Scientists at Cornell University are developing a real-life version of the “stillsuit” seen in the Frank Herbert sci-fi film Dune, which could be used by future astronauts on missions to the International Space Station, the Moon and beyond. In order to survive on the brutally arid world of Arrakis, the humans inhabiting Herbert’s fictional desert … Read more
Asda is abandoning plans to introduce a four-day working week after complaints from exhausted staff exposed a crucial misstep in the successful implementation of reduced working patterns. The supermarket chain launched a trial to have employees work their 44-hour week over four days instead of five for the same pay. That translated into 11-hour shift … Read more
Asda has scrapped its four-day working week trial (Photo: Reuters) Asda has scrapped its flagship four-day working week policy after staff complained the extra hours were leaving them exhausted on their day off. The supermarket chain introduced a flexible work schedule last year, allowing managers to work 44 hours a day, spread over four days, … Read more
Tom SandersPublished Jul 8, 2024, 9:01 AM|Updated July 8, 2024, 11:28 AM Asda has scrapped its four-day working week trial (Photo: Reuters) Asda has scrapped its flagship four-day working week policy after staff complained the extra hours were leaving them exhausted on their day off. The supermarket chain introduced a flexible work schedule last year, … Read more
Are you planning to work from the beach or abroad this summer? Email matthew.lodge@mailonline.co.uk Millions of Britons are planning to ‘work on the beach’ this summer as they take advantage of policies that allow them to do their jobs while away from the office. It is thought that more than six million people plan to … Read more
ASDA has scrapped its four-day working week after staff complained the system left them feeling exhausted. Last year, the supermarket started a trial of flexible working hours for managers, but the reduced hours were rejected by employees. Employees in the trial at 20 Asda stores worked 44 hours over four days instead of five for … Read more
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WhatsApp is reportedly working on implementing a new generative AI feature Users may soon be able to generate AI avatars in the popular messaging app By Wiliam Hunter Published: 05:40 EDT, July 5, 2024 | Updated: 05:40 EDT, July 5, 2024 It is the most popular messaging app for millions of users worldwide. And now, … Read more
WhatsApp is reportedly working on implementing a new generative AI feature Users may soon be able to generate AI avatars in the popular messaging app It is the most popular messaging app for millions of users worldwide. And now, WhatsApp may soon get an AI tool that will give users even more ways to communicate. … Read more
Motherly responsibilities have forced Katy Hewin to take a step back in her career at asset manager Janus Henderson. The single mother has not only juggled bath time and weaning with her job as a business manager, but has supported her son through his recent A-levels and her teenage daughter. “I always think, ‘bigger kids, … Read more