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Will employers change your salary if you move to a cheaper area?

May 6, 2021
With remote work on the rise, some employees are moving away from high-cost cities to cheaper places.
Even as COVID-19 cases go down, remote work may be here to stay.
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Hawaii group lures remote workers amid pandemic downturn

Mar 22, 2021
Workers freed of geographic constraints may want to relocate, and Hawaii wants to capitalize on their mobility and skills.
Hawaii's tourism industry has been ravaged by the pandemic, but the crisis may end up bringing workers from a wide range of industries into the state.
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Parents continue to slog through remote school

Jan 7, 2021
Many schools remain closed as COVID-19 cases increase. Parents struggle to manage the competing demands of work and their kids' learning.
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The future of office working doesn’t have to be all or nothing

Sep 24, 2020
Some companies are opening up office spaces in areas closer to where their employees live.
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More working from home means we're generating more residential trash

Aug 31, 2020
Meanwhile, closed offices, stores and stadiums have been producing a lot less commercial garbage.
Workers sort recycled materials at a Maryland facility. Compared to pre-pandemic times, more refuse is being generated by homes and less by businesses.
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As internships move online, will opportunities follow?

Jun 15, 2020
If internships can be done from anywhere, the pipeline for future talent may be getting more inclusive.
Companies have shifted during the coronavirus pandemic to allow their interns to work remotely.
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Sleepless nights are sapping productivity, exacerbating anxiety

May 7, 2020
It's not just you. Sleep has gotten weird for all of us.
Your body is supposed to be asleep overnight, but if you're working, you need fuel.
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When home becomes office, day care and school all at once

Mar 18, 2020
Kids, spouses and roommates are adding stress to unconventional work arrangements.
Designating time for each parent to work or watch the kids could help while working from home.
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How much is a worker-friendly schedule worth?

Oct 11, 2016
New research finds job applicants value working at home and a 9-to-5 schedule, but not flexibility.
Workers aren't willing to take even a 50 cent pay cut for flexible hours, according to a new study.
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Co-working fuels office space on demand

Oct 18, 2013
Working remotely, but not from home.