Work-life balance stories - Page 4

Employers warned jargon-laden job ads packed with 'rockstar' and 'ninja' clichés may signal burnout and bias, putting off strong candidates.

Most Britons resist digital detoxing, with nearly two thirds never fully switching off as online access becomes a day‑to‑day necessity.

Ecommpay to host London fintech forum on how money access, careers and care shape women's leadership for International Women's Day 2026.

Monzo launches a free in-app tax tool for sole traders and landlords as Making Tax Digital rules tighten ahead of phased rollout from 2026.

Amid rising AI and automation in contact centres, new research finds leadership, empathy and agent support now outmuscle technology alone.

Square rolls out free AI assistant in the UK, helping SME owners query their own sales data in plain English to speed up decisions.

Doorly secures GBP £600,000 to accelerate its shift from barber-booking app to nationwide on-demand home services marketplace.

UK firms told to overhaul SAP hiring, prioritising skills, learning and well-being as talent shortages deepen and candidates gain leverage.

Most senior UK cyber staff fear they could be sacked over a breach, as new research reveals soaring stress, burnout and blame culture.

Burnout and unfair workloads are driving talent out of UK professional services, as leaders admit blind spots on capacity and utilisation.

Contact centre staff report rising morale and stronger support, yet many remain uneasy and undertrained as AI tools spread through their work.

Money has overtaken health, time and relationships as the main driver of life satisfaction in the UK, new research from Intuit shows.

Scapade forecasts work-from-anywhere going mainstream by 2026, reshaping travel tech, mobile office gear and wellbeing-focused accessories.

Tech founders Julie Collison and Emma O'Brien top Tide everywoman awards as women-led firms eye growth despite tough UK backdrop.

UK founders warn unclear AI rules and weak digital trust threaten competitiveness, as many eye EU markets despite backing Britain to start up.

A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.

A survey reveals 67% of UK startup founders are aged over 45, highlighting a shift towards entrepreneurship as a second career backed by personal funding.

UK firms could regain nine sick days per worker by 2030 through upgraded connected technology, boosting productivity in retail, finance and healthcare sectors.

UK professionals aged 36-50 face the highest digital overload, with over 2,200 unread emails and growing pressure to stay constantly online, research finds.

The 'infinite workday' driven by constant digital interruptions risks workers' psychological safety and productivity, demanding a workplace communication reset.