PAs are multitaskers in the truest meaning of the word, handling everything including travel arrangements, admin tasks, answering emails, organising meetings and events and everything in between. Yet they are often the unsung heroes of the office, never looking for praise from their colleagues for the amount of work they do, and therefore are often […]

Online business magazine Kipp Report recently conducted a poll of its readers to find out how they deal with stress. The results show that 72% panic in stressful situations, while the other 28% keep their chin up and do what needs to be done. As a result, the magazine’s experts wrote four top tips for […]

If you’re not one of those workaholics who forego breaks in favour of getting more done, you might wonder how to make the best of a quick escape from your tasks. Two researchers at Baylor University in Texas conducted a study in order to discover the optimum conditions for a work break. Emily Hunter, PhD […]

Over one-half of British travellers stick to what they know and claim to feel the frustrations of travel according to the Egencia Global Traveller Survey   Business travellers from the United Kingdom are very consistent when choosing a hotel for a business trip with 54 percent saying they always stay at the same hotel brand when […]

The likely toll of long working hours is revealed in a major new study which shows that employees still at their desks into the evening run an increased risk of stroke – and the longer the hours they put in, the higher the risk. The largest study conducted on the issue, carried out in three […]

Employees want flexibility and freedom from outdated work practices. For this to happen, organisations must empathise with the individual behind the output   So many of our current working patterns are hugely outdated – the idea of ‘nine to five’ was conceived during the industrial revolution. Our culture of presenteeism was born out of conformity, […]

Dealing with demanding hi-flyers? Henchman can help you tackle time sensitive requests. Henchman is a personal concierge and delivery service that can bring you anything you need within an hour. Perfect for dealing with the onslaught of requests from demanding colleagues and bosses without having to leave the office. So far, the app features more […]