As the new post-pandemic normal settles in and people adapt to a context of uncertainty, constant adversities, and pessimism, we are moving away from a moment in which consumers expected brands to rise up to society's challenges and into one when they’re demanding genuine allyship from businesses.

The soaring cost of food, fuel, and housing is making a sizable dent in Americans’ pension plans. Canvas8 spoke to eight people from across the US to find out more about how they’re reworking their retirement goals amid economic uncertainty and how brands and employers can assist.

A survey has found that an increasing number of Canadian employers are expected to retire in the coming year. In addition to more workers retiring early, many are also looking for flexible options, like semi-retirement, that allow them to transition between major life stages.

A survey has found that Britons are experiencing ‘paperwork panic’, leading them to not only miss significant deadlines but also experience heightened stress. As such, there are opportunities to streamline these tasks to ensure people can complete life admin simply and efficiently.

As mortality rates rose in 2020, lockdown measures forced people around the world to mourn their loved ones via social media and video calls. Yet while some may have felt this hindered their ability to process their loss, why might digital grieving remain commonplace post-pandemic?