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On planning fallacy

8/15/2024

Have you ever experienced that what you promised and planned to do turns out to be more difficult than expected, takes more time, resources, energy, etc? "I'll get there! if there’s a will, there’s a way!" people with a more optimistic outlook claim. Those with a more realistic view of the world either protest quietly or openly, but they may not always be heard. Once the plan is made, half the goal seems to have been achieved - what's not to achieve?

Figure Baltic Advisory ICT sector survey in Estonia

8/13/2024

Wage growth in Estonian ICT sector continues at a slower pace, employer benefits allow for a very flexible working life.

Why public sector needs compensation survey?

6/27/2024

We spoke to Mariel Kivi from the Estonian Ministry of Finance about why central compensation surveys are beneficial for the public sector

Employees Spend an Average of 13 Hours a Month Worrying About Money

6/26/2024

In the public sphere and many companies in Latvia, there is a growing focus on employee well-being. However, without a clear understanding of what it truly means, this concept can be misinterpreted. It is important to recognize that an individual's well-being, or how we feel about our life, is composed of several components: career well-being (how much we enjoy our daily work), social well-being (having meaningful relationships with family, colleagues, and friends), financial well-being, physical well-being, and community well-being (how comfortable we feel in our living environment).

What will happen to the office?

6/18/2024

During the summer months, our offices become even emptier than usual. People are enjoying their holidays and work from home or summer cottage. Figure 2023. survey indicates that only 2% of the employers do not offer remote work opportunities to some or all employees.