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When China confirmed the outbreak of an unknown virus in Wuhan at the beginning of 2020, it took the Chinese government almost a month to lockdown the city and then the province of Hubei – affecting 57 million people and forcing millions of Chinese to work from home for the first time. 

According to a 2018 report from the Office of National Statistics, between 2001 and 2016, female part-time self-employment almost doubled in the UK, rising from 439,000 to 812,000. 

How much time do you spend working? Whether its time spent at your desk at the office, working from home, travelling to work or thinking about work, we bet it takes up a significant part of your day.

So, it’s important you’re happy in your job.

Looking to work from home? A fabulous opportunity has arisen for a bright and organised EA to work alongside the CEO of a leading global mentoring organisation. 

Wishing you a Happy New Year from us at Afina. Lots of exciting plans for 2020 which we are looking forward to sharing with you. Whether you’re searching for a new job or branching out to forge a new career path, Afina Partners can help you find the role that works for you. 

According to a new survey of 18,000 people, we are in the middle of a global ‘rest deficit’. Here, its author Claudia Hammond exclusively reveals the research-backed ways to recharge — from ‘conscious listening’ to mid-afternoon baths (yes, really)

Encouraging your employees to lead fulfilling personal lives will benefit both them and the organisation, argues Danni Rush

Studies show flexible working is beneficial to employers as well as their staff, yet the majority of workers still can’t access it. This only makes their case stronger, writes James Moore

Set some goals, establish some new routines and get ready to take the rest of 2019 by storm: this is your guide to getting back on track as you head back to work after some well-deserved time off.

As London’s bosses flee the capital, for the office remainers it’s the season of flexi-presenteeism. From daytime gin to tactical emails, Phoebe Luckhurst has a slacker’s guide to a commute-free August