Rise in women facing discrimination on taking maternity leave

Citizens Advice records nearly 60% rise in women reporting maternity leave issues including roles being changed and hours reduced

Sweatworking: like networking but sweatier

Sitting at a desk all day is bad for your health – it’s time you starting having your regular Thursday accounts meeting during spin class

How getting more sleep could boost your salary

A good night’s kip can boost your productivity – and mean you earn more money. So how can you make sure you’re getting enough sleep?

Should people over 40 work a three-day week?

While some work is good for your brain, doing more than 60 hours a week into your 40s is worse than doing nothing, according to a recent survey

One hour of activity needed to offset harmful effects of sitting at a desk

Risk of dying increases among desk-based workers who sit for eight hours and do low amounts of exercise, new research finds

Is your job killing you?

A new study looking at decades of medical research concludes that working hard during busy periods is bad for your health. Time to put your feet up …

Office cake pushers – we need less work on our plates, not sweets

Pick-me-up chocolates and surprise sweets – cake culture at work is making it harder than ever to eat healthily

Leading doctors urge two-week absence before workers need to see GP

Requiring a sick note after one week takes time away from patients who may need appointments more, doctors say

Work has put my name down for a mindfulness course

Then I tell them what I’ve been through in the past 12 months …

What is computer vision syndrome – and how can I prevent it?

For the millions of people who work in front of a screen, headaches, sore eyes and a painful neck are all too common. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to avoid discomfort