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NoDesk: Issue #389 – NoDesk

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Hand-picked articles, stories and ideas from the remote work community and beyond.

Callum Borchers | Wall Street Journal

It’s time to change your attitude and approach as the gloomier employment picture comes into focus.

Modern Diplomacy

A European Central Bank survey found that most euro zone workers do not want to accept pay cuts to keep remote working options.

Cathy Bussewitz | AP News

“Fully remote is very rare now in the U.S.,” said Mark Ma, associate professor of business administration at the University of Pittsburgh. “It is getting much more difficult and you need to look for the smaller firms or medium-sized firms … and those firms do not provide as competitive financial packages as the big firms, but they try to attract talent by providing more flexibility.”

Sam Bourgi | InvestorsObserver

The share of Americans working remotely has fallen to the lowest level since the end of the pandemic, as employers ramp up return-to-office mandates for millions of workers.

Susan Sharon | Maine Public

People who are incarcerated are paid notoriously low wages for kitchen, laundry work and maintenance.

But the expanded use of laptops is creating other opportunities.

Nick Lichtenberg, Eva Roytburg | Yahoo Finance

The dramatic rise in unemployment among Americans under 25—especially recent graduates—has become one of the most troubling economic headlines of 2025. Recent insights from economists, central bankers, and labor market analysts signal that this appears to be a uniquely American challenge, underpinned by a “no hire, no fire” economy rather than solely by the rapid ascent of artificial intelligence.

Jeff Wofford

I have the good fortune to have a job right now, but many of my friends are out of work. Most have been searching for a while. Some are encountering a problem that has my full sympathy, something I’ve experienced myself at various times. I’m not sure I can solve it, but maybe I can help put words to what some are going through.

The problem unfolds in three distinct phases as the job search drags on.

Baruch Silvermann | Business.com

Today’s business leaders are discovering that remote work isn’t just about employee satisfaction; it’s a powerful tool for reducing operational costs and gaining competitive advantages. From significant real estate savings to improved productivity metrics, the financial benefits of remote work have proven substantial and sustainable.

Shannon Pettypiece | NBC News

Moving into an RV may seem like a way to save money, but it can come with unexpected costs and trap families in a cycle of debt.

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