Dissatisfied with rigid corporate structure, a growing number of people are opting to be self-employed; freelancers are set to make up 40% of the US workforce by 2020. Many independent workers are being drawn to coworking spaces in cities, but what’s the appeal of these communal offices?

Working nine-to-five may have been a mainstay in 20th century life, but as technology has freed people from their desks, many have sought a more flexible way of earning a living. What impact is the rise of freelancing having on other areas of life, such as daily routines and lifestyles?

Behavioural sciences can help us to improve organisations from the ground up, starting by looking at our own behaviours at work. Canvas8 spoke with economist Caroline Webb, author ofHow to Have a Good Day, about how behavioural sciences can help us to work smarter.

Australians may have a reputation for being fun and laid-back, but a poll shows that they're experiencing a dip in morale. As workplace pressures pile up, people want companies to help ease some of the burden by offering flexible working and ways to streamline time-consuming processes.