The self-made mythos is as powerful as ever, despite societal upheaval testing its limits. Even mundane pastimes have been monetised as people cash in on massive audiences and leave no niche unexplored. Selling out is no longer a source of embarrassment, it’s just what makes the world go round.

Navigating reality has become an almost constant shock to the system. With the ongoing cost of living crisis, wars, political polarisation, and global environmental issues, life’s stresses are becoming increasingly difficult to escape. With individuals and collectives in a perpetual state of disturbance, peop...

Terra.do, a jobs board and platform for climate-conscious work, is heralding a new era of meaningful careers for eco-minded employees across generations. As unfulfilled workers look for purpose in their day-to-day work, how will this shift impact and futureproof the career landscape?

Japan’s working culture has a reputation like no other, with long days and little time off being common features. But as Gen Yers start to become the dominant members of the workforce, how will attitudes to overwork shift towards an environment that offers flexibility and a better work-life balance?

Japanese firm Mitsui & Co. will allow employees to have side hustles for the first time, implementing flexible hours and remote working in an attempt to retain the Gen Z workforce. However, with a focus on benefits to the company, this policy could fail to attract the generation that work to live.

Japanese people in their 40s and 50s are increasingly jumping between jobs and redefining traditional career paths. As people continue to alter working life conventions, the shift demonstrates how the evolving notion of what a career should be is showing no signs of stopping.