Japanese government encouraging 4-day workweek due to labor shortage
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Japanese government encouraging 4-day workweek due to labor shortage

ByNews Polite

They’re hoping for more play and less work. The Japanese government is trying to encourage more businesses to adopt a four-day workweek due to a labor shortage in the country, which faces a potential shortage of a staggering 1 million workers in 2040, a recent study found. Japanese leaders even…

Why too much optimism can hurt employee productivity, experts say
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Why too much optimism can hurt employee productivity, experts say

ByNews Polite

Viewing the world through rose-colored glasses can result in a favorable and optimistic view of life. Yet can an overly positive view or perception in the workplace present challenges on the career front?  Recently, social media has been buzzing about “toxic positivity” — begging the question of whether too much optimism…

Poll shows women would rather ‘suffer’ than tell their boss about periods
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Poll shows women would rather ‘suffer’ than tell their boss about periods

ByNews Polite

Women would rather suffer in silence at work than admit they are struggling with a health condition, new research has revealed. Around six in 10 women say they wouldn’t feel comfortable discussing topics such as menstrual cramps, smear tests, breast examinations or menopause with a manager. The poll of 2,000 adults who are…