A German hotel start-up is beating the deflated travel market through a blend of a digitised guest experience and flexible short- to mid-length stay deals. COVID-19 has made travel complicated and convenience a must, creating opportunities for brands that can tap into these desires.

Long known as a place of staid corporate communications, there’s been a shift in the tone of viral LinkedIn posts. The rise of more candid and personal conversations on the platform is indicative of evolving attitudes to work and professionalism in the wake of the pandemic.

Can apprenticeships offer social mobility? How can employers align with post-pandemic values? What impact will Gen Zers have on the working world? In this part of the 2022 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how people are demanding more and compromising less in their working lives.

With many working from home, people have been seeking out home office arrangements that help them to work effectively and maintain clear boundaries between home and work. To keep the personal separate from the professional, the solution for some is erecting an office pod in the garden.