It’s the NYT headline that sparked a thousand others – but what does that viral question tell us about workplace relations in 2025? Helen asks recruiter David Mackenzie and workplace culture consultant Lucy D’Abo.

Plus, Hunt Etheridge joins us to discuss the internet’s latest dating ick – men who don’t ask questions – and Madeleine Mendy talks us through UAE law for women who want to give birth as single mums…

It&rsquo;s the NYT headline that sparked a thousand others &ndash; but what does that viral question tell us about workplace relations in 2025? Helen asks recruiter David Mackenzie and workplace culture consultant Lucy D&rsquo;Abo. Plus, Hunt Etheridge joins us to discuss the internet&rsquo;s latest dating ick &ndash; men who don&rsquo;t ask questions &ndash; and Madeleine Mendy talks us through UAE law for women who want to give birth as single mums&hellip;

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Did women really ruin the workplace?

From pay and recruitement freezes to retainment in uncertain times, we get the lowdown on the job market from recruiter David MacKenzie and HR consultant Rohini Gill.


Global masculinity expert and sociologist Steve Roberts joined us to discuss the dangers of the manosphere, we talked Meta and teens with tech expert Dr Alison Burrows and psychologist Dr Nifemi, and Dr T was on hand with her anxiety cures too...

From pay and recruitement freezes to retainment in uncertain times, we get the lowdown on the job market from recruiter David MacKenzie and HR consultant Rohini Gill.
 Global masculinity expert and sociologist Steve Roberts joined us to discuss the dangers of the manosphere, we talked Meta and teens with tech expert Dr Alison Burrows and psychologist Dr Nifemi, and Dr T was on hand with her anxiety cures too...

Job safety in the UAE

From questions around pricing to hesitation from buyers and sellers, many are wondering what these uncertain times mean for the UAE real estate market.

Helen is joined by industry experts Jo Phillips and Rick Waind to get the lowdown.

Plus, we talk hospitality industry job security, ask if a little extra sleep could have a huge impact on your health, and we meet the men behind a landmark family law case in Abu Dhabi's Civil Family Court.

From questions around pricing to hesitation from buyers and sellers, many are wondering what these uncertain times mean for the UAE real estate market.
Helen is joined by industry experts Jo Phillips and Rick Waind to get the lowdown.
Plus, we talk hospitality industry job security, ask if a little extra sleep could have a huge impact on your health, and we meet the men behind a landmark family law case in Abu Dhabi's Civil Family Court.

Is now the time to move house?

It’s no secret that many restaurants are feeling the pressure right now - from shifting consumer habits to rising costs and uncertainty across the market. But a host of guests from across the industry tell Helen, there's still reason to be cheerful!

It&rsquo;s no secret that many restaurants are feeling the pressure right now - from shifting consumer habits to rising costs and uncertainty across the market. But a host of guests from across the industry tell Helen, there's still reason to be cheerful!

Did women really ruin the workplace?

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