March 2026

For most of my working life over the last few decades, I’ve been studying and speaking about happiness at work. Interestingly, I’ve found myself spending a significant proportion of this time challenging myths and misconceptions about happiness; and this is especially true in the workplace. Many people...

24 March, 2026

Hybrid and remote work have changed the way we live and work; and like most changes, they come with both upsides and downsides. More flexibility, less commuting, and greater autonomy can be wonderful. But less connection, blurred boundaries, and the risk of always being “on” can make...

10 March, 2026

I've been thinking about this a lot lately, and so put a few words together I hope you find helpful ...

06 March, 2026

Recently I was having a conversation with my wife and our (adult) kids about world politics. At one point they asked me a direct question. My response? “I don’t know.” It struck me afterwards how rarely we say those three words — especially at work. In the workplace, we’re often...

06 March, 2026

I’ve just taken a proper break. The first real one in quite a long time. It was great. Restorative. Clarifying. Necessary. And it reminded me of something important: I don’t want to wait so long next time. The research on wellbeing and performance is clear ...

06 March, 2026