Business & Working
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Building Your Professional Network in Barcelona
When it comes to work, can you live in Barcelona and still focus on building your professional career? Read more
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Is Standing at Your Desk Actually Better than Sitting?
Many workplaces have adopted sit-stand desks, which allow you to sit down or stand up with the push of a button or lever, to reduce the harms of prolonged sitting. But how much better is standing? Read more
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4-Day Work Week Trials Have Been Labeled a “Resounding Success”
Hopes of the 4-day week becoming reality have been buoyed by glowing reports of the success of four-day week trials, in which employers have reported cutting hours but maintaining productivity. But it’s still not clear whether the model would work. Read more
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Workplace Romance: Four Questions to Ask Yourself before Dating Someone from the Office
In the digital age, online dating and swiping right are the status quo for romance. Practically gone are the days of meeting “the one” in a pub. But what about flirting by the water cooler or over Zoom? Read more
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Paws for Thought: The Pros and Cons of a Pet-Friendly Office
Pets can bring benefits to the workplace, including reducing stress and increasing job satisfaction. But there are risks, hazards and concerns that must be considered for a pet-friendly workplace to be inclusive, equitable and sustainable. Read more
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What Exactly Are Blockchain and Bitcoin?
If you’re not sure what blockchain and Bitcoin are, you’re not alone. Many people get the general gist of what a digital currency implies, but don’t want to admit that they don’t understand the specifics. Read more
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Why It Makes Good Business Sense to Hire People with Disabilities
Job applicants who live with disabilities represent a largely untapped sector of the workforce—unemployment rates among these workers tend to be about double that of non-disabled workers, with comparable age and education levels. Read more
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Photo courtesy of Lucy Bolin.
Lucy Bolin, Coach
Fellow expat Lucy Bolin shares with us the thrills and challenges she faced as a foreigner living, studying and working in six countries. Read more
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There’s a Gay Wage Gap—and It’s Linked to Discrimination
The wage gaps that exists between men and women and between white and black people have received a lot of attention in recent years. But there’s another wage gap that tends to be overlooked—between heterosexuals and LGBT+ people. Read more
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5 Common Mistakes Job Hunters Make and How to Avoid Them
Discover how you can avoid making some of the most common mistakes job hunters make and increase your chances of landing that dream job. Read more
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Roman Martin, photo courtesy of EKMH Innovators.
Interview: Serial Entrepreneur, Artist & Writer Roman Martin
Guest contributor Erin Hobey shares with us an interview with serial entrepreneur, philosopher, artist, activist, speaker, neuroscientist, economist and angel investor Roman Martin. Read more
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Jodie Sclare and Josh Bumgardner: Founders of FunTalk
Jodie Sclare and Josh Bumgardner explain how their language centre FunTalk was created, and prove that learning a language can be fun. Read more
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David Jane: CEO of Drivemebarcelona.com
The CEO of Drivemebarcelona.com shares his experience of registering and financing his businesses in Barcelona. Read more
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Tony Anagor: CEO and Founder of Lifestyle Barcelona
Tony Anagor is the founder and CEO of Lifestyle Barcelona, a company that has organised activities and corporate events in Barcelona since 2003. Read more
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Alicia Verdugo: Founder of Visioncore
Alicia Verdugo takes us through her journey of ophthalmology and founding her clinic her in Barcelona. Read more
Business events
OFFF Festival 2025
OFFF Barcelona is back! The most innovative digital cultural fest in the city presents performances, animation screenings, interactive workshops, networking areas, exhibitions and much more. Read more
May 8, 2025May 10, 2025
