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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Remote Work Without a Degree: HubSpot Seeks Talent with Salaries in Dollars

HubSpot is prioritizing practical skills over degrees by offering remote work opportunities with competitive salaries in dollars.

Mar 21 โ€ข 19:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
Sports

The World Championship Debutante Started Jumping Like Kajsa Bergqvist โ€“ and Made a Huge Success

Louise Ekman, a 28-year-old high jumper, has made impressive strides in her sport, crediting her success to flexible work hours and inspiration from Kajsa Bergqvist.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Instead of flexible childcare, flexible working conditions are important for families

Families value flexible working conditions over flexible childcare options according to recent statistics.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Estonian people are increasingly looking for gig work

A report on the growing trend of gig work in Estonia, highlighting insights from Kristjan Vanaselja, head of the employment platform GoWorkaBit.

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

We are moving away from remote work, but we are not returning permanently to the offices

A recent study highlights a significant preference among Polish professionals for flexible and remote working arrangements post-pandemic, contrasting with limited actual market offerings.

Mar 9 โ€ข 04:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

In Prague, the number of flexible offices has jumped. There are 60 percent more since 2019

Prague has seen a significant increase in flexible office spaces, with a 60 percent rise since 2019.

Mar 6 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Flexible phones tried to be destroyed during sports. It did not work

An article discusses failures in attempts to destroy flexible phones during various sports activities.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

See the result: A new agreement has been reached for 105,000 employees in the regions

A new three-year collective agreement has been made for 105,000 regional employees in Denmark, featuring provisions for sick leave and flexible options for salary, pension, and time off.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

READER ASKS: What does a flexible working hour agreement mean and can one refuse it?

An employee questions a change in their employment contract to a flexible work schedule that may reduce their pay and seeks advice on whether they can refuse to sign it.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

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.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

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.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinaโ€™s green energy leader Inner Mongolia starts work on new โ€˜flexibleโ€™ 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.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

'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.

Feb 14 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 5 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Task-Based Working Hours โ€“ 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.

Feb 5 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

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.

Feb 3 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

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 Paranรก.

Feb 2 โ€ข 17:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

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.

Jan 15 โ€ข 23:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"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.

Jan 15 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

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.

Jan 9 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Jan 8 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

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.

Dec 30 โ€ข 17:20 UTC

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