Gardening leave: why are offices turning into botanical spaces?

Amazon has tree houses in its offices and Microsoft employees work in the woods. Companies reveal why they are using plants to boost productivity

How to deal with office politics

It all boils down to human emotion, says Sharmadean Reid

How do I find time for my family?

Don’t attempt to have your mind on work and children at the same time, says Sharmadean Reid

I’ve been made a manager for the first time – what do I do?

Get your team fired up, says Sharmadean Reid, then give them tangible targets

Helena Morrissey: ‘We have nine children. I plan every day on a whiteboard’

The 51-year-old head of personal investing at Legal & General on juggling work and family, shunning meetings and switching off with pilates

Mindfulness courses at work? This should have us all in a rage

Lunchtime meditation might reduce workers’ stress – but it does nothing to tackle the rat-race culture that causes it, says freelance journalist William Little

How to avoid the Sunday night blues

Steer clear of the familiar dread, says Sharmadean Reid, by making the most of weekends and nailing your Monday morning

Yes, Jacinda Ardern can combine work with a baby – but it’s not for every woman

With enough support, the New Zealand PM will certainly be able to continue to work as a new parent. But women who choose to be full-time mothers should not be made to feel ashamed

How to make a big career change

First, develop an unwavering self-belief, says Sharmadean Reid. Then swot up - you need to know your stuff

Do you work more than 39 hours a week? Your job could be killing you

Long hours, stress and physical inactivity are bad for our wellbeing – yet we’re working harder than ever. Isn’t it time we fought back?