Simon Kuper on how a new generation of CEOs has a different approach to life at the top

More men are offering to become allies, but is the move always welcome?

Remote working has unearthed unexpected challenges — and surprises

Ingrained hierarchy and lack of recognition drive away young recruits

Business practices undergo seismic change with flexible policies becoming standard

Andrew Hill picks his favourites among the 230 notable titles longlisted since 2005 — Join the discussion

In this FT series people share their stories of this extraordinary time

With lockdowns fuelling anxiety among staff, should companies be investing in meditation training?

Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

It is time to rethink whether such assessment really prepares us for life and work

The Twickenham house and garden played a part in 18th-century life and literature

Pergolas to pythons: prisoners joined volunteers to create this wildlife haven

Easy tomatoes, beans and lettuce to sow or plug in the garden or on a patio

How plants, whether real or in the imagination, help calm fears and enhance our lives

It’s hard to find a single trade type who thinks failing to agree an extension is anything but a potential disaster

Germany accounts for half of state aid approved by commission during coronavirus crisis

Gove unveils ‘customs agent academy’ and is talking to freight businesses

EU hosts online pledging event but €7.5bn target for vaccines, testing and treatment will only be first step

Pledging conference underscores urgency to develop vaccine and distribute it worldwide

Mistrust is rising over how to implement Brexit

Ministers expected to say use of coverings could stop virus spread in some circumstances

Facilities were launched with a fanfare but medics complain they lack equipment for complex Covid-19 cases 

Akeso’s shares surge in Hong Kong as buyers brush off city’s economic downturn

Frail residents in overwhelmed sector emerge as the hidden victims of the Covid-19 crisis

Warning of potential harm from tendency to use invasive equipment too quickly

English providers warn of funding shortfall as pandemic adds pressure to sector

Hospital changes and deployment of medical staff to provide specialist care pays off

Studies focus on Bame groups who are over-represented in Covid-19 cases

Indian entrepreneur claims a small group of executives were involved at the hospital group

Routine operations ban to be eased but capacity to handle virus resurgence will remain

HC-One says rising costs and lower occupancy rates are putting strain on finances 

Kingdom battles to protect economy in face of oil rout and fallout from pandemic

Tala al-Jabri is among a rising number of female professionals in the kingdom

International financial support at risk as leading figures fight over economic crisis

Successful leadership depends on context, collaboration and character

News of chief executive’s departure highlights problems the tobacco group faces

Critics of AI platforms doubt whether they eliminate human interviewers’ prejudices

Wearable tech will measure workers’ true productivity, supercharging capitalism

Employers focus on better ways to hire wider range of people

Tight labour market gives job candidates more power in recruitment process

The office is evolving, but are we more productive? We look at what motivates employees and how leaders get things done. Plus: canteens get a refresh, hiring by algorithm, future-proofed corporate culture, and gig work shakes up white-collar jobs

Recruiters scrambling to adapt as companies put expansion plans on ice 

World’s fleet under renewed pressure to clean up its act and curb greenhouse gases

Container ships may shrink in size if manufacturing moves closer to its markets. The FT's Robert Wright explores

Robotics likely to cause less long-distance offshoring and curb demand for huge vessels

Brussels opens in-depth investigation into Hyundai Heavy and Daewoo Shipbuilding merger

China shutdown leaves crews stuck at sea, shipyards deserted and shipowners hunting for work

Premium offered for shares as group seeks to pay back debt owed by its parent company

Investors should welcome the chance to bail out for a 29% premium to Friday’s $13 undisturbed closing price

Danish shipping group hit by ‘very, very weak February’ but hopes for rebound in April