Work news

Here are some recent work-related news stories:

Remote Work

• A new survey by Gallup finds that 43% of employed adults in the US are working remotely at least some of the time, up from 31% in 2015. (Source: Gallup)
• Microsoft is expanding its remote work program, allowing employees to work from home full-time if they choose to. (Source: CNBC)

Job Market

• The US unemployment rate fell to 3.6% in February, the lowest level since 1969. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• The number of job openings in the US rose to a record high of 7.3 million in January, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Source: Bloomberg)

Work-Life Balance

• A new study by the American Psychological Association finds that employees who work long hours are more likely to experience burnout, depression, and anxiety. (Source: APA)
• Google is introducing a new policy allowing employees to take unlimited vacation days, as long as they meet certain performance targets. (Source: The Verge)

Technology and Productivity

• A new study by Wakefield Research finds that 62% of employees use their personal devices for work, and 45% use their personal devices to access work emails and documents. (Source: Wakefield Research)
• Microsoft is launching a new AI-powered tool called "Microsoft Editor" that can help employees improve their writing and grammar skills. (Source: Microsoft)

Diversity and Inclusion

• A new study by McKinsey finds that companies with more diverse workforces are more likely to outperform their less diverse peers. (Source: McKinsey)
• Google is facing a lawsuit alleging that the company discriminates against women and minorities in its hiring practices. (Source: The New York Times)

I hope these stories are helpful!