Latest Work-life balance News

Working Well: Seeking the elusive work-life balance, one step at a time

Oct. 31, 2024 14:45 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The moment I knew I had to get serious about work-life balance came without warning. I was writing a high-profile news story during the pandemic when my heart began pounding like a jackhammer. I took a quick, deep breath and held it, hoping to calm the arrhythmia....

The benefits of a four-day workweek according to a champion of the trend

Sep. 23, 2024 15:41 PM EDT

Companies exploring the option of letting employees work four days a week hope to reduce job burnout and retain talent seeking a better work-life balance, according to the chief executive of an organization that promotes the idea. The trend is gaining traction in Australia and...