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  • Wednesday, 21 February, 2024
    Working It
    Feeling flat? You’re languishing

    How better understanding of why we feel ‘down’ can help us flourish, plus the Office Therapy advice column

  • Wednesday, 21 February, 2024
    Work Watch
    ‘Every person slips at some point’: how businesses are managing the four-day week

    Employers report positive effects of shorter hours but say productivity must be maintained

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  • Wednesday, 14 February, 2024
    ReviewBusiness books
    Business books: what to read this month

    Corporate morality, the magic of dishabituating and tackling the tyranny of being constantly on the clock

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  • Sunday, 11 February, 2024
    Wellbeing and fitness
    Professionals find their competitive streak in group fitness challenges

    Events such as Hyrox are gaining popularity with young CEOs keen to craft a cleaner image

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  • Tuesday, 6 February, 2024
    Working It podcast19 min listen
    The return-to-office debate is heating up

    Some major companies are tightening rules about where employees work

  • Friday, 2 February, 2024
    Camilla Cavendish
    The home-working revolution is harming younger workers

    Bosses who insist on a return to the office are demonised — but turning up is better for your career

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  • Tuesday, 23 January, 2024
    Special ReportHealth at Work
    UK employee health has barely improved since pandemic

    Employers lose almost 50 days of work per employee, according to latest Britain’s Healthiest Workplace survey

  • Monday, 22 January, 2024
    UK employment
    Shorter hours for men add to strains on UK labour market

    Rise in proportion of women working full-time fails to fully offset decline

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  • Wednesday, 10 January, 2024
    Working It
    How rituals energise and motivate us

    Also in this week’s newsletter, productivity tips from the Working It podcast and a round-up of the top stories from the world of work

  • Monday, 8 January, 2024
    ExplainerWork Watch
    Can schedule send save us from out-of-hours emails?

    Timing messages can aid flexible work but mask long hours

  • Monday, 1 January, 2024
    The Henry Mance Interview
    How can you manage your time in 2024? Oliver Burkeman has thoughts

    Author of ‘Four Thousand Weeks’ says the first step is to realise you can’t do everything

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  • Friday, 29 December, 2023
    Grace Lordan
    Are you paying attention? Try these hacks to stop distraction

    Channelling your mental resources can improve wellbeing and productivity

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  • Wednesday, 27 December, 2023
    News in-depthChinese society
    China’s dreamers and dropouts ‘lie flat’ in Dali

    Cheap, remote and beautiful city attracts thousands of young people and Gen X-ers escaping economic treadmill

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  • Sunday, 17 December, 2023
    LexOffice life
    Burnout: pastoral flair reduces mass stress at Christmas Premium content

    Commonsense managerial concern for overburdened staff is the best remedy

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  • Sunday, 17 December, 2023
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    From cold water swimming to bison grilling: how CEOs spend Christmas

    Bosses of M&S, BA, Pioneer and others reveal their festive plans and traditions

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  • Monday, 4 December, 2023
    Anjli Raval
    Why staff loyalty is not always a good thing

    Faithful workers are inclined to invest more time and effort in their jobs. But it’s not all rosy

  • Sunday, 3 December, 2023
    Work & Careers
    How alcohol became a crutch for professional women

    Some high-achieving female workers still drink to prove themselves, but those going sober have found benefits

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  • Tuesday, 28 November, 2023
    Working It podcast14 min listen
    Office Therapy: your work problems solved

    This week: possessive bosses, overpaid colleagues and working from abroad

  • Tuesday, 21 November, 2023
    Working It podcast15 min listen
    Workplace pressure: how to cope

    Experts say step one is to manage your sense of fear. Here’s how.

  • Thursday, 16 November, 2023
    Special ReportDiversity Leaders
    FinecoBank takes on Italy’s women-in-workforce challenge

    Part-time work option and hybrid model assist in supporting female participation in labour market

  • Wednesday, 15 November, 2023
    Working It
    Your wellbeing plans don’t work

    Why it may be time to ditch the apps and meditation zones — plus the Office Therapy advice column

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  • Wednesday, 15 November, 2023
    Work WatchEmma Jacobs
    Is friendship employers’ business?

    Some organisations are asking for disclosure of platonic as well as romantic workplace relationships

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  • Wednesday, 15 November, 2023
    Dear JonathanJonathan Black
    Should I stick with corporate law or switch to something more fulfilling?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

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  • Wednesday, 8 November, 2023
    Working It
    Tips to ease staff tensions

    Why talking may not always be the best solution, plus the Office Therapy advice column

  • Wednesday, 1 November, 2023
    Working It
    Yes, you can work when you’re sick 🤒

    New research highlights the benefit of carrying on when symptoms are mild, plus the Office Therapy advice column

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