A YouGov poll has found that hard benefits are more important for French workers than soft ones. A full 71% said that the general atmosphere at work was the most important thing, followed closely by job satisfaction and pay. Suprisingly however, workplace relationships figure lowly on the list.

People may complain about busy streets and air pollution, but many Britons still opt to live in cities, often drawn by the diverse experiences, great food and nightlife, and easy ways to get around. Canvas8 sat down with 20 urbanites to find out exactly what they love about city living.

With time in short supply, people want to spend it in the best way – and that often doesn’t involve doing household chores. Canvas8 spoke with Ashley Whillans, assistant professor at Harvard Business School, to learn why outsourcing certain tasks leads to greater happiness.

Parisians – who have the longest commute in France – are willing to take a pay cut in a bid to shorten their commute time and improve their daily wellbeing. Paris’ lack of greenery and underadoption of cycling pose a challenge for brands hoping to encourage less stressful ways to get to work.