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?

A study conducted by PayPal has revealed that a majority of Australian businesses have been using freelancers for some jobs for more than two years. The increasing use of freelancers reflects the shifting values attached to the traditional work structure in modern businesses.

Gen Z may be the most diverse generation yet, but minority groups in the UK and US continue to face discrimination – so developing effective ways to include disadvantaged groups is more pressing than ever. Canvas8 spoke to June Sarpong, author ofDiversify, to uncover the benefits of inclusivity.

How are Gen Zers giving their careers a head start? Why are people turning their backs on ‘busyness’ for a healthier work-life balance? How are they turning their passions into legitimate careers? And what are employers doing to ensure that the workplace is as inclusive as possible?