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Why Japan wants its citizens to try a 4-day workweek

Work Life

The concept has been slow to catch on, however; about 8% of companies in Japan allow employees to take three or more days off per week, while 7% give their workers the legally mandated one day off, according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Fast Retailing Co., Long hours are the norm. and electronics companies Ricoh Co.

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Lab rats – how the UK life sciences sector is struggling to find space to work

Workplace Insight

It is striking how weighted Ireland’s export figures are to the life sciences, medical and pharmaceutical industries craved by the UK Just how significant is apparent when comparing the UK with Ireland. In both cities, developers are repurposing defunct retail and office facilities in an effort to keep up with demand.

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The great trade rearrangement

McKensey

After the United States imposed tariffs on washing machines in 2018, their retail price jumped by 12 percent, 1 Aaron Flaaen, Ali Hortaçsu, and Felix Tintelnot, “The production relocation and price effects of US trade policy: The case of washing machines,” American Economic Review , volume 110, number 7, July 2020.

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Companies are quietly altering their DEI programs in the wake of legal action

Work Life

Sophia Danner-Okotie has ambitious plans for her Nigerian-inspired clothing line, but a sense of dread has punctured her optimism as she watches a legal battle being waged against a small venture capital firm that has provided funding instrumental to her boutique brand’s growth. Oral arguments in the case are scheduled for January 31.

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SUCCESS’ 2025 Women of Influence

Success

Jess Bailey Founder, Managing Attorney of Bailey Law Firm As a pioneering managing attorney and the founder of Bailey Law Firm, Bailey has transformed the legal landscape with her innovative flat-fee model, which enhances transparency and accessibility for clients. Dawn Belamarich, Ph.D.

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Honoring Men’s Health Month: Fueling Strength from the Inside Out

Workplace Wellness

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