Summer Fridays Are Disappearing — But is it a Fair Trade?
It’s the end of an era for the beloved Summer Friday. Once a rising perk, the number of North American workers enjoying early Friday finishes has dropped from 55% in 2019 to just 11% today.
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Family Safety vs Privacy: Ethical Approaches to Child Location Monitoring
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Netflix Drops Their Interactive Shows to Focus on New Projects
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Daylight Saving Time 2024: When Do We Fall Back?
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Apple Update Turns AirPods Pro 2 into Hearing Aids
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