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To productivity and beyond – fixing Europe’s inefficient work practices

Constant distractions and an outdated work schedule are hugely denting our productivity. Elizabeth Matsangou explores this worrying trend and how best to avoid it

3 Jun 2019

The concept of the multihyphenate has been thrust into the spotlight in recent times, as more people recognise the benefit of having a multi-faceted and varied professional career

The new class of multihyphenates

The way we work now is changing; the nine-to-five, single-industry job is becoming a thing of the past. Multihyphenates are tearing down the traditional career ladder and forging their own paths

13 Sep 2018

Japanese Government must do more to curb karoshi phenomenon

Working to death is so common in Japan, it has its own name. But why is this phenomenon specific to the world’s third-largest economy? Elizabeth Matsangou investigates

10 Aug 2018

Danes show the value of short working days and long holidays

Denmark is home to some of the world’s happiest and most productive workers. Is it a coincidence, then, that they also work some of the shortest and most flexible hours in Europe?

20 Jul 2017

Awards Supplement 2021

The European CEO awards 2021 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors.