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Emma Jacobs

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Workers are already nostalgic for life before AI

Workers are already nostalgic for life before AI

Almost two-thirds of white-collar workers regularly yearn for their old working life, according to consultancy Adaptavist.

27.07.2026 4

Financial Review

Emma Jacobs

Are sports stars in finance a waste of time?

Are sports stars in finance a waste of time?

Novak Djokovic is the latest of many athletic recruits to financial services, but their real value to the company may be surprising.

27.07.2026 20

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Emma Jacobs

Learning a trade is AI-proof, but what will the neighbours think?

While middle-class parents might see plumbing as a safe career, are they prepared for their offspring to forgo university and enter the trades?

23.03.2026 50

Financial Review

Emma Jacobs

Why CEOs need to pick up a book

Reading is not only for the joy of literature and decompression – but can also make bosses better at their jobs.

18.11.2025 20

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Emma Jacobs

Welcome to the age of vibe-working: expertise optional

The suggestion that people can be motivated and guided by mood or intuition, rather than the nitty-gritty of facts and detail, deserves some proper...

08.10.2025 10

Financial Review

Emma Jacobs