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?

The joy and relief of saying no: how I learned to stop worrying and turn people down

At first, saying yes to everything was a boon to my social life and my career. Then my workload started to get out of hand and I became racked with guilt

The price of driving down care home costs? Staff who quit after a few weeks

Making money out of the sick, feeble and helpless means treating them and their care workers like rubbish. No wonder turnover is so high

What are the perfect office hours for our body clocks?

Two-thirds of people in Britain say they would prefer an earlier start and finish to the working day, but for many it might be better to opt for later hours

Men in UK enjoy more leisure time than women, study shows

ONS survey reveals men take an average of 40 minutes more than women, with mass media people’s main indulgence

‘Don’t be ashamed’ – readers’ tips for improving mental health at work

From mindful meditation to changing jobs, readers share their tips on dealing with mental health problems at work