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People who don’t take time out for regular holidays may be missing out on important health benefits, research has shown.

The secret to living longer? You’ll find it on holiday

We all need a break from the office sometimes but few of us realise what regular holidays can mean for our long-term health, from reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke to our mental wellbeing.

  • Beth Howard

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Kishwar Chowdhury, who is developing cooking classes for Caulfield Grammar students, with her son Mikayle.

Why some school students are learning 60 hours a week

Some schools are offering organised activities 12 hours a day, as parents juggle working and commuting with children’s needs.

  • Bridie Smith
Having a sad desk salad? Try taking a real break instead.

Does skipping your lunch break make you a better worker?

The pressure to be constantly available, perpetually productive, and always switched on has become the norm. But the cost of this relentless pace has become clear.

  • Téa Angelos
Commuters wait at a Sydney train station.

Why doesn’t my boss agree that commuting is a waste of time?

For too long, the time and cost associated with lengthy commutes was waved away as a necessary evil. That era is over.

  • Jonathan Rivett
Bored at work? Lucky you.

Why there’s nothing wrong with having a ‘boring’ job

Rather than view it as a negative, it’s time to admit that there are lots of underrated positives to having a typically ‘boring’ job.

  • Tim Duggan

How’s your work-life imbalance? This ‘loopy’ office show is uncannily gratifying

Severance has become Apple’s most-watched series. It taps the anxiety and compartmentalisation of the modern working person.

  • Julia Baird
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Lauren Bernays with husband Jeffrey - a flexible worker. Photo by Jason South. 11th March 2025.

‘They’re not treating us like adults’: Women call for work flexibility

Peter Dutton says federal public servants will need to return to the office full-time if the Coalition wins. Experts warn it will lead to an exodus of skilled women.

  • Gemma Grant
Once stigmatised, these days there’s nothing wrong with taking some time off work.

Why you should ask for some time off work – and how to do it

Sabbaticals were once frowned upon, but these days there’s nothing wrong with taking a career break. Here’s how to make it happen.

  • Caterina Hrysomallis
Healthy snack at office workplace. Businesswoman eating organic vegan meals from take away lunch box at wooden working table with computer keyboard and smartphone with empty screen for copy space Desk salad, lunch at work iStock

Why is my demanding boss telling me not to eat lunch at my desk?

It’s possible they have no concept of the strain you’re under at work – or they genuinely care about your wellbeing. There are a few ways to approach this.

  • Jonathan Rivett
Taking a gap year or a sabbatical, or tempted to? There are some jobs that might suit you better than others.

Want to take a break from the office? Here are 10 jobs you can do while travelling

A gap year isn’t just for teenagers any more.

  • Caterina Hrysomallis

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