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Working life

May 2017

  • Unlimited holiday

    Work better
    Take a break: why charities should give staff unlimited holidays

    Molly Whyte
    Allowing workers to take time off when they need it can help your team to thrive, rather than survive

September 2014

August 2014

  • Superman work

    Under pressure: four ways to cope when things go wrong at work

    Resilience is key when dealing with problems like failed projects, an overbearing boss, and criticism in your job

July 2014

  • Gentoo Penguins on the Ice in Antarctica

    Coping with stress: a survival guide to restructuring and redundancy at work

    Change in the workplace is inevitable but can cause employees stress. Here’s advice on supporting yourself and colleagues
    • How to find a job in your 40s after redundancy
    • Top tips on beating stress at work
  • Mixed race woman using laptop on beach

    The Careers Blog
    Why taking a holiday from work is good for your career

    As an employee, it's your responsibility to manage your time off and stress levels to avoid burning out
    • Five top tips to beat work stress
    • How to prevent burning out at work

    • How to prevent and cope with work-related stress – live chat

    • Office playlist: tell us your top tunes to work to

    • Lose the L-plates: how to pass your probation period at work

October 2013

  • Close-up of man's hand holding a lit wooden match against a blue background.

    How to avoid burning out at work

    As Hector Sants steps away from Barclays due to stress, Corinne Mills shares her advice for professionals who are struggling to cope at work

April 2013

  • Chalk drawing of balancing work and life

    The Careers Blog
    Anytime, anywhere? How to achieve a good work-life balance

    In a world of 24/7 communication, out-of-hours work is becoming a regular feature of our lives. Penny de Valk discusses how we can ensure that our down-time is our own.

January 2012

  • Private lives
    Should I return to work?

    The kids enjoy me not working in my stressful job, but I'm scared of losing my profession

November 2011

  • The people's panel
    Write for us about ... long working hours

    The people's panel
    The people's panel: The working time directive that restricts time spent in our jobs may be reviewed. Tell us about the extra hours you work

September 2011

  • MPs in the House of Commons

    MPs and public back introduction of flexible working hours

    Government under pressure to change law after survey shows support for flexible working

August 2011

  • Interview by Laura Barnett

    Another view
    Another view on Horrible Bosses

    Interview by Laura Barnett

    Of the three bosses in this film, Spacey's character is by far the most realistic, says management coach Phil Hayes

April 2011

  • Working for too long can damage your health

    Dr Luisa Dillner's guides
    Dr Luisa Dillner's guide to . . . working long hours

  • man asleep at work

    New Europe: Spain
    Spanish stereotypes: siesta-taking knock-off-early types?

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