Facing high youth unemployment rates, many first-time workers are looking for jobs but don't know where to begin. Recruiting platform Handshake hopes to level the job-seeking playing field; it’s encouraging diversity in the workplace while battling the elitism that characterizes similar services.

School closures and uncertainty have characterized 2020 so it’s somewhat unsurprising that student enrollment is down considerably on 2019 figures. With a lack of support from the government, there’s room for brands to partner with universities on courses that can be studied from home.

Working nine-to-five may have been a mainstay in 20th century life, but as technology has freed people from their desks, many have sought a more flexible way of earning a living. What impact is the rise of freelancing having on other areas of life, such as daily routines and lifestyles?

Many are calling lockdown a social nightmare, while others are thriving and can’t imagine going back to ‘normal’. Canvas8 spoke to Jenn Granneman, author of The Secret Lives of Introverts, to understand why certain people love being at home and what brands can do to better cater to them.