Technology enables us to record and track data on almost any aspect of life – from diet to sleep, productivity to fertility. But what are the implications? Canvas8 sat down with Dr. Jordan Etkin of Duke University to find out how quantification can sometimes suck the fun out of life.

“I know you’re busy, but do you have a second?” Interruptions during the work day can be a big problem for productivity, so researchers at the University of Zurich teamed up with ABB engineering to create FlowLight – a traffic light system that monitors your busyness.

The traditional nine-to-five is becoming obsolete, as Britons work longer hours – and it's taking a toll on their health. In a bid to address rising concerns around workplace wellbeing, Aviva is set to launch an app to help people track and improve their overall health.

As the traditional nine-to-five becomes less relevant for present and future workers, Britons are expecting their employers to offer more to help make them happy, healthy and successful. With the costs of low productivity mounting, how can businesses boost wellbeing in the workplace?