Germans must now have doctor’s note to call in sick to work: ‘Extraordinarily high levels of sick leave’

Under Germany’s former policy, workers were allowed to take up to six weeks of paid leave for an illness. That’s on top of ...

German workers banned from taking sick leave without a medical note in tough reforms

Chancellor Friedrich Merz unveils far-reaching reforms to work, tax and pensions in a bid to boost the German economy ...

What's a 'soft' off day? How to take one without getting in trouble at work.

Set your "soft" off day up for success by making sure any deadlines, presentations or important meetings are scheduled during your "fully on" days. You don't want to be listening to a meeting while ...
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Google Meet Adds AI-Powered Note-Taking for Paid Subscribers

Google Meet is rolling out Gemini-powered AI note-taking for paid users, adding summaries, action items, Drive saves, and ...
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Automating Away Entry-Level Learning

Observation is no substitute for participation. As automation replaces hands-on entry-level work, we limit learning and ...

Onyx Boox Note Max review: A year later, I love this giant e-reader that thinks it’s a laptop, but simply isn’t.

The Onyx Boox Max Note is a stunning paper-like slate with plenty of versatility. But it's biggest win also spirals into its core weakness.

People are taking allergy and heartburn pills for PMS. Could it work?

Can the mix really help with premenstrual woes? Theoretically, the link between histamine and hormones could explain why the ...
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Dave Hall: Notes on the Canucks’ work on day two of the draft, live from Buffalo

The Vancouver Canucks had the entire board at their disposal on day two of the 2026 NHL Draft.   Would they swing on the ...