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Collaboration Is a Key Skill. So Why Aren’t We Teaching It?

New research points to the potential of professional development training for boosting teams’ collaboration skills.

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On Jun 24, 2022
The following were survey responses to the question, “How much professional development, if any, have you received on how to build healthy and productive collaborative relationships at work?” Learn more: https://t.co/mppWvUFkiq https://t.co/uUHIR9I77u
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Collaboration Is a Key Skill. So Why Aren’t We Teaching It?

Collaboration Is a Key Skill. So Why Aren’t We Teaching It?

New research points to the potential of professional development training for boosting teams’ collaboration skills.

Meet the Congressman pushing a 4-day work week law: 'I care about making capitalism sustainable and more humane'

Meet the Congressman pushing a 4-day work week law: 'I care about making capitalism sustainable and more humane'

Representative Mark Takano of California says it's time to build a new normal — and shorten the work week.

The Four-Day Work Week: Why It Works

The Four-Day Work Week: Why It Works

Work-life balance has always been a struggle. But an increased concern for workers' rights paired with the power of automation has created a shift. Certain industries don't require as many ...

Shorter meetings, more time to upskill: What it's like having a four-day week?

Shorter meetings, more time to upskill: What it's like having a four-day week?

Shorter meetings and more time to upskill. These are some of the perks of a four-day week.

The four-day workweek is gaining ground in Europe. It’s time Americans give it a serious look.

The four-day workweek is gaining ground in Europe. It’s time Americans give it a serious look.

More employers and even entire countries are embracing the idea of shorter workweeks. But a four-day week may not be possible in every kind of job.

What if Emailing During Your Commute Counted as Work?

What if Emailing During Your Commute Counted as Work?

A study of 5,000 commuters who traveled to work in London asked whether their time on the train functioned as part of their working day.

Microsoft has found we’re working longer and collaborating less during COVID-19

Microsoft has found we’re working longer and collaborating less during COVID-19

A Microsoft study examining technology usage by its employees has suggested some potentially troubling new trends about remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Finland Prime Minister’s Aspirational Goal Of A Six-Hour, Four-Day Workweek: Will It Ever Happen?

Finland Prime Minister’s Aspirational Goal Of A Six-Hour, Four-Day Workweek: Will It Ever Happen?

In an era of heightened work-related angst, stress and pressure, there is an emerging movement to shorten the workday and week.

4-day workweeks are the future — and this is how you can make them happen

4-day workweeks are the future — and this is how you can make them happen

The transition process might be a bit bumpy, but scaling up can be done smoothly. Companies should start by shortening weeks in the summer

How to Ask Your Boss For a 4-Day Workweek

How to Ask Your Boss For a 4-Day Workweek

The “nine-to-five job” is based on a model less than 100 years old, and it’s about time we rethink it.

The realities of the four-day workweek

The realities of the four-day workweek

A shorter workweek is being hailed as the future of employee productivity and work-life balance. Is it that easy to make work better?