The toll of job insecurity in turbulent economic times
When a downturn hits, many permanent workers can hunker down in their jobs and ride it out. But those in unprotected employment often don’t have that luxury....
How going above and beyond at work became required
These days, workers expect to exceed their job descriptions if they want to get ahead – or even keep their positions at all. How did we get here?...
The whisper networks helping workers get jobs
Private online communities for like-minded professionals are growing in popularity – and they’re being used by employees to land their next role....
The digital nomad visas luring workers overseas
More than 25 countries have now launched visa programmes for digital nomads, enabling these travellers to work legally, longer and more freely....
The over-qualified workers struggling to find a job
Intuitively, it seems employers would want to hire the most skilled and experienced candidates. But that’s not always the reality....
The workers getting 100% pay for 80% of the hours
Thousands of UK workers from about 70 companies are taking part in what is thought to be the world's biggest pilot into the four-day work week....
The ‘working’ job interviews that go too far
To prove jobseekers' worth, some employers are asking candidates to work before they’re even hired – sometimes, on tasks that take hours, even days....
The link between imposter syndrome and burnout
Feeling like you’re bad at your job is miserable. Worse, it’s also more likely to lead to professional burnout....
The realities of the four-day workweek
A shorter workweek is being hailed as the future of employee productivity and work-life balance. Is it that easy to make work better?...
How climate change is re-shaping the way Gen Z works
For young workers, sustainability jobs mean both those directly in related fields as well as at companies that value climate impact and action....