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Why Japan wants its citizens to try a 4-day workweek

Work Life

The Japanese government first expressed support for a shorter working week in 2021, after lawmakers endorsed the idea. A recent government white paper on “karoshi,” the Japanese term that in English means “death from overwork, said Japan has at least 54 such fatalities a year, including from heart attacks.

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Appetite for hybrid working shows no sign of letting up at large firms

Workplace Insight

The report, “ Global Hiring Activity Trends & Signals – Q3 2023 ,” claims that sectors such as construction, insurance, banking & payments, technology and communications, and pharmaceuticals posted significant hybrid job roles during the third quarter (Q3) of 2023.

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Lab rats – how the UK life sciences sector is struggling to find space to work

Workplace Insight

It is striking how weighted Ireland’s export figures are to the life sciences, medical and pharmaceutical industries craved by the UK Just how significant is apparent when comparing the UK with Ireland.

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Medication Overload, Part II: The Explosion of Drugs for Kids

Mad in America

With the explosion of more and more drugs in cabinets across the country, more and more children are dying—but still, pharmaceutical companies push their products, leading to yet more drugs and yet more deaths. Unlike the pharmaceutical industry, in our village community the pain of losing a single child was felt by all.

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Companies are quietly altering their DEI programs in the wake of legal action

Work Life

Searching for ways to increase her online sales, she landed a contract with subscriber-based retailer, Stitch Fix, and used a government pandemic relief loan to fulfill the order.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

Success

As a strategic advisor, Egwuonwu consults on complex strategic problems and transformational initiatives for a diverse array of clients, including Fortune 50 companies, governments, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, small business owners, growth and early-stage startups and personal and leadership development clients.