Often pushed into retirement or redundancy by ageist attitudes and business practices, older workers want to stay in the workforce but may struggle to. Career service Rest Less hopes to make a difference by connecting companies with the over-50s workforce, who bring experience and expertise.

Many workplaces are beginning to confront the societal structures that perpetuate systemic racism but it’s just the start of a long conversation. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Robin DiAngelo, author of White Fragility, to understand why it’s important to have uncomfortable discussions about race.

Ethnic minority staff in the UK hide their true personalities at work to fit in with the White majority culture, a study finds. With belonging playing a huge role in well-being, productivity, and brand loyalty, companies would do well to make employees feel safe to be themselves in the workplace.

While start-up perks may conjure images of unlimited vacation and beer on tap, COVID-19 has shone a light on the types of benefits people actually want from their workplaces. With people working from home and parents trying to multitask, there’s a growing demand for more inclusive perks.