Work email is making us a ‘generation of idiots’. Time to switch off

Einstein warned that technology could surpass human interaction. It’s happening, and workplaces have to step in when employees can’t kick the habit

What coping with cancer taught me about letting go

Cancer taught Lain Hensley an important lesson: sometimes a business leader must let others carry the burden in order to make an impact that lasts

Mindfulness meditation can boost your career and help you get a job

Searching for inner peace at work? A Buddhist monk who teaches meditation to Google staff shares his tips for a mindful career

Being a desk jockey may be unhealthy, but at least it makes us feel safer

An employee’s desk is an oasis of calm in the horrendous office environment. No wonder we like to stay put

So most women don’t wash every day – what’s the big deal?

Our bodies are still more pampered than our ancestors’. But it is a shame the time for personal grooming is being squeezed out of our busy lives

Can a healthy body make you better at your job?

In the second part of our Does It Work series, we look at whether living a healthier life can actually improve your performance in the office

The cost of caring – why I had to leave the charity sector

I left the voluntary sector completely exhausted, burnt-out and questioning why I had ever gone into it. More must be done to support staff

How having a tattoo can still limit your life

Ed Cumming: Fancy joining MI5? Not if you’ve got identifiable ink. And there are other areas in which a tattoo can cause you problems

How to get a job in health and fitness – live chat

Get expert advice on working in health and fitness in our webchat on Thursday 22 January from 1-3pm GMT

Kitchen trouble: when chefs get sick – and how they cure themselves

Rich food, after-hours booze, 3am kebabs – a chef’s lifestyle can be full of unhealthy ingredients. Three top professional cooks tell Katy Salter their stories of illness – and recovery