Laura Thomas: desire for a natural life Laura Thomas was down to her last £200 but now her natural products range is listed in high places, writes JULENA DRUMI After the break-up of a relationship in New Zealand, environmental enthusiast Laura Thomas returned home to the UK with two children and just £200. She needed […]
Well Being
Return to workplace, but not to old ways
Hybrid working may have reached its peak and it should force a change in culture, writes ROBERT HOLLAND A return to full-time office working has emerged as a priority for a large majority of SMEs in Scotland. An Aberdein Considine survey found that more than 90% wanted their workers back in the workplace. At first […]
Feeling isolated at work? You are not alone
Some of us feel detached from colleagues (pic: Chetan Hireholi) Loneliness is a problem among workers who feel unable to connect, writes JULENA DRUMI Ever felt isolated in the workplace, even if you’re surrounded by colleagues? Well, you are not alone, so to speak, as the feeling of loneliness in the working environment is more […]
Mindful walks in wellbeing art exhibition
Julia Murden with her new book on mindful walks (pics: DB Media Services) A series of paintings that feature in a new book on wellbeing are on show at a public exhibition at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. Mindful Walks in West Edinburgh is written and designed by freelance graphic designer and illustrator Julia […]
Workcationers making holidays pay
Madrid: a popular workcation location (pic: Igor Oliyarnik) Combining vacations with work is a growing trend. JULENA DRUMI seeks out Europe’s top locations Jennifer Clark has worked for a financial adviser for the last five years and gave up her daily commute from her home in East Kilbride during the pandemic. At the end of […]