Nearly nine in 10 senior managers said their organisation is good at showing appreciation to workers while 30% of employees gave their firms low marks when it comes to shining a light on their achievements, according to a new OfficeTeam survey. Clearly, there is a difference of opinion about what effective employee recognition entails. Thankfully, […]
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Pointers for praising employees
Checking in: Ashdown Park Hotel
The UK?s countryside provides a picturesque backdrop for corporate events with a difference. Molly Dyson travels into the woods to visit one property that has a lot to offer Ashdown Park Hotel is nestled in the Ashdown Forest, famous for being the inspiration behind the Hundred Acre Wood, home to the characters of AA Milne?s […]
Time for exercise evades employees
More than one in three (35%) office workers are too busy to take time out for health and wellbeing activities that could benefit them now and later in life, according to new research by Age UK and Bupa. The survey found that more than a third (35%) of people whose work is mainly office based […]
Top Picks: Corporate golf days
Want to host a corporate day with a difference? Why not try a Golf Day? PA Life?s Golf Top Picks showcases the very best golfing venues across the UK offering unique experiences and perfect equipment for your corporate day out. Welsh sweet spot for corporate golf day – Corporate Golf days at the Vale Resort […]
Mobile tech key to office ‘appiness
Do you find yourself considering your mobile phone to be your lifeline and can?t imagine life without it? New research conducted by cloud-based expense management solution webexpenses reveals that UK employees who use mobile apps at work are 21% more likely to be happier with their jobs. With almost half (49%) of all employees saying […]
Neil Devlin makes your event magical
Now you can have TV-style, close-up magic live at your chosen event ? no camera tricks, no special props, just real miracles guaranteed to amaze thanks to Neil Devlin Magic. If you?re looking to create a real buzz for both you and your guests at your next event with a truly unique and cost-effective brand […]
Take the work out of events with micepage
Any EA or PA knows that events are crucial to businesses, but the time and effort it takes to organise them can really take the fun out of putting them on ? especially when event management is just part of an EA or PA?s already jam-packed day. Micepage recognises that businesses need to run company […]
Top tips for booking train tickets
If you?re booking multiple train tickets for your colleagues, did you know there are a number of ways to ensure you?re getting the best available ticket? On average, you can save 38%* by booking train tickets in advance using a trainline business account, but that?s not all ? here?s five tools and tips to make […]
Three equals two at The Don
Book a summer lunch or dinner three times before the end of August at The Don Restaurant or The Sign of The Don Bistro & Bar and the company treat you to a complimentary three-course dinner for two and a glass of Trinity Hill award-winning New Zealand wine. Choose from The Don?s Summer Express Lunch, […]