Das Buch beleuchtet, wie mobiles Arbeiten und flexible Regelungen ein ausgewogenes Verhältnis zwischen Berufs- und Privatleben fördern können. Anhand von Erfahrungsberichten werden zentrale Werte und Herausforderungen wie Vertrauen, Gleichberechtigung und Flexibilität behandelt, um Produktivität und Rentabilität zu steigern.
An incendiary examination of burnout in millennials - the cultural shifts that got us here, the pressures that sustain it and the need for drastic change Are you tired, stressed and trying your best but somehow still not doing enough? Has the bottom half of your To Do list been locked in place for months? Is everything becoming work as your job seeps into your evenings, you monetise your hobbies and perform your leisure time on social media? This is burnout - what increasingly like the defining feature of our lives. We are exhausted. But burnout is not a personal failing. It is a creeping part of modern culture, shaped by deep-rooted political, historical and economic forces, and it is affecting how we work, parent, socialise and inhabit the world. Anne Helen Petersen identifies burnout with moving clarity - what it feels like and how it manifests across communities. Through her own experience, original interviews and detailed analysis, she traces the institutional and generational causes of burnout. And, in doing so, she helps us to let go of our guilt and imagine a possible future. Reassuring, insightful and galvanising, Can't Even is essential reading for all of us.
The Rise and Reign of the Unruly Woman
An accessible, analytical look at how influential female celebrities are pushing the boundaries of what it means to be an 'acceptable' woman - a Stylist Book Club pick
This book challenges readers to rethink what it takes to make remote work effective for both companies and individuals. The future of work hinges not on location, but on how we approach it. Many have struggled with work-life balance, often feeling overwhelmed and burned out due to a broken relationship with work. It envisions a future where both office and home life can be happier, more productive, and genuinely meaningful. Targeted at all office workers—from employees to managers—this book addresses the current decisions about returning to the office. The past two years have revealed a potential new path that avoids exhausting commutes and unrealistic work schedules. It raises critical questions about how to create a work environment that benefits both employees and organizations. Through in-depth reporting and interviews with global workers and managers, it highlights essential values like trust, fairness, flexibility, inclusivity, equity, and work-life balance. The authors stress the importance of companies listening to their employees, arguing that this approach will enhance productivity and profitability. As society reaches a pivotal moment for flexible work arrangements, this book aims to reshape our entire relationship with the office, going beyond just virtual meetings and hybrid models.