In-Person Work Is a Relic of the Past: TOP 5 Trends From The World Of Work

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We’ve got a full breakdown of all the top headlines you can’t miss this week.

#1. In-person work is relic of the past.

Millions of workers got a sweet taste of remote work during the pandemic…and they’re not going back. A recent Gallup poll found that out of more than 8,000 remote-capable employees, only 20% wanted to go back to the office. Workers expect flexibility in their workdays, and they are more likely to find new roles if they are not offered their preferred environment. Read more here.

#2. Looking to work somewhere new? Why not try home swapping.

Home exchanges are the new trend in remote working. Travel-hungry remote workers looking to minimize costs have turned to house exchange sites and online platforms to switch up their working environment. Online marketplace Home Exchange reported a 50% increase in swaps finalized in August 2022 – an 50% increase from August 2019. Read more at the BBC.

#3. Boomerang workers are returning to higher pay.

Boomerang employees are returning to their old jobs with significantly larger paychecks than before. An analysis of nearly 130 global companies found that the average boomerang employee returns to a 28% pay raise. Some saw pay raises as much as 40% due to their new skills and new experience. Read more at CNBC.

#4. Are solar panels the new windows?

Cities have long been big consumers of energy, but new technology could reverse that trend. Technology that could convert any glass sheet or window into a solar cell could help power buildings. Transparent panels are nowhere near as efficient as traditional panels, but the technology is changing. Innovations like this could make office buildings (among other buildings) much greener. Read more at Interesting Engineering.

#5. Actors fear AI will replace them.

Being an actor is hard enough…and now some are wondering whether it’s about to get even tougher. In recent years, computer-generated voices have become increasingly realistic. They’re gotten so good that some people struggle to distinguish between a real person and AI. What does this mean for actors? Read more at the Financial Times.