Covid-19 dismantled outdated practices but what replaces them remains contested

Increasing ‘back to the office’ mandates suggest a shift in post-pandemic flexibility

It can offer opportunities, build inclusivity and fix skills gaps — but investment is down

Reducing funding and staff could undermine progress since George Floyd’s murder

Surveillance of staff at home or in workplaces can be counterproductive, researchers argue

Sign-on bonuses are losing their shine in the downturn but can still lure in-demand skills

A Caribbean city is taking on one of the world’s biggest causes of death for young people

For young people living in cities, crisis and opportunity collide, writes Barbara Bulc

The French city sees grassroots involvement in policymaking as crucial to its environmental strategy

First rolled out in India, Safetipin is mapping safe and unsafe areas in 65 cities across 16 countries

A programme to improve nutrition in schools in Córdoba, Argentina, aims to boost health and the local economy

The FT’s Thriving Cities series asks how we can innovate to make urban living healthier