Standing desks do not reduce risk of stroke and heart failure, study suggests

Researchers say people who sit or stand for long periods should schedule regular movements throughout the day

‘I fell asleep driving around London’: TV workers on fear, danger and fatalities in an industry in crisis

Accidents on set and road collisions suffered by exhausted crew are on the rise. But the demand for great shows continues. Are broadcasters pushing staff too far?

‘It felt shameful’: the profound loneliness of modern motherhood

The mothers of babies and young children often experience extreme isolation – and all the health problems that accompany it

Get fit in two minutes! 17 micro-workouts that will change your life – even if you’re stuck in the office

No time for a run or a trip to the gym? Exercise ‘snacks’ are the answer. All you need is some stairs, a wall and 120 seconds away from your desk or sofa

Hybrid working makes employees happier, healthier and more productive, study shows

Three-quarters said going back to working five days a week in an office would damage their wellbeing

‘I was terrified of the tea round’: the small changes that can help neurodivergent people thrive at work

Workers with ADHD and autism bring impressive skills and dedication to their jobs, but face challenges neurotypical employers may not consider. A few key adjustments can be transformative

Stress bragging: why workload boasts are bad for you – and your colleagues

Are you in the habit of telling everyone how overstretched you are? A new study has found that it might make you less likable and less competent, while undermining your co-workers

Should all workers get unhappiness leave? It beats awaydays, work-life balance seminars and company yoga

Staff at a Chinese supermarket chain can take ‘unhappy days’ whenever they want. Perhaps we’re finally recognising a basic truth: work doesn’t make us happy, says Emma Beddington

I’m desperately unhappy with my job, but my boss relies on me. Should I quit?

We often wind up with feelings of obligation towards our work, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But ask yourself: would your employer think the same?

The soft life: why millennials are quitting the rat race

Ambition once came with a promise: a home, a salary, progress and fulfilment. What happens when that promise is broken? Meet the women who are turning their backs on consumerism, materialism and burnout