Brazil is living through its worst recession in history and in response to the tumult, many people are turning to life coaching for guidance. The São Paulo branch of The School of Life is among the organisations aiming to improve their soft skills, helping them find happiness and fulfilment at work.

Mayfield Robotics’ Kuri is a friendly robot that can patrol one’s abode, play music, and capture priceless moments without taking families out of them. But can this adorable automaton win over the hearts of a population that is still apprehensive about the idea of smart machines in their homes?

Signing up for a bank account can be stressful at the best of times, but for refugees, homeless people, and recent immigrants, it can feel impossible. Monzo is making banking more inclusive with a scheme that will allow those without addresses to sign up using just an ID.

Global co-working space provider WeWork is hiring, mentoring, and training 1,500 refugees. Rather than set itself up to be the centre of a political debate and risk polarising people's opinions, the company is tapping into the wealth of benefits hiring a diverse workforce presents.