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South Korea U-turns on 69-hour working week after youth backlash
Protesters claim proposed increase in hours would risk health and fail to boost low birth rateSouth Korea’s government has been forced to rethink a planned rise in working hours after a backlash from younger people who said the move would destroy ...
Mar. 15, 2023 - The Guardian - World - South Korea -
Unions attack South Korea’s 69-hour work week plan
Proposal to shake up overtime limits sparks backlash in country known for workaholic culture
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Unions attack South Korea’s 69-hour work week plan
Proposal to shake up overtime limits sparks backlash in country known for workaholic culture
Mar. 9, 2023 - UK homepage - Business - South Korea -
Congressman wants to make 32-hour workweek U.S. law to 'increase the happiness of humankind'
Rep. Mark Takano, who represents California's 39th district, has reintroduced his 32-hour Workweek Act to Congress.
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Why millennials might react to midlife crises differently than previous generations
Margie Lachman, Fierman Professor of Psychology at Brandeis University and the director of the university's Lifespan Development Lab, joins CBS News to discuss midlife crises and how millennials may react to this milestone.
Mar. 16, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
32-hour workweek bill reintroduced in Congress: Will it pass?
The bill would effectively mean either shorter workweeks or more overtime pay for hourly workers.
Mar. 17, 2023 - Just In News | The Hill - Politics -
Founder of the Chicago Italian beef shop that inspired ‘The Bear’ dies at 69
The founder of the Chicago Italian beef shop that inspired FX’s “The Bear,” Joseph Zucchero, has died at 69, his son said.
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Dr. A's weekly risers and fallers: Trey Murphy III, Myles Turner make the list
Who are the fantasy basketball players on the rise? Whose fantasy value is falling? Steve Alexander lays it all out for you in his weekly look around the NBA. News - Fantasy News - Fantasy Basketball Sports/NBA Topics/Fantasy Fantasy NBA
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Dr. A's weekly risers and fallers: Luka Doncic, Tyus Jones make the list
Who are the fantasy basketball players on the rise? Whose fantasy value is falling? Steve Alexander lays it all out for you in his weekly look around the NBA.
Mar. 10, 2023 - www.espn.com - TOP - Sports -
11 companies adopting a 4-day workweek that are hiring right now
The four-day workweek is picking up steam. Companies like Kickstarter and Panasonic are adopting the model and hiring dozens of employees.
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Next Avenue: Baby boomers, now outnumbered by millennials, see a shift in generational power
The author of a book on the decline of the baby boom talks about on the waning power of the post-World War II generation.
Mar. 18, 2023 - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Business -
Retirement Weekly: Boomers vs. millennials (again), retirement’s ‘silent crisis’ and more retirement news
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You’ve heard about the 4-day workweek — but what about the 9-day fortnight?
Many businesses still face obstacles when considering a move to the four-day work week. Other working patterns like the nine-day fortnight could be a middle ground.
Mar. 17, 2023 - US Top News and Analysis - Business -
How safe is your money after recent bank collapses?, four-day workweek push: 5 Things podcast
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Mar. 16, 2023 - GANNETT Syndication Service - Top stories -
Growing popularity of the 4-day workweek | The Shifting Workplace
Since the pandemic sparked renewed conversations about work-life balance, more industries are looking at the benefits of a four-day workweek. CBS News' Elaine Quijano reports on the issue. Then, Boston College professor Juliet Schor discussed why ...
Mar. 14, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
Opinion: The shutdown of SVB is more of the same for Millennials
The shutdown of Silicon Valley Bank has a lot of Americans understandably worried. Chaos and tension are palpable. The Biden administration is scrambling to stabilize the banking sector and many populist voters are chafing at the idea of what they ...
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More companies are shrinking the workweek down to 4 days
Companies say condensing the workweek makes employees more productive. Workers say it makes them happier.
Mar. 14, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
Help My Career: A four-day workweek is less stressful — and just as productive
A shorter week improves job satisfaction and doesn’t come at the cost of productivity, according to one study.
Mar. 14, 2023 - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Business -
What millennials need to know about colon cancer
Colon cancer rates continue to rise in younger age groups, but there are ways to reduce your risk.
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Millennials may be using credit cards as a “de facto emergency fund"—here's why they shouldn't
Millennials are most likely to have more credit card debt than emergency savings, per Bankrate's "2023 Annual Emergency Savings Report".
Mar. 6, 2023 - US Top News and Analysis - Business -
How to rescue a home-made cocktail: ‘Don’t worry about having a bottle of every spirit’
With a basic understanding of flavour and some creative substitutions, anyone can mix a drink that tastes better than the sum of its partsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe alchemy in mixing a cocktail is to make it more than the sum ...
Mar. 15, 2023 - The Guardian - World -
NBA suspends Ja Morant 8 games for having a gun in a video
The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant eight games without pay, after determining that his holding a firearm at a club in suburban Denver earlier this month was “conduct detrimental to the league.”
Mar. 15, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories - NBA -
Analysis: Republicans are having a 'malaise' moment
The Make America Great Again movement isn't so sure that's possible anymore.
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Is the US having an ‘East of Suez’ moment?
For China, the Riyadh-Tehran deal was an opportunity to flaunt its growing prominence in the Middle East.
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Silicon Valley Bank failure having worldwide repercussions
Across the Atlantic, startup companies woke up Saturday to find that Silicon Valley Bank's U.K. business will stop making payments or accepting deposits.
Mar. 11, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories