[Newsletter] Work Beyond First Impressions

Hi,

Each of the articles featured in today's newsletter tackles a question that's been on my mind lately. How much of our lives do we actually spend working, and why does that vary so much from country to country? Why do headlines so often paint remote work as harmful to mental health when the reality is far more nuanced? How is it that women's career prospects can still be so closely tied to appearance—and are we starting to use technology to meet that prejudice instead of challenging it?

And finally, there's a satirical website that offers to replace the CEO who so happily signed the latest RTO mandate or round of layoffs—for a fraction of the cost.

— Maja

Our Favorite Articles 💯

Do Wealthier Countries Really Work Less? (IMF Finance & Development)

A look at working hours across the globe reveals that prosperity alone doesn't explain who works the longest. 👉Keep reading.

Remote Work Isn't as Bad as the Headlines Say (Psychology Today)

Remote work has been blamed for worsening mental health in countless recent headlines, but new research shows the reality is far more nuanced. 👉Find out why.

Could Weight Loss Change Your Career? (LinkedIn News)

A new study suggests women who used weight-loss drugs were significantly more likely to find employment, highlighting how appearance may still influence hiring decisions. 👉Read on.

The AI Startup That Wants to Replace CEOs (OverpAId)

As executives race to replace more of their workforce with AI, this satirical startup flips the script by asking a simple question: what if AI started replacing CEOs instead? 👉Learn more.