Watch The Pool meets the future of women's cricket We met the girls from the Frenchay Fire and Frenchay Flames cricket teams to find out what they get from the sport, how they support their team mates and what it feels like to play (and win) in a boy's league 4 min See today's programme
Work smarter A co-worker is being sexist. When do you jump in? How do you tell your boss or your brother-in-law or the racist lady on the train that you find their views offensive, asks Caroline O’Donoghue 5 min Share Share Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest Email LinkedIn Scrapbook Add to Scrapbook Scrapbook this item.
Work smarter Have we got seasonal can’t-be-bothered disorder? It’s either too hot to work, people are away already or we’re counting down the days until our own jolly holiday. Clare Thorp on *trying* to get motivated in summer 4 min Share Share Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest Email LinkedIn Scrapbook Add to Scrapbook Scrapbook this item.
Work smarter How to overcome a tendency for “awfulising” It’s easy to get “emotionally hacked” when a little thing goes wrong. But it’s far preferable to remain calm, says Viv Groskop 3 min
Work smarter Stop worrying about toxic colleagues. You will never, ever change them Don’t waste time on difficult people – protect yourself by zoning them out, urges Viv Groskop 3 min Share Share Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest Email LinkedIn Scrapbook Add to Scrapbook Scrapbook this item.
Work smarter The Pool meets Kate James, the driving force behind Project Literacy Lab Is literacy the answer to global poverty? Kate James told Sam Baker how Project Literacy Lab is making a difference. Sponsored by Pearson 15 min Share Share Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest Email LinkedIn Scrapbook Add to Scrapbook Scrapbook this item.
Work smarter Is the working day different when you work in an all-female or all-male office? Caroline O’Donoghue spent four years working only with women. Then, last week, she entered Man Land 4 min Share Share Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest Email LinkedIn Scrapbook Add to Scrapbook Scrapbook this item.
Work smarter How can we future-proof our careers? The world of work is changing fast, but not in the scary way you think. In fact, it’s simply about being properly prepared. In partnership with EY 5 min Share Share Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest Email LinkedIn Scrapbook Add to Scrapbook Scrapbook this item.
Work smarter Stop working. Don’t be a morakker The Scandis may not be perfect, says Signe Johansen, but they do have work/life balance nailed. And they’ve even got a name for people who can’t leave work on time. In partnership with Clinique 5 min Share Share Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest Email LinkedIn Scrapbook Add to Scrapbook Scrapbook this item.
Work smarter The therapeutic powers of "slow commuting" A meandering walk home might be the last thing you want to do at the end of a long hard day, but there are untold benefits, says Kat Lister. In partnership with Clinique 4 min Share Share Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest Email LinkedIn Scrapbook Add to Scrapbook Scrapbook this item.
Work smarter Work/life “integration”? No, thanks – I’d rather have balance The latest HR buzzword is supposed to bring more flexibility and freedom to our working lives, but is it really as fair as it sounds, asks Ruth Whippman 4 min Share Share Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest Email LinkedIn Scrapbook Add to Scrapbook Scrapbook this item.
Work smarter The 80/20 principle that will make your life 100% better Viv Groskop is won over by the concept of working less and enjoying more 3 min Share Share Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest Email LinkedIn Scrapbook Add to Scrapbook Scrapbook this item.
