Forget the midlife crisis, how about a midlife career break, or even an OE?

Forget the midlife crisis, how about a midlife career break, or even an OE?

More and more people are choosing to take career sabbaticals or 'golden gap years'. How? The key is in the planning.

Mon, Aug 11

4:09

Eight simple ways to inject a sense of awe into a humdrum work day

Eight simple ways to inject a sense of awe into a humdrum work day

Everyday life doesn't always inspire awe, especially in the office, but research shows a regular burst of it has tangible effects on our health and wellbeing.

Mon, Jul 28

4:17

Workmates dragging the chain? Maybe they're just miserable

Workmates dragging the chain? Maybe they're just miserable

Research shows that when we’re in a good mood, our brains are 31% more productive.

Mon, Jul 14

4:24

Does winter make your Monday blues feel even bleaker?

Does winter make your Monday blues feel even bleaker?

How to get back your spark at work and in life through the shorter days.

Mon, Jun 30

Money isn't enough: why you need to find purpose in your work

Money isn't enough: why you need to find purpose in your work

It's called 'the great reshuffle' and it's about choosing a feeling of purpose in life over the biggest payslip.

Mon, Jun 16

3:58

The traditional career might be dead but you probably need to go on working.

The traditional career is dying – how to thrive in the new market

A straightforward ascent up the professional ladder is, for most, a thing of the past. And that doesn't have to be a bad thing.

Wed, Jun 4

4:54

May 2025
It can be hard to stay calm at work.

How to get more work done in less time – and reclaim your life

A calm mind and a well-balanced life is the secret to success at work.

Mon, May 19

4:17

'Like a bright but unreliable colleague': How to maximise AI at work

'Like a bright but unreliable colleague': How to maximise AI at work

AI is here to stay, so rather than fearing it will replace you at work, try using it to your own advantage.

Mon, May 5

3:02

April 2025
Being rude in the office is not a wise career move.

Rudeness is on the rise: how to stay cool, calm and polite at work

In an era of frayed tempers, learning to be calm and polite is a kind of quiet super power.

Mon, Apr 28

7:38

Career burnout is on the rise.

Burn bright, not out: Six ways to avoid workplace burnout

With burnout on the rise, we need to learn to spot the signs and avoid it before it happens.

Tue, Apr 22

Fearing the snip?

How to thrive at work – even in times of uncertainty

Economic uncertainty and the threat of redundancy can have a big impact on our ability to be our best selves at work.

Mon, Apr 14

March 2025
A mixture of working from home and the office is increasingly common.

Working from home often leads to burnout - here are 7 ways to avoid that

It was supposed to enhance work/life balance but, for many, working from home has had the opposite effect.

Mon, Mar 31

6:22

Who are you under that suit?

Is your identity too wrapped up with your job? Tips for untangling it

In a shaky job market, it pays not to base your entire sense of self on your career.

Mon, Mar 17

7:00

A bad boss can make a good job not worth having.

Five types of bad boss and how to 'manage up' successfully

Managing up is one of the most powerful workplace skills to cultivate.

Mon, Mar 3

5:45