Remote Work

Working from home surged in popularity because of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. Although the crisis is largely in the rearview mirror, remote work continues to be popular because it offers flexibility and alleviates commuting stress. But that convenience is no longer available at...

In a world where corporate leaders are urging employees to return to the office, David Calhoun, Boeing Co‘s (NYSE:BA) Chief Executive Officer, is seemingly charting his own course. What Happened: Despite taking the helm just before the COVID-19 pandemic, Calhoun never...

After growing to be the biggest tenant in cities across the U.S., the once Silicon Valley darling WeWork last month warned it could file for bankruptcy following years of losses. The coworking giant, once valued at $40 billion, saw its stock price fall below $1 per share early this year, prompting...

Human resources (HR) technology startup Propel HR secured a €2.5 million ($2.74 million) seed funding round led by Amsterdam-based No Such Ventures, along with APX, Golden Egg Check and Future of Learning Fund.  The company, co-founded by Sunkanmi Ola, Seun Owolabi, and Abel Agoi in 2020,...

The remote work trend has experienced an unprecedented surge in recent years. Workers enjoy the flexibility in managing their schedules and reduced commuting stress while companies get access to a broader talent pool as they can hire people from anywhere in the world. But former PayPal Holdings Inc...

Following in the footsteps of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has reportedly issued a notice asking employees to return to the office.  What Happened: Google has announced a new policy requiring employees currently...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) shocked employees with a sudden change in its remote-work policy by mandating three days a week of in-office presence starting in September.  What Happened: Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced a significant shift in its remote...

The world of work and real estate is changing as consumers and investors know it, with remote or mostly remote work making up to 34% of the total American workforce and rent inflation reaching rates as high as 6.9% for the year 2022. As more workers fulfill their duties on a...

Just a few days after expressing his concerns about the unequal nature of remote work, Elon Musk took to Twitter to offer a concise perspective on the issue. What Happened: While replying to a tweet that said, "It's morally wrong to not commute to work in a Tesla," Musk acknowledged that while...

Times have been tougher in in the workplace in 2022 and 2023 as companies and the labor force face high inflation, banks failures and job cuts. An office furniture company still reeling from the effects of COVID-19 is making headlines for comments made by its CEO over...

Twitter CEO Elon Musk chose an odd time to email employees last week about the social media company's remote-working policy.  "Office is not optional," the billionaire entrepreneur wrote in an email to the staff that was sent at 2:30 am on Wednesday,...

According to a survey performed by FlexJobs between March and April 2021, the data revealed that 65% of respondents said they want to remain full-time remote workers after the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, 58% of workers said they would “absolutely” look for a new job if they cannot...

A highly anticipated takeover of a leading social media platform looks to be finalized Friday. Here’s what Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) investors and fans of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk should know. The Acquisition: Musk is acquiring Twitter for $44 billion, or $54.20 per share, in a...

Employees of a leading social media platform are asking for guarantees ahead of a highly anticipated acquisition by the world’s richest man. Here’s what Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) employees want. What Happened: With Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk saying funding is secured and a...

Social media platform Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) could have a new owner with a pending $44-billion acquisition by Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk is completed, and the deal could bring massive job cuts to the company.  What Happened: Twitter could cut 75% of its workforce if the...