Studies show that ‘fear appeals’ – like the health warnings on tobacco – are effective in motivating behaviour changes. Capitalising on this, the Days of Life app encourages people to do their best by reminding them that their time is limited.

With unsecured debt in the US at $2.6 trillion, personal finance startup Payoff is turning to behavioural science to help individuals save money. As people seek new tools to manage daily life, what makes Payoff a success?

Environmental change begins with behavioural change, but simply telling people to 'be better' isn't enough. A new kind of pragmatic environmentalism is emerging – and the 'incidental change' pioneered by We Are What We Do is leading the charge.

GymPact was devised in a behavioural economics class by Harvard students. After being picked up by the media and demonstrating impressive results during its first trial in Boston, the idea is being launched worldwide this January.

With consumers being constantly bombarded from all directions, information overload is an increasingly real source of stress. Happily, the same technologies that brought us here are now adapting to get us out.

As having a strong work ethic is increasingly valued and respected, being hard-working no longer means you’re a geek. On the contrary, it's becoming a preferable lifestyle choice.

With a lighthearted tone that appeals to Millennials looking for a bit of light relief – and something funny to share on Facebook – BuzzFeed has nailed a formula that's got everyone talking.

The pursuit of happiness within the workplace has always been important - and as Millennials join the workforce, they're vocalising it more than ever. So how can a company make things work for current employees and ensure they’re appealing to today's many jobseekers too?