The suggestion that people work from home because they want an easy life is a simplistic explanation for a complex reality.

Maternity leave is often seen as something to prepare for once pregnancy is announced. Policies are reviewed, handovers are arranged and temporary cover is discussed. But what if this important and necessary preparation happened long before any of that?

This Valentine’s Day, Asda is trialling red “open to chat” shopping baskets in three stores across Leicester, Liverpool and Glasgow, inviting single shoppers to quite literally wear their hearts on their handles. Pick up a red basket and you are signalling that you are open to conversation. No apps, no swiping, no ambiguity.

Because when women and girls thrive in science, discovery accelerates, innovation expands and the future becomes stronger for everyone.

Perimenopause is the stage before menopause, and for many women, it is where the biggest changes actually happen. It is the time when hormone levels begin to fluctuate, especially oestrogen and progesterone, even though periods may still be regular or only slightly irregular.

Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, yet for many it arrives with confusion, worry or a feeling of being unprepared. It marks the point when periods stop for 12 consecutive months, caused by changes in hormone levels, particularly oestrogen.

Maltesers is celebrating its 90th birthday with a campaign that moves through time, music and everyday moments to show how women have always found comfort in one another, often through humour, and in the face of small, familiar frustrations.

As companies and leaders publish ambitious gender diversity goals, day-to-day experiences for many women at work tell a different story.

Kaizen means continuous improvement through small, consistent actions. Instead of focusing on big changes, it encourages steady progress over time. This approach fits well with the realities many women face when building a business.

As winter settles in across the UK, Audi has launched a new digital out-of-home campaign that links falling temperatures directly to its quattro all-wheel drive system. Created by BBH and planned by PHD, the campaign centres on a phrase already familiar to Audi drivers: “quattro season”, the time of year when grip, stability and control matter most.

How the Wahine Toa Firefighters Calendar challenges gender inequality and redefines strength for women in male-dominated industries worldwide.

The sun doesn’t ask for permission to rise after a storm; it simply does.

There is a kind of exhaustion that has nothing to do with sleep.

In a society that idolises hustle, where ambition, productivity, and relentless action are constantly praised, the thought of pausing can feel almost like a taboo.

There’s a moment we’ve all had usually late at night, scrolling through social media, when it seems like everyone else has life figured out.

The excitement of January’s fresh goals has long worn off, the summer’s energy has faded, and now you’re staring at December with a mix of exhaustion and dread.

We’ve all heard the saying, “Work hard, play hard.”

There used to be a time when success was measured by personal milestones, getting a promotion, mastering a new skill or simply waking up one morning feeling proud of how far you’ve come.

The end of the year can feel like a long stretch of quicksand.