the Southwest region of Paraná.
Flexible Travel Planning: A Simple Way to Smart Budget Management
The article discusses how flexibility in travel planning is essential for effective budget management, especially as business trips increasingly integrate with remote work and personal trips are planned more financially consciously.
"The compatibility of family and career is greater," says Linnemann
CDU Secretary General Carsten Linnemann defends the working hours law, viewing it as an opportunity for many families by allowing flexible work hours.
More Flexible Leave: the 2026 Maneuver Redesigns the Balance Between Work and Family
Italy's 2026 Budget Law introduces measures aimed at improving work-life balance by extending the time windows for parental leave and permissions.
Reform of the National Labor Inspectorate Blocked: Doctors and Nurses Breathe a Sigh of Relief
The proposed reform to convert civil law contracts into employment contracts has been blocked, providing relief for many doctors and nurses who prefer flexible work arrangements.
Directions of changes in women's rights in 2025 and planned changes for the coming years
The article discusses planned changes to women's rights concerning remote work and flexible hours for parents and caregivers, allowing them to request such arrangements with limited grounds for employer denial.