Unusual company perks; workplace jargon; and more

Hello and welcome to the latest issue of LinkedIn Insider UK. I'm Yessi Bello-Perez , the community and segments lead at LinkedIn News UK , and today we're looking at several different topics, including work-life balance, unusual company perks, the challenges that come with remote working, and much more.?

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Here you'll find just some of the topics currently top of mind for members. Want to add your own perspective to the conversation? Please post from your profile about any of the prompts below for the opportunity to be featured by LinkedIn's Editorial team.

The key to work-life balance?

Jill Cotton, a career trends expert at Glassdoor, told Stylist how implementing a quiet weekend – when employees front-load their work to create space for a quieter end of the week – can help with work-life balance. “For those with a traditional Monday-to-Friday schedule, this often means clearing Fridays of long meetings, hard deadlines, highly collaborative activities or tasks that can’t be completed in a day. And for those with the flexibility to work from home, Fridays are a popular choice as they begin to wind down for the weekend,” she told the publication.

Share your insights by clicking on the following link and create a LinkedIn post using #LinkedInInsiderUK: What other productivity hacks help you achieve better work-life balance?

Night nannies: The newest perk?

Although not quite mainstream yet, some companies are offering the services of a nanny who can look after children during nighttime hours while their workers get some sleep.?

Share your insights by clicking on the following link and create a LinkedIn post using #LinkedInInsiderUK: What other perks should companies offer their employees and why?

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1. Click on the hyperlinked text in any of the sections below (i.e. "What would your ideal office look like?".?
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3. Type in the post box as you normally would.?
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In this issue, I'd like to draw your attention to a post by LinkedIn Top Voice Susie Dent , a lexicographer and etymologist known for her appearances in the popular TV show Countdown.??

In one of her latest posts, Dent talks about the evolution of language and the use cases of jargon in the professional world.?

?? Why does this post work?

1. There's context: Dent sets up the reader by offering sufficient context and information about what she is saying.?
2. Key takeaway: Her audience walks away with newfound knowledge and a refreshed perspective on the topic.??

Comment below: When is jargon acceptable in the workplace?

• Has remote work made it harder to celebrate small wins? Career coach Darren McKee thinks so.?
• When it comes to culture, here are the top 10 silent killers, according to LinkedIn Top Voice Eric Partaker .
• What does courage mean to you? Check out Yuval Atsmon latest newsletter where he looks at the different definitions in a workplace setting.?
• Over-apologising at work can have its downsides but it's important to disassociate the word?'Sorry' from its negative connotations, says Roberto Ferraro .?

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