Working nine-to-five may have been a mainstay in 20th century life, but as technology has freed people from their desks, many have sought a more flexible way of earning a living. What impact is the rise of freelancing having on other areas of life, such as daily routines and lifestyles?

Workers in the US are ‘ghosting’ employers, according to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank. With stress levels increasing among the American workforce, businesses suffer the consequences when they fail to attend to the needs and expectations of their employees.

A vacation typically serves as an escape from the office and day-to-day responsibilities, but for a growing number of travel-addicted professionals, the lines between work and play are blurring. Unsettled is tapping into this with retreats that combine co-working, adventure, and self-discovery.

The gig economy enables people to enjoy flexible hours and juggle other priorities with greater ease than in a full-time job. But working this way can also create issues around payments, expenses and taxes. Help is now at hand from Coconut, the first bank account specially designed for freelancers.