Growing numbers of stressed professionals are stepping off the career ladder to become window cleaners, according to the Daily Telegraph.
While most white-collar professionals making the switch take a drop in earnings, a national shortage of residential window cleaners means that those prepared to work for themselves and use a bit of elbow grease can earn up to £50,000.
In Resilient Optimism, Michelle Gielan argues that optimism is not blind positivity or wishful thinking. It’s a practical, science-backed set of behaviours that help people to stay steady, focused and effective in difficult times.
How can women leaders break free from gendered perceptions? Professor Ginka Toegel’s new book challenges the narrative that female leaders lack confidence or that women need to "fix" themselves, arguing for a fundamental shift in how organisations recognise and reward competence.
Around nine out of 10 startups fail, but as Bernie Bulkin argues in his new book, many of these failures are preventable. Exploring the major reasons why start-ups fail and how to avoid them, this book is a must-read for any entrepreneur.
