BBC Worklifeflipped into All Stories Why email loses out to popular apps in China BBC Worklife - Lu-Hai LiangEmail has never been huge in China, and it’s down to a combination of cultural factors and timing. I never check email so I don’t have expectations of people to respond – Hailan Jia China's tech goliath
BBC Worklifeflipped into All StoriesWork-life Balance The Swiss court ruling on home workers’ rent BBC Worklife - Noele IllienA Swiss court has ruled that a company must cover a portion of its remote worker’s rent. What are the implications? Zurich office rents per employee can amount to between $3,148 - $5,247 annually, one
BBC Worklifeflipped into All StoriesWork-life Balance How Covid-19 has changed grocery shopping BBC Worklife - Anna RahmananIn a social-distance-minded economy, countless sectors are being forced to innovate – grocery shops in particular. One Canadian startup seeks to combine a brick-and-mortar market with delivery apps that
BBC Worklifeflipped into All StoriesParenting The challenges of positive parenting BBC Worklife - Olga MeckingPositive parenting is a popular child-rearing philosophy – but does it come with challenges for parents and children alike? I think positive parenting is arguably the most popular parenting philosophy
BBC Worklifeflipped into All StoriesWork-life Balance Will the High Streets get shoppers back? BBC Worklife - Hilary George-ParkinNow that lockdowns are easing and shoppers can return to stores, it’s not so clear whether they actually will – or what it'll look like if they do. Touchless temperate checks are among the new standard
BBC Worklifeflipped into All StoriesWork-life Balance Why your ‘weak-tie’ friendships may mean more than you think BBC Worklife - Ian LeslieClose friends are important – but research shows that building networks of casual acquaintances can boost happiness, knowledge and a sense of belonging. As the coronavirus changes our routines to interact
