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From On-site to Hybrid to Remote: The New Work-Life Balance
In today’s evolving world, the traditional concept of work-life balance isn’t static.
The rigid separation between professional duties and personal life gives way to a more fluid integration, often called “work-life harmony.”
This shift brings about the boundaries between work and personal time, which are increasingly blurred, especially with the rise of remote work and digital connectivity.
The Evolution of Work-Life Balance
Historically, work-life balance implied a clear demarcation. This allowed work to be confined to specific hours, and personal life occupied the rest.
However, this model often proved unrealistic, leading to stress and burnout as individuals struggled to categorize their lives into different aspects.
The modern approach seeks harmony, where work and personal activities coexist more naturally, allowing for greater flexibility.
Achieving work-life harmony involves several key strategies:
1. Flexibility
Adapting work schedules to accommodate personal commitments will certainly lead to an increase in productivity and proficiency.
For instance, flexible working hours and hybrid work models have been shown to shed out excessive pressure on employees.
2. Prioritization
Identifying and focusing on tasks that align with personal and professional goals helps in managing time effectively.
3. Rest and Recreation
Incorporating periods of rest and engaging in enjoyable activities can enhance creativity and overall well-being.
Research indicates that allowing oneself to relax and have fun facilitates creative flow.
Challenges and Considerations
While the concept of work-life harmony offers a more integrated approach, it also presents challenges:
- Blurred Boundaries: The lack of clear separation can lead to overwork if
- Self-Discipline: Maintaining productivity requires self-regulation to prevent personal activities from encroaching on work responsibilities.
The transition from a hustle-centric culture to one that values flow and harmony depicts a broader recognition of the need for sustainable work practices.
When you embrace flexibility, prioritization, and rest, you will then be able to foster an environment where both professional and personal lives thrive in unison.
It has been reported that Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), prepares to look into the recent crash of the popular investment platform, CBEX.
It can be recalled that investment platform, CBEX, recently crashed and caused worry for many users. The public to social media to lament about the crash of the platform and cries out due to their losses.
Popular Nigerian blogger, Innocent Tino shares that he will partner with EFCC for a joint investigation of the downfall of CBEX. It was also shared that a total of #1.3 trillion funds have been lost due to the crash.
The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has shed light on why Nigerians are still paying high prices for petrol, even though global crude oil prices have dropped sharply.
According to CORAN, the main reasons behind the high cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) include the recent halt of the Naira-for-crude arrangement, the activities of profit-driven middlemen, and the rising exchange rate of the dollar.
Speaking on the matter, CORAN’s spokesperson, Eche Idoko, pointed out that these factors have made it difficult for Nigerians to enjoy any real relief at the pump. Crude oil prices recently dropped to around $64 per barrel for Brent and roughly $59.7 for WTI. This decline followed a new round of tariffs and a surprise production cut announcement by OPEC+.
Despite the global price drop, local fuel prices in Nigeria continue to rise. Idoko explained that middlemen are playing a big role in keeping prices up and preventing local refining from thriving. He also mentioned that the cost of importing refined products, logistics, and foreign exchange challenges all add up to push petrol prices even higher.
At the moment, petrol prices in Nigeria range from N900 to N975 per litre depending on the area. This increase came shortly after several major players in the industry, including partners of the Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), raised their pump prices.
MRS filling stations, a partner of Dangote Refinery, have raised petrol prices to N930 per litre in Lagos and N950 per litre in Abuja.
On Saturday, the MRS station along Kubwa Expressway in Abuja was already selling at the new rate, marking an increase of N70 to N80 per litre from the previous prices of N860 and N880.
A motorist in Abuja reacted to the price hike, saying it was expected after Dangote Refinery announced that it had stopped selling petrol in Naira.
The refinery had revealed on March 19 that it would no longer conduct petrol sales in local currency, a move that has now led to adjustments in pump prices across several stations.
Other filling stations in Abuja have also increased their rates. Empire Filling Station in Gwarimpa, for instance, raised its price to N975 per litre from N945.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) maintained its pump price at N880 per litre in Abuja as of Saturday evening.
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