The woman who ‘has it all’ has been touted as an aspirational figure for females seeking both a career and family. But is this goal really achievable without some compromise? Studies show Gen Y mothers are more willing to alter their career paths for children than Gen X and Boomers were.

The office is changing. New technology means employees are more mobile, affecting the physical and cultural dynamics. By 2020, freelancers will make up 40% of the workforce, and rent-an-office spaces and cafés are meeting this new need. So what will the office of the future look like?

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 young women’s career ambitions having overtaken men’s, the founders of online magazineThe Politessesaw an opportunity for a publication fusing practical business advice with lifestyle gloss – from the correct stance on crop tops at work, to how to ask for a pay rise.