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Employees want purpose, and they’re willing to quit to find it – upskilling, career growth, and work-life balance have shifted priorities for workers
People want purpose and meaning at work — and if they don’t get it, two thirds would quit to find it. That’s the findings from a survey by careers skills organization Tomorrow University, which found seven-in-ten ranked purpose as a defining role in their career choices, and 66% saying they would leave their current role for one that “better aligns…
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Mythic Quest season 4 review: a pivot to better work-life balances
Mythic Quest’s ability to spin some of the gaming industry’s ugliest aspects into genuinely funny comedy was what made it such a surprising delight when it first hit Apple TV Plus back in 2020. Even when it was joking about chaotic streamers or Nazi server takeovers, you could feel the respect Mythic Quest’s creative team has for video games as…
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Employees are dead set on flexible working arrangements – three quarters would turn down a role that didn’t offer hybrid options as work-life balance becomes more important than pay
Work-life balance has become more important than pay when choosing or staying in a job, according to two new reports. A recent survey by Randstad found that 83% of workers view flexible working options as their primary consideration ahead of job security and salaries. Nearly half of the respondents said they had advocated for better working conditions, and a third…
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UK workers still seeking better work-life balance, report says
Half of UK tech professionals are considering leaving their present role in the next 12 months, many because they’re looking to work from home. More than half told recruitment firm Harvey Nash that it’s their workload that’s pushing them to look elsewhere. However, a third said they want a change of culture – and the ability to work from anywhere…
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