Be it baking bread, coding, or learning languages, many people are investing time to learn new skills in lockdown. But it’s not just to keep themselves entertained. Aussies are worried about their job security, so they're upskilling to protect themselves should they have to apply for new roles.

Young people have borne the brunt of the pandemic, with many schools closed and early careers put on hold. In the face of disruption, a growing number of Gen Zers are using their hobbies to earn a living, taking advantage of the boom in e-commerce to showcase and sell their wares.

With traditional ways of socialising blocked and the stress of the pandemic having a drastic impact on people's mental health, many Britons have embraced the soothing balm of a new or old hobby. But how might an uptick in creativity impact their leisure preferences in the post-pandemic era?

In the US, the pandemic and accompanying recession have put millions out of work. Faced with a convoluted benefits application system, the hardship of unemployment, and growing self-reliance, laid-off workers are turning to online communities for crowdsourced support.