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Workers say why they hide it
With the era of remote work, the so-called digital nomads have much more freedom than ever living in remote paradises on their European salaries and for companies based in cities like London or Barcelona.
Vice has spoken about this…
Thailand, Greece hold high-level tourism talks to expand mutual tourism
Also, Visit Thailand Year 2022-2023: Amazing New Chapters campaign will be promoted at Amazing Thailand, Amazing New Chapters Reception in Athens, Greece.
BANGKOK,…
Law No. 14,442 of 2022, which regulates the rules for teleworking and meal allowances, is published…
September 13, 2022
Tauil & Checker…
TAT’s 2023 Marketing Plan to revitalize Thailand’s tourism towards high value and…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the 2023 Marketing Plan, which will continue with this year's goal of revitalizing and transforming Thailand's tourism, while putting a greater focus on tourism sector recovery towards…
Locals are embracing the work-from-home trend
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of workers across Canada transitioned to working from home or other remote locations while businesses closed their doors or restricted access.This practice, known as telecommuting, is a…
Remote control: home-work wave creates new momentum for employers, employees, business developers…
Jeanine Jerkovic said employers have always been chasing skilled workers…
TAT’s 2023 Marketing Plan to revitalize Thailand’s tourism towards high quality and…
Also showcasing Thailand's 5F, 4M soft power fundamentals for the international market and highlighting more responsible tourism routes for the…
Mexico’s pending telework health and safety regulations: what employers need to know –…
July 20, 2022
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash,…
Thailand could generate up to $65 billion in tourism revenue next year, says TAT
Yesterday, the Tourism Authority of Thailand said the country's tourism industry could generate up to US$65 billion, or 2.38 trillion baht, next year. The revenue could equal about 80% of pre-pandemic tourism revenue, TAT…
For digital nomads, Madrigal de las Altas Torre beckons
Digital nomads are on the move. From Bali to Monserrat and Malta, destinations are laying out the red carpet to attract overseas talent.
Estonia was the first country to offer a digital…
RTL Today – Extra time off: Ronaldo will not travel with Man Utd for the pre-season tour
Cristiano Ronaldo will not travel with Manchester United for his pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia after the Portuguese striker was given extra time off to attend to a family issue.Ronaldo was absent on Monday when new United…
Is hybrid work worse for the planet?
The dubious environmental benefits of hybrid working
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Last year I looked at the environmental impact of remote work after some studies looked at whether the practice is as environmentally friendly as we might…
Thailand says Myanmar has apologized for violating airspace
BANGKOK (AP) - Thailand said on Friday that neighboring Myanmar issued an apology after one of its fighter jets flew into Thailand...
BANGKOK (AP) - Thailand said on…
Sylvanian sheds light on life in Singapore and meets the US Secretary of Defense
Recardo Wright is a long way from home. The Screven County High School alumnus is currently serving his country in Singapore as the Chief Petty Officer and Chief Electrician's Mate for the US Navy's Destroyer Squadron 7. Wright also…
Japanese Govt Sees Public-Private Facility to Promote Workations
In Japan, demand for travel increases at certain times of the year, such as weekends, bank holidays and the year-end holiday season. But travelers tend to spend shorter consecutive overnight stays than people in western countries, which is…
The sleep aid market is booming in Japan as the pandemic changes lifestyles
According to research firm Fuji Keizai Co, the market for food and beverage products designed to relieve stress and aid sleep has grown from 1.1 billion yen in 2013, when a survey began, to 16.1 billion yen in 2020 , which is a 15-fold…
The Right to Disconnect Under Mexican Telework Regulations – What Does It Mean for Employers?…
June 15, 2022
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash,…
Thai real estate companies are hanging their clapboards in the Metaverse
BANGKOK -- Thai real estate companies are shifting into selling digital property within virtual metaverses, an emerging sector fueled by one of the most online demographics in the world.But how big a real estate business that exists purely…
This cafe has a drinks bar and allows you to bring your own food. This could be the perfect space…
Also, it's in Korea Town, and you know what that means: good food everywhere!
In this day and age, working from home is more common than ever — and more people than ever want it — but while working from home is liberating, it can also!-->…
How can companies ensure their onboarding and training processes remain fair and balanced in a…
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Linda Wong - CEO and Partner, Wong Fleming - USA - New Jersey
Onboarding and training should be consistently developed and provided to all…
The Future of Work – Hybrid Working Model Calling for New Management Practices
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated changes in workers' work preferences and employers' attitudes towards remote work. While organizations have been forced to adopt remote working methods during strict quarantines,…
Workstyle Transformation Market Sees Huge Growth For New Normal | CGI Inc., Dell Inc., Fujitsu
New Jersey, United States – The Workstyle Transformation Market report focused on the comprehensive analysis of the current and future prospects of the Workstyle Transformation industry. The report includes the upcoming challenges and…
FBI warns of North Koreans posing as foreign IT workers • The Register
Pay close attention to this CV before offering this employment contract.
The FBI, in a joint report with the US State and Treasury Departments, has warned that North Korea's cyberspies are posing as non-North Korean IT workers to snag…
The Japanese labor market during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Japanese labor market during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Shinya Kotera; Jochen Schmittmann…
Spanish ruling on telework due to Covid-19 and permanent establishment
The Spanish Directorate General of Taxes (SGDT) published a binding preliminary ruling on January 18, 2022 (V0066-22), which for the first time contains an explicit reference to permanent establishment matters, following the updated OECD…
Small drop in food prices in April ‘a welcome relief’
Officially recorded remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are expected to grow 4.2 percent this year to $630 billion. This follows a near-record rebound of 8.6 percent in 2021, according to the World…
Employers in Indonesia demanded overtime pay for work done on public holidays
The Department of Labor has said employers are required to pay wages to workers who work overtime during national holidays.…
Virginia Governor Announces New Telecommuting Policy
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announces new telecommuting policy focused on innovation and teamworkRICHMOND, VA (STL.News) Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a new Commonwealth telecommuting policy focused on Virginia state employees returning to the…
8 Tips for Writing a Killer College Essay
Essay writing can be difficult in college, especially if you're not used to writing them regularly. Whether you're filling out an application, writing an essay for your English class, or working on a research paper for one…
FBI: Business Email Compromise attacks have resulted in more than $43 billion in losses since 2016
More than $43 billion has been lost to business email compromise and email account fraud since 2016, according to data released by the FBI on Wednesday.
The FBI and its Cybercrime Complaints Center (IC3) said in an alert that combining…
TAT aims to revitalize the East Asian market
TAT aims to revitalize the East Asian market
Agency wants to attract corporate groups, digital nomads and students…
New Cisco study finds Canadian workers are demanding universal access to high-performance broadband…
Summary of the news
71% of Canadian workers believe broadband services need to be drastically improved to allow them to work from anywhere
Three out of four respondents believe that access to fast and reliable internet is crucial for…
The Compadre of Telecommuting, with Jack Nilles
In the fourth installment of Workplace Geeks, Chris and Ian cross seven time zones to learn from father of teleworker and environmental activist Jack Nilles about the multidisciplinary research project that led to his 1976 book,!-->!-->…
Does workplace flexibility help or hurt your business?
It's clear that remote work, hybrid workspaces, and virtual-first operations are the future of work in 2022 and beyond. The combination of workforce preferences and real estate savings is motivating employers around the world to rethink…
Europe Daily News, March 16, 2022 | Perspectives & Events
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nextGenerationEU: Commission receives payment request from Croatia for EUR 700 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility - Midday Express
PAndemic crisis and…
In the west Texas city of El Paso, I fell in love with the work of New Mexico: applying home state…
United States: In the west Texas city of El Paso, I fell in love with the work of New Mexico: applying home state laws to remote work.…
More and more Japanese companies are relying on teleworker mental health support services
As telecommuters feel isolated due to ongoing teleworking due to the coronavirus pandemic, more and more Japanese companies are turning to online services like face-to-face counseling software to take care of their…
Exclusive: GGF survey finds vast majority of public servants still working remotely
While the majority of public servants worldwide are currently working from home, at least part of the time, many governments are urging officials to return to their offices when coronavirus restrictions are liftedMore than three-quarters…
VA2K Walk and Roll | VA Portland Health Care
The VA2K Walk and Roll is an annual event designed to inspire VA employees, veterans and the community to incorporate healthy activities into their work day while supporting homeless veterans.
The VA2K Walk and Roll is an…
Think Tank recommends Metaverse to accelerate the economy
The government should pay more attention to the development of metaverse as a potential technology to revitalize Thailand's economy, says the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).According to…
More US federal officials are returning to the office when in-person services return
By Jack Aldane on 07/03/2022 | Updated 8/3/2022The White House said the pandemic "no longer needs to dictate" how the federal government functions.US President Joe Biden has outlined his administration's plan for federal employees to…
Mayor Adams announces the next phase of the pandemic response
March 4, 2022
Video available at: https://youtu.be/ycZJPNx5kas
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Mayor Adams suspends keys to NYC, removes mask requirement in NYC public schools for K-12 students
Sweeping announcement comes…
Vaccine less effective in preventing infection in children
Global: The global death toll from Covid has surpassed 5.9 million, with a toll of 5,956,652, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins University. Meanwhile, infections have continued past 437 million…
New Cisco study shows workers demanding universal access to high-performance broadband can thrive…
SAN JOSE, California., February 23, 2022 /CNW/ --Summary of the news75% of workers believe broadband…
Remote work is here to stay, but not for many workers | Messages
The wave of remote working and Zoom meetings created for office workers and white-collar workers during the…
How teleworking is changing neighborhoods
Not everyone wants to commute © Keystone/Gaetan Bally
Working from home has become commonplace thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. Since the work is no longer tied to one place, many people are able to escape from the city to…
Covid-19: Cross-border telework majors – Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Luxembourg: Covid-19: Telework majors for cross-border workers
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WHO says working from home is ‘blurring lines’
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A World Health Organization (WHO) report states that working from home can blur the lines as individuals work longer hours than before
As working from home has taken hold in many occupations during the…
Social Security offices are expected to reopen in March
The national network of Social Security customer service offices, which closed nearly two years ago at the start of the pandemic, is scheduled to reopen on March 30.The Social Security Administration and unions representing the agency's…
Stocks fall again, dragging the S&P 500 to its biggest weekly loss in nearly two years.
Raven Software helped develop Activision's popular Call of Duty video game. Credit...Carlo Allegri/ReutersA group of workers at Raven Software, an Activision Blizzard studio, said Friday they are forming a union and want the leading video…
from a TV journalist to the head of the European Parliament
European Parliament President David Sassoli, who died on Tuesday, was a former Italian television…
Mexico: Fast Chats for Mexico Workplace
Welcome to Quick Chats for the Mexican Workplace, Baker McKenzie's video chat series on work and employment for Mexican employers. In each on-demand episode, our attorneys provide insight and quick, practical advice on today's most…
January 6 Commercial weather closings and accommodations | Regional
Regional business weather closings and accommodations for Thursday, January 6thCity of Kennewick: Business…
Did we forget to give young people a manual on remote work for their first job?
New hires working remotely may be overwhelmed and have many questions.
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Working in an office or on a construction site was the norm before Covid. This is how you most likely started your first job.…
Blizzard rages across eastern US, creating holiday chaos
Snow removal in front of the White House in Washington, DC on January 3, 2022…
The future of remote work will depend on the type of industry and job role
The cost savings from working remotely are attractive as employers do not have to pay rent for office space, building technology, and transportation compensation.…
Workers find that WFH is beneficial to well-being and productivity
The ideal amount of teleworking is two to three days a week, a split that is optimal for balancing the benefits and costs of teleworking.…
Will Omicron move more work from offices to homes?
Colleagues with protective face masks with infrared thermometer to measure temperature before ... entrance in the office. Scanning for coronavirus or covid-19 symptoms.
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As the latest wave of Covid-19…
The COVID case in the Blinken press curtails his South East Asia tour
A positive COVID-19 test at US Secretary of State Blinken's tour company has cut short the top diplomat's first official trip to Southeast Asia.
BANGKOK (AP) -- A positive COVID-19 test at…
! Murcia Today – Spain cuts taxes for digital nomads
Date of publication: 12/13/2021
People who work remotely in Spain are subject to a lower income tax rate
To attract more “digital nomads” to the country, the Spanish government announced on Friday December 10th that it would…
‘Out of Office’ author Anne Helen Petersen says we should reconsider 9 to 5 hours: NPR
Outside of the house Co-author Anne Helen Petersen says the coronavirus pandemic has created a rare…
Highlights of the Omicron variant: Omicron more transferable than Delta, but less severe
Image source: PTI Health workers walk past passengers waiting in line at Katra train station during Covid-19 tests amid the threat of the spread of the new Omicron…
The kind of meaningful travel
This post is sponsored by TBWA Singapore.
For decades, tourism has been defined by volume - with copy-and-paste itineraries, cheap flights, and cheaper accommodations that make frequent travel possible. The number of…
Starbucks opens first cash-free Amazon Go shop
In this special edition of its 5 Things series, Food Management highlights five current technology-related developments that affect the food service world.
Here is your list for today:…
Thailand closes “digital nomads”
December 1, 2021
While massive teleworking enables many self-employed and “digital nomads” to pursue their professional activities, some countries!-->!-->!-->…
Changes to the teleworking system in Portugal – employment and HR
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On November 5, 2021, the Portuguese Parliament approved the replacement text for bills from various parties. This text introduces various…
AP Top News at 8:13 a.m. EST
Published Friday, November 26th, 2021 | 21 clock Updated Saturday, November 27th, 2021 | 5:13 am High alert: the world is rushing to contain a new variant of COVID DEN HAAG, Netherlands (AP) - With each passing hour, new restrictions on…
Learn Lessons From COVID-19 Remote Working, OPM Says As New Guidelines On Teleworking Are Published…
OPM director Kiran Ahuja.The U.S. Bureau of Human Resources has released updated guidelines on teleworking, encouraging government agencies to make the move to remote working a permanent part of human resources policy during the pandemic.In…
Austria will impose a full lockdown and mandatory vaccines if COVID cases increase
AUSTRIA: Austria announced on Friday (November 19) that it would ban everyone and make vaccinations mandatory.On Thursday, a new record of more than 15,000 cases was recorded in the Alpine EU member state of almost 9 million people Photo:…
Employment 2021 – Employment and Human Resources
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Most important changes in the last year
Teleworking
Given the widespread use of telework due to the spread of COVID-19,…
Asian economies will be hit by $ 1.7 trillion COVID in 2020
TOKYO - According to a report by the Japan Center for Economic Research, the coronavirus cut around $ 1.7 trillion in 2020 from the combined gross domestic product of Asia's largest economies.JCER estimated the economic losses from the…
Philippines Lose P2.2 Trillion To COVID-19
Louise Maureen Simeon - The Filipino StarOctober 26, 2021 | 12:00 noon
MANILA, Philippines - The pandemic wiped out Philippine…
Today in history | Federal news network
Today in history
Today is Wednesday, October 13th, the 286th day of the year 2021. There are 79 days left in the year.
Today's highlight in history:
On October 13, 1792,…
Brazil: Bill regulates telework, telework and other forms of non-presentational work for pregnant…
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Draft Law No. 2058/2021 (BL), initiated by the Chamber of Deputies on July 6th, 2021, proposes amendments to the most recent and controversial Law No. 14.151 / 2021, which deals with the removal of pregnant workers from…
EEOC files first pandemic discrimination lawsuit for refusal of teleworking accommodation –…
United States: EEOC files first pandemic discrimination lawsuit for refusal of teleworking accommodation…
Teleworking for government employees stressed amid Covid concerns | Alaska News
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Is remote work getting tight? You should buy a work box
Ki Star Properties (3465.T) announced the release of the newest offering in their Hanare range called Hanare Zen; an air-conditioned, covered cabin that can sit in the driveway or on the lawn and serves as a closed teleworking room that…