Trump ordered all air traffic controllers back to work, after absences during the government shutdown led to thousands of flight disruptions.

The word "balance” suggests a static state: work time on one side and personal time on the other. But real life is dynamic. Modern leaders face changing schedules, remote teams and constant demands. Trying to strictly divide work and your personal life often leads to frustration, guilt and burnout.

From Benjamin Franklin to the present, authors have focused on the evolving workplace, and what needs to be done to make it more effective.

The more I embraced work-life balance, the more my team followed suit. If my kids were sick (or I was sick), I took the day off. I took fully unplugged vacations during the year and encouraged others to do the same. We set up internal systems so that anyone taking time off had adequate coverage.

It may be that health issues (yours or a family member's) are a barrier to working. It may be that your industry isn't hiring. Or it may be that you don't actually want to return to work, but you're also not happy with your current set of circumstances.

In today’s digital age, the landscape of employment is rapidly evolving, with remote work becoming increasingly prevalent. Many professionals are now seeking opportunities that offer the flexibility of working from home while still providing a lucrative salary.

Democratic National Committee (DNC) staffers were told to return to the office five days a week for the first time since COVID, prompting a meltdown that led to subsequent mockery on social media.

A groundbreaking National Bureau of Economic Research working paper provides empirical evidence that remote work, far from being a compromise, offers a powerful tool for boosting performance and inclusion,