“We recruit for kindness”, Lucy O’Flaherty, on using emotional intelligence tests during the hiring process

I'm torn between gratitude for all she does and frustration over her refusal to abide by my simple requests. Recently, I confronted Mum about this issue for at least the fifth time, but she still just doesn’t get it. Read More

Paul Harvey, the music teacher whose composition from four notes went viral and raised more than one million pounds for charity, has now performed his piece with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Read More

  It is reasonable to expect those who take on greater responsibilities in their jobs and who earn higher qualifications would receive a heavier pay packet, too. When the progression means you carry greater responsibility for the health and wellbeing of older people who often have significant health issues, that expectation would be doubly understandable.... Read More