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We know more than we do: how learning becomes useful at work
2026/09/29
September, the month of learning, is almost over. Hopefully, we are all a little wiser, more capable or more curious than we were at its beginning. Learning rarely arrives as a dramatic breakthrough. We season a meal more confidently, complete a familiar task more clearly, or run 100 metres further than last month. We tried something, noticed what happened and made an adjustment.
Vacation from work does not equal proper rest: how to really switch off
2026/07/16
Summer is upon us, and with it comes the much-anticipated vacation season. However, there is often a common misconception regarding the nature of vacation—it is frequently equated with rest. Most people and organisations mainly view vacation from a work perspective and consider it as off-job time that provides employees with opportunities to remove stress sources related to work. Proper rest, however, involves the restoration of energy, mental rejuvenation, and the opportunity to engage in direct and profound social interaction with family and friends. In a world that praises constant busyness and “grinding,” taking time off and knowing how to truly rest has become a rare occurrence, whether during a typical week or even while on vacation.
Is Your Autumn Plan Realistic — or Just Well-Structured Optimism?
2026/07/07
Two years ago, I wrote about the planning fallacy. Today, I could publish the same article again with one small, but rather honest, addition: because of the planning fallacy, my own master’s thesis is still not submitted. It is slightly embarrassing. But it is also a useful reminder that knowing about the planning fallacy does not automatically protect us from it.
Vacation from work does not equal proper rest: how to really switch off
2026/06/30
Summer is upon us, and with it comes the much-anticipated vacation season. However, there is often a common misconception regarding the nature of vacation—it is frequently equated with rest. Most people and organisations mainly view vacation from a work perspective and consider it as off-job time that provides employees with opportunities to remove stress sources related to work. Proper rest, however, involves the restoration of energy, mental rejuvenation, and the opportunity to engage in direct and profound social interaction with family and friends. In a world that praises constant busyness and “grinding,” taking time off and knowing how to truly rest has become a rare occurrence, whether during a typical week or even while on vacation.
Summer flexibility: what employees value and what Baltic employers offer
2026/06/16
Remote work is mainstream. A compressed working week is not. Employers are once again asking people to spend more time in the office. There are understandable reasons for this. It is often easier to build relationships, welcome new colleagues, solve complex problems and learn from each other when people are physically together. But the return-to-office discussion sometimes overlooks an important fact: not everyone ever left the workplace.