The University of Texas, El Paso gave $1200 bonuses to its staff and faculty as thanks for their hard work during the pandemic. The President, Heather Wilson, announced the one-time payment via email. The payments were released on Feb.15 to the faculty and staff members that were eligible to receive […]
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Target Will Pay 100% of College Tuition & Textbooks for Employees
Target announced a pledge to pay for the college tuition and textbooks for its US part-time and full-time employees who want to go to school. The retail giant that boasts 49 locations in Massachusetts is following the example of other US companies that are providing more advantages to their employees […]
This Japanese Company Encourages Employees to Bring their Cats to Work to Fight Off Stress & Tiredness
The Japanese IT company Ferray Corp has an unusual office policy which aims to help workers reduce stress and fatigue. Namely, they allow their employees to bring their cats to work as a means of dealing with stress and anxiety. Currently, 9 cats are given the total freedom to walk […]
New PM of Finland Wants to Introduce 4-Day-Workweek: Can She Succeed?
The new PM of Finland, Sanna Marin, 34, has called for a more flexible working schedule that would include a 4-day-workweek and a 6-hour-workday. She’s the second youngest head of government in the whole world and she claims that this new schedule will give workers the chance to spend more […]