The Japanese government is introducing a law that means businesses will be required to hire, and better support, people with mental health problems. With companies stepping up to meet requirements, the nation is starting to have a much needed discussion around the topic.

As vaccine roll-outs continue, employers are beckoning their workforce back into the office. But not everyone is happy about it. Keen to retain their work-from-home privileges, a number of employees are demanding greater flexibility from post-pandemic work policies.

Remote working during the pandemic broke down boundaries between people’s private and professional lives, and for some, these blurred lines have resulted in widespread burnout. So, how can working culture be redefined to create healthier and more empowered environments?

As people across the globe abruptly adjust to remote working, many have faced challenges – from WiFi woes to toddler tantrums on Zoom. Canvas8 spoke to Dave Cook, an anthropologist at University College London, to better understand how people can perform their best when working remotely.