You can find them on the train typing furiously on precariously balanced laptops, or by the pool on holiday, emailing with a blackberry in one hand, applying sun-cream to a grumpy spouse with the other. Workaholics have always been lambasted for their bad social habits, but now experts are wondering if ‘workaholism’ is such a read more »

According to a recent study, having the same job as your significant other could spell trouble in paradise. Researchers from the University of Bedfordshire have found that couples who work similar jobs find it more difficult to maintain a healthy work-life balance. The researchers examined the lives of more than 600 individuals, around half of read more »

A new report has highlighted the troubling extent of unhappiness in the UK workplace. According to the study by recruitment company Badenoch & Clark,  just over a third of the 1000 workers surveyed were happy with their current jobs and 1 quarter confessed that they felt ‘distinctively unhappy’ at work. Happiness at work is currently read more »

A survey of ten European developed countries has ranked the UK as the worst place to live in Europe whilst France reigns supreme on the top spot. According to the uSwitch quality of life index, the UK has the second lowest hours of sunshine per year, the forth highest retirement age, the third lowest spend read more »

The infamous midlife crisis is nothing but a midlife myth, according to new research by Experian Credit Expert. Long gone are the days of balding men in jazzy sports cars and middle-aged women with suspiciously taught foreheads. Only 13% of the 2000 adults interviewed said they would like a cosmetic makeover, and not one person read more »

With increasing pressure on parents to provide for their families, while holding down a full time job, more and more children are suffering as a consequence. Statistics taken from analysis by UNICEF show that the UK ranks at the bottom, when it comes to the well-being of children. Overall, children are unhappier and less content read more »

A good group of friends are an essential part of ensuring you have a high quality of life. They are there to offer advice, company and a shoulder to cry on, and you are there to return the favour. You may find that at some point in your life, you find yourself without many true read more »

In today’s society, where everything moves so fast and the days just seem to escape, it is important to stop and take a step back sometimes. If you do this, you are more likely to get the most out of your life and achieve your goals. The first thing to remember, is that some things read more »

According to new research, children whose mothers return to work at some point during the first year after birth are less likely to become anxious or fight with their peers than those whose mothers stay at home. Until now, the majority of studies focussing on the effects of new mothers returning to work have suggested read more »

Professional services firm Ernst & Young introduce a maternity coaching scheme for staff. With 141,000 employees, Ernst and Young see a lot of people come and go, meaning maintaining talented women and investing in the development of their career is extremely important. The maternity coaching scheme is available to all women across the firm and read more »