‘Miserable staff don’t make money’: the firms that have switched to a four-day week

British people work some of the longest hours in Europe, but are among the least productive. Now some companies are shortening the working week to increase efficiency, health and happiness

Nicola Adams: ‘I still get nervous before a big fight’

The boxer on her training regime, her mum’s home cooking and her respect for her opponents

How do I stop men talking over me at work?

Try an app to track interruptions, says Sharmadean Reid, then make it clear all voices must be heard

Anne-Marie Imafidon: ‘My dream in life is to be a hermit’

The computer scientist and co-founder of STEMettes on turning vegan, going to church and why travelling is hard work

I paid $7,348 for healthcare last week – so Trump’s law changes are personal

For those of us with imperfect health, survival now seems to require throwing ourselves at the feet of elected officials, pleading to be treated with compassion

Britons working harder than ever, says report

Teaching and nursing top list of most demanding professions in UK, according to research

The Guardian view on big data and insurance: knowing too much

Editorial: Insurance depends on the pooling of risk but big data may drain that pool

Wellness: just expensive hype, or worth the cost?

From superfoods to yoga, this £500bn-plus global industry often comes at a high price

Will Elon Musk’s 120-hour week stop us worshipping workaholism?

The Silicon Valley drive for corporate efficiency – all 24/7 schedules, bulletproof coffees and five-minute meetings – has long been lauded. Now the wheels are flying off

I’ve no idea what I want to do when I leave school

The world is your oyster, says Sharmadean Reid – and a mix of the humanities with technology is perfect