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COVID-19
A lot of Brits kept working while they were on furlough. Why?
The British furlough scheme paid up to 80% of an employee's salary - but until 1 July, you weren't supposed to work. Many did though.
Cassie Werber writes about renewable energy, politics and society, management and the arts for Quartz.
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Climate Change
What we can do to save the world’s smallest nations from climate change
Small nations like Kiribati, Fiji, Tuvalu and the Maldives, are particularly vulnerable to climate change and sea level rises.
Workforce and Employment
Company culture is holding up surprisingly well in the pandemic
A study by Quartz has found that 37% of respondents feel their company culture has improved since COVID-19, with only 15% stating it had deteriorated.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Here’s why this CEO gave her staff a four-day work week
From more loyal workers to increased productivity, one extra day off a week has numerous benefits for any workforce.
Gender Parity
Melinda Gates’ 'Equality Can't Wait' campaign wants to eliminate the gender pay gap
Melinda Gates has called on stand-up comedians to use homour to draw attention to the issue of gender parity and equal pay.
Workforce and Employment
The three-stage blueprint for “crafting” a flexible career
A new study on flexible working reveals benefits for both employers and employees. A three-stage process is key for success.
Mental Health
Burnout is making us worse at our jobs, according to the WHO
Workplace burnout is a serious issue. So much so that the WHO has officially recognized it for the first time, outlining the three main components of the issue.
Education and Skills
The six biggest military budgets in Europe are controlled by women
Women now control the biggest defense budgets in Europe.
Workforce and Employment
This is the strange paradox that stops women from applying for jobs
A LinkedIn study found that men and women view roughly the same number of jobs as each other, but women were 16% less likely to apply for a job they had viewed.
Gender Parity
Why you can’t solve the gender pay gap by focusing on pay
Progress towards closing the gender pay gap remains slow, but AI might be a solution to the age-old issue.
Workforce and Employment
Why the four-day work week is good news for gender equality
Some companies are moving towards a four-day week in order to combat tiredness and burnout, but it could also be a big win for gender equality.
Technological Transformation
These are the 5 most impactful jobs in AI, research finds
From architects to ethicists, AI is changing the future of work. KPMG believe these will be the most desired and essential in the future.
Global Health
Men are likely to be healthier in countries with high gender equality
A report from the World Health Organization has linked gender equality and men's health.
Mental Health
The surprising hit to mother's self-esteem? Their children
A new study in the Netherlands suggests some new parents struggle to maintain their own identity.
Climate Change
The decoupling of emissions and growth is underway. These 5 charts show how
These 5 charts explore the decoupling of emissions and growth.