Work smarter You can’t have a healthy, happy, productive life without a community around you

That’s according to Oprah Winfrey’s favourite spirit guide, Mark Nepo. And Viv Groskop is convinced, too

3 min

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Work smarter I didn’t think I’d feel this way, but I really miss having colleagues

Marisa Bate finds herself pining for office life – even the hangovers, disagreements and dodgy playlists

4 min

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Work smarter Should we be having therapy at work?

We spend more time with our colleagues than our romantic partners – so should we be investing in corporate therapy, too? Esther Perel thinks so

4 min

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Work smarter The secret to tackling workplace nerves

Thing will go wrong and mistakes will be made, says Caroline O’Donoghue. You’ve just got to learn the difference between perfection and control

4 min

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Work smarter Is a “power couple” possible? Maybe – if both partners feel supported

For too long, there has been a suspicion that only one person in a relationship can achieve their career ambitions at any one time. New research shows us that it’s time to rethink that, says Hattie Garlick

5 min

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Work smarter Is it easy to go back to work after a career break?

Career paths are changing and more of us are considering taking time out from our careers. But, once you do, how hard is it to get back in the swing of things, asks Clare Thorp. In partnership with EY

6 min

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Work smarter Don’t underestimate the importance of doing mindless tasks

Being freelance has taught Caroline O’Donoghue that, sometimes, generally farting around is the really crucial work

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Work smarter How to quit your 9-5 job responsibly

Emma Gannon is a woman who knows all about “multi-hyphenated” working and the “side hustle”. Here’s her guide to leaving a full-time job

5 min

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