New government talks a good game on improving employment but needs departments to work together
As countries and politicians experiment with liberalisation, Femke Halsema wants international agreement
A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist
Those of us who fall ill as soon as we stop work may need to rethink our approach to life
Companies offering courses to employees hope to boost recruitment and retention
Staff at law firm Hogan Lovells can now log harassment on a tech platform — but some suggest they talk about their problems instead
Some professionals think claiming success is due to their own skills makes them more agreeable
Decision to associate charity with a cure turned it into Europe’s biggest funder of dementia research
From ending zero-hour contracts to boosting benefits, Britain’s new government wants to shift power back to staff
As working from home persists, companies are rethinking the role of office space
Asking staff to do unpaid marketing seems a no brainer, but comes with risks
The FT’s workplace podcast team explores what new technology can and can’t do to help us in our jobs
Nicola Shaw’s pay award comes despite severe sewage pollution failures by the water utility
Each of building society’s resolutions won about 95% or more of members’ votes
Rightwing commentators and politicians blame diversity and inclusion policies for alleged security failings
Employers are failing to meet the eligibility criteria as third party ‘agents’ reap profits, experts warn
The sustainability-driven superchef grows most of his restaurants’ produce on his farmstead in the Lake District, which this summer is offering a tasty peek behind the scenes at its workings
Lawrence Gosden’s total pay rises to £764,000 even as company is ordered to rewrite ‘inadequate’ business plan
Make short work of some serious climbs on a route that takes in lakeside villages and Alpine passes
Survey comes as firms forced to kill off equity initiatives in wake of Supreme Court’s ban of affirmative action
Equity issued to Viswas Raghavan who joined from JPMorgan in June will vest over seven years
Statistics suggest that ‘supersized’ and brand new tournaments are pushing elite players to the limit
Medical historian Beth Linker provides a timely account of 20th-century America’s obsession with good posture
What happens when philosopher David Rodin gets called in to the corner office
The Big Four firm curtails bonuses and perks for some UK divisions
Also in this week’s newsletter, how companies are rethinking office space
A Turkish foundation is looking beyond the provision of ‘psychological first aid’ to give young people career opportunities
The classic east Mediterranean pastry can be sampled in all its variety in the UK capital
Without a sustained increase in capital spending, higher growth will remain distant
Poll finds rise from 6% to 9% of central bank’s workers reporting suicidal thoughts
Thierry Andretta is leaving the British luxury brand with immediate effect
Recruiter says ‘no immediate signs of improvement’ in its markets as it makes further job cuts
UK-based ‘magic circle’ law firm posts record annual profits on pick-up in dealmaking
Struggling utility appeals to regulator Ofwat to approve new business plan
Counsel for EV company and shareholder who sued its board swap ‘real-life lawyer joke’ and ‘clown show’ barbs
Lawsuit alleges Swiss non-profit created an atmosphere ‘hostile to women and Black employees’
The tour is also tapping private equity as it seeks to attract new audiences worldwide