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Latvia’s Fairest-Paying Employers in 2026: Accenture Latvia Branch and Linde Gas
2026/09/23
Compensation research and management consulting company Figure Baltic Advisory has announced Latvia’s fairest-paying employers of 2026 in the large organisation and small and medium-sized organisation categories. This year, last year’s leaders have retained their top positions: Accenture Latvia Branch ranks first among large organisations, while Linde Gas ranks first among small and medium-sized organisations. The 2026 living wage has also been calculated: for a single adult living in Riga, it has reached EUR 1,697, up 2.4% year-on-year, while in Latvia’s regions it stands at EUR 1,477, an increase of 1.5%.
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.