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Location isn’t everything: The science of flexible work

Gleb Tsipursky | The Hill

New research involving nearly 165,000 employees suggests that remote work alone doesn’t determine workplace satisfaction. The article argues that trust, autonomy, communication, fair compensation, and opportunities for growth matter just as much, while well-designed hybrid work can improve job satisfaction and reduce employee turnover.

A New Study Proves Jamie Dimon Is Wrong Yet Again About Remote Work

Ashley Couto | Inc.

A University of Colorado Boulder study of 7,704 employees found that fully remote workers reported the highest levels of well-being, while fully onsite workers reported the lowest. The research also found little evidence that remote employees felt less connected to their colleagues or workplace culture, challenging the idea that bringing employees back to the office automatically leads to better outcomes.

Psychology says people prefer working from home instead of going to office for these reasons — And it may explain why remote work feels better

Mukesh Thapliyal | The Economic Times

Psychology and workplace research suggest that autonomy, flexibility, and control over the workday are key reasons remote work can feel more satisfying. Working from home can reduce commuting and workplace interruptions, though the article notes that isolation and blurred boundaries can be downsides, making employee choice and flexible or hybrid arrangements important.

Women Are 26% Of AI Hires. That’s A Design Flaw, Not A Shortage

Caroline Fairchild | Forbes

Women make up just 26% of U.S. AI hires, raising concerns about who is shaping the technology transforming the workplace. The article explores how the gender gap could reinforce workplace bias and why companies need greater accountability in AI hiring and leadership.

AI-Written Cover Letters Are Now ‘Spam’… SK Hynix and SoftBank Upend Hiring Practices

BigGo Finance

With 98% of surveyed job seekers using AI in their job search, companies are rethinking the role of cover letters as AI-generated applications become harder to differentiate. Major employers in South Korea and Japan are replacing them with interviews and video assessments to focus more on candidates’ skills, thinking, and real-world experience.

Bill Gates says we’ve passed AI’s danger thresholds. Now what?

Mat Honan | MIT Technology Review

Bill Gates warns that AI has already crossed critical thresholds in cybersecurity, biotechnology, job displacement, and human dependence, while governments struggle to keep up. He calls for stronger monitoring, international cooperation, and policies such as robot or AI taxes to fund support for workers displaced by automation, while arguing that AI could still deliver major benefits in healthcare, education, and access to public services.

Who gets to stay when cities become digital nomad destinations?

Mat Honan | MIT Technology Review

Bill Gates warns that AI has already crossed critical thresholds in cybersecurity, biotechnology, job displacement, and human dependence, while governments struggle to keep up. He calls for stronger monitoring, international cooperation, and policies such as robot or AI taxes to fund support for workers displaced by automation, while arguing that AI could still deliver major benefits in healthcare, education, and access to public services.

This Is the ‘Absolutely Crucial’ Way to Land a Job You ‘Really Want,’ According to Recruiter

Sherin Shibu | Entrepreneur

As AI floods recruiters with polished but increasingly similar applications, networking is becoming more important than ever. Recruiters are relying more on referrals, personal connections, and live assessments to identify candidates who can actually deliver results rather than simply submit an impressive AI-generated resume.

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