People who work shifts before 6am or after 6pm are happier than 9-5ers

We spend a year of our lives getting to and from the office (10,634 hours)

Approximately 15% of siblings share an occupation

Scientist fathers are almost four times more likely than average to have scientist daughters; while the sons of mothers working in law were 6.6 times more likely than average to choose the same profession.

Start-up businesses with two founders have a 30% greater chance of investment compared with those with just one. And they grow their customer base three times faster.

There are more than 300 languages spoken in London, more than in any other city in the world

The average office worker spends 50 minutes a day looking for lost files and other items.

If you work 40 hours a week from age 20-65 you will work just over 90,000 hours in your lifetime.

Fridays are the least likely day to call in sick. People are much happier and likely to go to work on Fridays.