Research shows Gen Yers migrate between different jobs more often than other generations, with 43% of them planning on leaving their current work within two years. It suggests that employers need progressive retention strategies centred on inclusivity, diversity and flexibility – not just money.

Only 13% of employees worldwide say they’re engaged with or enthusiastic about their job, while 18% of US workers say that they’re actively disengaged from their work. Job satisfaction is a growing issue. Unsatisfied procrastinating workers are costly to employers – in Britain, where the average worker procrastinates for 218 minutes a day, that cost amounts to £76 billion annually. Resolving the monday blues might be a good start, seeing as 64% of people say they lack motivation on Mondays, including those who enjoy their work. Getting employees excited in anticipation for a Monday event or encouraging them to exercise before work are some of the ways to do it.

More than 60% of rural Americans say that federal efforts to improve living standards don’t have an impact or make things worse. The Strong Towns initiative is working with residents, developers, and municipal planners to help countryside communities get back on their feet – on their own terms.

Agritopia is one in a growing number of developments known as agrihoods springing up across the US. Built around working farmland, they aim to reintroduce community spirit and agriculture to the anti-social suburban sprawl. But what exactly is the appeal of these neighbourhoods?