How your physical health controls your mental success

Mounting scientific evidence supports the link between exercise and cognitive function. Could the power in your muscles be your secret weapon at work?

‘You are not the only lonely worker’: our readers on making friends at work

Isolation in the workplace is increasingly being recognised as a problem. Our readers offer their advice on how to beat loneliness

Workplace loneliness is a real problem. For 45 hours a week I feel isolated

I have a good job which I enjoy, but in a bustling office I feel entirely alone. Employers need to tackle this, both for work performance and for people like me

Too busy to focus? Try this

Few people need convincing that intense focus is a good thing, constantly threatened by email and social media. The real challenge is achieving it

Art works: how art in the office boosts staff productivity

A bright creative workspace can make employees more productive, lower stress and increase wellbeing

Can money buy happiness?

If poverty makes us miserable, it stands to reason that wealth makes life worth living. But does it? Psychologists aren’t so sure

Could working out solve your workplace woes?

A growing body of evidence suggests that regular exercise can have a direct impact on our career success. Get the most from your workout by choosing the method best suited to your specific work issue

Is it OK to cry in the workplace?

Crying in the workplace can be seen as embarrassing and demeaning. Is this fair? Can it actually be a good thing?

Stigma, guilt and gaps in the system: it’s time for NGOs to step up on staff mental health

After a Guardian survey suggested a high number of humanitarians experience mental health issues, we asked experts what needs to change

Find out how your gender and job may affect your life expectancy

UK’s Office for National Statistics data reveals how long the average Briton can expect to live