Lt-Cdr Ian McLaren, ebullient naval officer who commanded the freighter Monsunen in the Falklands War

Dame Rosalind Savill, ebullient museum director who breathed new life into the Wallace Collection

Social lunches, office trivia, even the odd dress-up day might sound like time-wasting at work. But our research, suggests promoting relaxed interactions in the office can make employees more committed and productive. A major report released this year found stagnant employee engagement and declining wellbeing were crucial issues facing modern workplaces. It found dissatisfaction rose during the pandemic, resulting in lower productivity. This...