China is loosening up previous laws that limited childbearing, but its citizens aren’t all jumping at the chance to raise larger families. Women’s career ambitions are progressing, but social norms still lag, and they’re scaling back family planning to ensure they don’t hinder their professional lives.

Research shows Gen Yers migrate between different jobs more often than other generations, with 43% of them planning on leaving their current work within two years. It suggests that employers need progressive retention strategies centred on inclusivity, diversity and flexibility – not just money.

Starting a family may once have been as simple as getting married, buying a home, and having kids, but as life stages blur and gender roles become less relevant, the traditional rules are being rewritten. Canvas8 spoke to sociologist Philip N. Cohen to understand how the family unit is changing.

Over 70% of people fear AI in some way, with 24% worried it will take over the world. Canvas8 spoke to Tom Chatfield, author of Critical Thinking, to find out how we can create AI that won’t jeopardise our liberty, and to understand how human biases influence machine programming.

Millions of Americans turn to payday loans for financial support, but inflated interest rates can leave them trapped in long-term debt. Aiming to counter the predatory practices of these lenders, DailyPay gives workers instant access to their wages, offering a safety net to ease their money worries.

With AI transforming everything from how people shop, to how they look after their health, it’s now making its way into the office. Robot Vera, the brainchild of Russian startup Stafory, is an AI that’s simplifying the recruitment process for more than 300 clients, including IKEA and L’Oréal.

Everybody gets stressed out from time to time, but 37% of Britons claim to feel this way for at least one full day each week, with workplace issues being a key trigger. Canvas8 spoke to 20 people from across the UK to find out what exactly frustrates and infuriates them at work.

Though they were seen as ‘slackers’ in their youth, research suggests that Gen Xers are actually the hardest workers and best bosses. But what do they enjoy about the daily grind? Canvas8 spoke to British men and women aged 35-49 to find out how they feel about their careers and the workplace.