Tag: Work

A flick of the wrist and a sofa can be turned into a bed. Today more than ever it’s important to have flexible household rooms. Cue a Toronto-based company which has designed a donut-shaped skyscraper with windows inside and out. The real revolution: all internal pillars and walls are mobile, meaning the shape can be configured in any way,...

A well-stocked spice rack makes for a more enjoyable kitchen experience. Spices achieve their full potential when you get the right mix. The same goes for teams. A startup in the USA is helping companies find a diverse mix of employees to run their firms. Using an online platform jobseekers upload their profiles, including their unique characteristics. Companies can...

A foreign language, unfamiliar surroundings - finding work in a new country can be challenging. Which is why a Canadian startup has developed a recruitment platform which aims to foster greater transparency and trust between migrants and businesses. The goal is to combat the exploitation of foreign workers and use of illegal hiring practices. Migrants can confirm their identity...

Vitamin B is important - both for our mood and in our professional lives. For people living with chronic illness or physical limitations, getting support in finding the right job is a real blessing. At least that’s what an American founder thought after being increasingly reliant on drips and unable to carry out her professional obligations. In tandem with...

In recent months many business meetings, seminars and lectures have been transferred to the home office – hello, self-study. Still, it takes discipline to stay focused, particularly when the presentations err on the... dry side. A new app can change all this and ensure your mind stops wandering. Whether for a live call or a video, speakers can project...

Who doesn’t miss the reassuring ‘ding’ of the elevator, Susi’s energetic typing, or the sound of Bernd eating his morning snack? Well, fear not, for help is at hand with a new range of background office noises. The sound of the telephone, the ‘ping’ of the microwave, the bark of the workplace dog… There’s something for everyone who finds...

Sometimes an enforced break provides an opportunity to revisit ideas that have been gathering dust for some time. So, at least, thought one former British Paralympic swimmer, who has used the lockdown to launch an online platform, which aims to find home office jobs for freelancers with disabilities. It’s an initiative that dovetails nicely with the spirit of the...

You’re a diversity native looking for characters that cater to more than the regular crowd in business. But where to find professionals that provide inspiration because they openly declare to be different? Founders, actors, media heroines, and investors. Here is a first-ever list of LGBTQ women and nonbinary innovators in business and tech. Have a look at the “Queer 50” to find familiar...