In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

Advertising company Havas has introduced paid six-month leave for all new parents in a bid to retain staff who may be thinking about starting a family. The policy reflects the changing expectations of workers who want to achieve a work-life balance that better suits their needs.

As governments across the globe respond to pandemic-induced labour market transformations, Portugal has introduced a law to make it illegal for managers to text their employees outside of work hours. The move reflects a wider shift in the value people place on work and leisure.

With the pandemic and climate crisis reminding people that life is too short, many are looking for jobs that don’t take away from their personal time. In response, Marks & Spencer has revised its flexible working policy to create a better work-life balance for its employees.

Amid a growing care crisis for older adults in the US, Aeolus Robotics is on a mission to transform the future of healthcare through automation. Aeo is a multifunctional robot designed to take the weight off human caregivers by automating at-home support and giving relatives peace of mind.