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sports16 days ago•2 min saved

US Mixed Doubles Curlers Hit Milestone, Reach Olympic Semifinals While Working Full-Time Jobs

Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, who work full-time as a lab technician and a realtor, reached the semifinals in Olympic mixed doubles curling, the farthest a U.S. team has advanced in the event. They went 6-3 in round-robin play, collecting wins over Norway, Switzerland, Canada, Czechia, Sweden and Estonia before a 7-6 loss to Italy, setting up a semifinal rematch against the host nation with a medal on the line.

via NBC Olympics|

#curling #mixed-doubles #olympics

sports24 days ago•5 min saved

Paternity Pause Highlights the NFL’s Sacrifice Dilemma

The piece notes Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah took two weeks of paternity leave in 2023 after his first child’s birth, a fact that sparked disbelief in NFL circles but is claimed not to have contributed to his 2025 firing. It argues the NFL’s culture prizes constant sacrifice, yet sees the leave as a legitimate, commendable choice, especially given Minnesota’s paid parental leave laws; the article also touches on how such absences could affect roster decisions, while emphasizing that the firing timing was likely unrelated to the leave.

via Sports Illustrated|

#kwesi-adofo-mensah #minnesota-vikings #nfl

business1 month ago•4 min saved

Majority of workers want 'microshifts' to reclaim control of their schedules

A new Owl Labs report shows 65% of workers are interested in microshifting—short, non-linear work blocks to fit personal energy, caregiving, or other responsibilities—reflecting a demand for flexible schedules beyond the traditional 9-to-5, especially among remote workers and caregivers.

via CNBC|

#business #flexible-scheduling #hybrid-work

technology1 month ago•10 min saved

Monk Mode in Silicon Valley: Why Young Founders Skip Dating to Build

A Business Insider Discourse piece finds that many young tech founders are prioritizing building startups over dating, adopting long hours and 'monk mode' to scale their companies. The opportunity cost of dating is high, and many relationships predate founding, yet the Bay Area’s dating scene—shaped by gender imbalances and mobility—contributes to fewer active romances among founders. Exceptions exist for queer daters and partners formed before or outside core startup work, and some use networking platforms like LinkedIn to connect. Overall, founders hope for future partnerships that support their ventures, but current culture tilts toward work over romance.

via Business Insider|

#dating-culture #entrepreneurship #silicon-valley

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

ChatGPT as the Parenting Sidekick: AI Lightens the Family Load

A Boston Globe feature shows how parents—especially mothers—are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT to manage everyday logistics, plan meals, coordinate schedules, draft communications, and create itineraries, reducing the mental load of running a two-working-parent household. The piece cites a rising share of parents using AI for non-work tasks and highlights startups like Confidante and Agenda Hero that tailor AI to parenting needs. While AI offers practical help and time-saving capabilities, the author also acknowledges its limits and emphasizes that the goal is to free time for connection, not replace human support.

via The Boston Globe|

#artificial-intelligence #chatgpt #family-life

future-of-work1 month ago•34 min saved

Microshifting: The Ultra-Flexible, Nonlinear Workday Gaining Ground

Microshifting slices the workday into short, non-continuous blocks (roughly 45–90 minutes) separated by personal time, a radical form of hybrid work that aims to align productivity with energy peaks and life responsibilities. It’s moving from fringe experiment to mainstream in 2026, supported by parents, global teams, and gig workers, but critics warn it can foster an 'always-on' culture and create coordination challenges if not implemented thoughtfully.

via Fortune|

#flexible-scheduling #future-of-work #hybrid-work

business1 month ago•6 min saved

The rise of co-CEOs: sharing the top job to balance growth and life

More companies are appointing co-CEOs to share decision-making, reduce hubris, and enable leaders to balance work with family. The share of co-CEO roles among Russell 3000 firms grew from 11 in 2015 to 24 in 2024, with examples including Oracle, Comcast, Spotify and Netflix. While the model can harness complementary strengths and aid succession planning, it can also invite power struggles and misalignment, so it tends to work best for independent units or established partnerships. Cases such as Board Intelligence and Enfuce illustrate how co-CEO arrangements can support time off and family commitments, but the model is not yet mainstream as a long-term solution; many co-CEO pairs eventually split or transition to sole leadership. Burnout remains a concern for top executives, and governance considerations surrounding two leaders continue to be debated.

via BBC|

#burnout #business #co-ceo

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Emma Grede Criticizes Claims of True Work-Life Balance

Emma Grede, a successful entrepreneur, argues that true work-life balance is a myth and emphasizes the importance of hard work and honesty about the effort required to achieve success. She advocates for a 'social contract' with employees, where companies provide a supportive environment, but individuals are responsible for managing their personal and professional lives, especially if they aim for high achievement.

via Fortune|

#business #emma-grede #leadership

career1 month ago•6 min saved

Inspirational Stories of Career Pivots Across All Ages

The article shares stories of seven individuals who transitioned to new careers in their 30s to 60s, driven by personal fulfillment, work-life balance, and passion, including shifts from finance, law, tech, and space exploration to roles like children's author, hiking guide, and AI specialist.

via Business Insider|

#career #career-pivot #midlife-career-change

business2 months ago•2 min saved

Frida CEO Advocates Embracing Trend-Bucking Leadership Strategies

Chelsea Hirschhorn, CEO of Frida, advocates for a measured, thoughtful approach to business, bucking traditional startup trends of rapid growth and risk-taking. Her leadership style has evolved to emphasize empathy and understanding, influenced by her experiences as a working mother, and she prioritizes well-being and practical growth over venture capital funding.

via CNBC|

#business #empathy #founder

business2 months ago•7 min saved

Sundays Replace Mondays as the New Start of the Week

A growing number of white-collar workers are voluntarily working on Sundays to better integrate work into their personal lives, challenging traditional boundaries and driven by remote work, digital connectivity, and a desire for flexibility, with some viewing Sunday work as a form of liberation and control over their schedules.

via Business Insider|

#business #remote-work #sunday-work

business2 months ago•4 min saved

Will.i.am Advocates for Genuine Work-Life Balance

Will.i.am advocates for a 'dream-reality balance' over traditional work-life balance, emphasizing relentless pursuit of personal visions through extended work hours, even sacrificing celebrations, to materialize innovative ideas and success.

via Fortune|

#business #dream-reality-balance #side-hustles

business2 months ago•2 min saved

Southwest CEO Advocates for Meeting-Free Afternoons to Boost Productivity

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan plans to block off Wednesday to Friday afternoons for focused work without meetings in 2026, aiming to combat meeting bloat and create protected time for important tasks, emphasizing the importance of saying no and prioritizing deep work for better leadership and productivity.

via CNBC|

#business #leadership #meeting-overload

business2 months ago•4 min saved

North Carolina man quits 10-month NJ commute for closer job

Andrew Rendon, a DevOps engineer, endured a 2.5-hour weekly supercommute from North Carolina to New Jersey for nearly a year due to job constraints and high living costs, but ultimately accepted a lower-paying in-office job in North Carolina, significantly reducing his commute and improving his quality of life.

via CNBC|

#business #cost-of-living #job-market

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Cisco Exec Prioritizes Two Non-Negotiables Amid Intense Work Schedule

Jeetu Patel, Cisco's chief product officer, works extremely long hours, including seven-day weeks and 18-hour days, but maintains a strict set of non-negotiables like no meetings before 9 a.m. and prioritizing health and family, especially his daughter. Despite the demanding schedule, he emphasizes the importance of setting personal boundaries and adjusting routines to maintain quality of life, acknowledging that work-life balance is challenging in the tech industry and varies for each individual.

via Fortune|

#business #cisco #executive-schedule