Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

Governments have been forced to act quickly in the face of the pandemic – whether that’s by revising data policies to enable digital contact tracing or enforcing social distancing measures that are changing the design of restaurants, stores, and public spaces. ‘Safety theatre’ is becoming de rigueur as busine...

In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

For some, just the thought of navigating their healthcare benefits is enough to trigger a headache but the HealthJoy app is working to make the process easier. Driven by chatbot technology, the brand is revolutionizing the way employees access and understand their healthcare cover.

Once considered unproductive, working from home has proven to be a viable and, in some cases, more fruitful option for many companies, and it’s causing both employees and employers to reevaluate their policies. Recognizing this, Twitter's announced that its employees can WFH indefinitely.

The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly reconfigured the world as we know it – and a mental health crisis could be waiting in its aftermath. Canvas8 spoke to Staci K. Haines, the author of The Politics of Trauma, to understand how the outbreak is set to challenge and change our emotional wellbeing.

Stuck at home and unable to meet friends and family, COVID-19 has made temporary introverts of us all. What can brands learn from this base of consumers that’s previously flown under the radar? And as lockdown measures lift, how can they continue to care for people who prefer life at home?