You?ve just got back from a week of complete relaxation, when the only thing on your to-do list was to not do a thing. Now, you?re back to reality and struggling to muster up the strength to turn on the computer, trudge through your inbox and jump right back into your normal work routine. Even […]

Rail users in the UK spend a higher proportion of their wages on travel than workers anywhere else in Europe, rail campaigners have revealed this year. For the average-earning British worker (?27,200 annually), as much as 17% of earnings are now being spent on commuting to and from work or on business travel. With this […]

Try as you may, things don?t always go to plan at work and emergencies arise. One of the most sought-after skills in a PA is the ability to remain calm under pressure, so instead of hiding from the situation, take control with these top tips. It won?t go away Ignoring a problem or allowing a […]

There has been a focus on stress levels in the workplace in recent years, which has given rise to the need for companies to offer help to employees. Despite this new awareness, research shows that workers are still leaving their jobs en masse in order to escape the pressure. Capita Employee Benefits has launched its […]

The art of selling may not come naturally to everyone, but by embracing business psychology techniques your workforce can become an extension of the sales team. The outcome? A boost to revenues and more motivated employees, says Bryan McCrae The 80/20 RuleWorking on Pareto?s Principle, 20 per cent of existing clients will bring in 80 […]