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US Man Juggles Up To Nine Full-Time Remote Jobs And Earns 6-Figures By Hiring People To Do His Tasks

A US man earning a six-figure salary by juggling multiple remote jobs and outsourcing tasks has sparked ethical debate surrounding overemployment.

'They Still Use Fax Machines!': US Expat Shares 3 Surprising Realities of Working in Japan

While renowned for cutting-edge technology, Japan's continued reliance on practices like fax machines offers a glimpse into the enduring traditions.

Clocking Off at 4:39? Why Workers Are Ditching the Nine-to-Five—And Bosses Aren't Complaining

A recent study has found that workers are working from 8 a.m to 4:39 p.m., a tiny shift that has resulted in mass profits and benefits for American companies.

Robert Herjavec Reveals the Mistake People Make That Blocks Their Success—And It's Not About Money

Robert Herjavec believes that one must be passionate about business ideas and have the ability to pivot to become a successful entrepreneur.

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Small and Medium Businesses Breathe Life into Economy

A hotbed of growth and innovation, SMEs provide over two thirds of jobs in Europe and are helping to stem the wave of unemployment.

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NHS Worker Took Over 400 Sick Days In 4 Years Due to 'Complex Mental Health Issues'; Wins Discrimination Case After Dismissal

NHS cleaner wins discrimination case after unfair dismissal due to mental health absences. The tribunal ruled dismissal irrational and ordered compensation.

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