The pandemic has meant that flexible working has become the norm, forcing many businesses to adapt their working policies – but employees remain reluctant to return to the office. A study has revealed that employees are willing to come back but want something in return: a pay rise.

Working from home has had a big impact on people’s work lives, and not being around bosses and colleagues also reduced the pressure to put on a brave face when things were difficult. As the UK looks towards going back to the office, people expect better mental support from their employers.

With lockdowns easing in parts of the world, people are finally beginning to see light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. As they gear up for the return of live gigs, festivals, theatre shows, and sport, there’s a spectrum of emotional readiness. People are split on what events should look like, with two key attitudinal camps forming – the wary and the ready.

Back-to-school season has brought conflicting feelings for parents who are seeing their children off to classes for the first time since the start of the pandemic. As COVID-19 wears on, so does the debate about how to keep kids safe. How can moms and dads be helped to manage their concerns?