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Different day, same problems? Why it’s a bad idea to rush into solutions for tricky work issues
This may be a good time to try something different. Whatever the nature of the problems that come with your job – production or staffing issues, a difficult product launch or disgruntled customers – instead of focusing all your efforts on coming up with solutions,...
The cost of health
Every week, it seems like there is fresh research about the declining health of British citizens. In February the worsening health among...
How the new British rights around flexible working will affect employees and businesses
Flexible working covers numerous arrangements that deviate from “standard” employment practices, such as part-time work, compressed hours, job...
Hybrid work: A scientific approach
Open plan office and hot desking decrease interaction, collaboration, productivity, equality and team synchrony. They create public spaces...
What your sad desk sandwich says about your working habits
Brits in particular are known for their obsession with sandwiches, which they eat alone while continuing to work. This habit amuses but also...
How to choose a trustworthy mental health app in a market bloated with options
I like to start my day with a bowl of cereal. It’s quick, light and, if I make the right choice, good for me. I also have the freedom to make a...
New research on the motherhood penalty – and how accountants can help
Research from across the world shows that mothers earn less over the course of their careers than fathers and less than women without children....
There are more than 300 ways to work flexibly – here are four tips to make it work for you
Before the pandemic, you may have associated flexible work with things like working from home, part-time work or reduced hours. Now? You might...
Financial crises damage people’s mental health – our global review shows who is worst affected
This article mentions suicide and factors that contribute to mental ill-health. If you need support, it’s available 24 hours a day: NHS urgent...
Why it’s so hard to be young in Britain right now
The UK’s youth (15-24) unemployment rate fell from almost 15% in September 2020 to 9% in August 2022, but is now rising again reaching 12.7% in...
Save the weekend – accountants are overworked
In a recent survey, IFA members provided insights into their organisations' return to the office and hybrid working practices, their preferences...
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