A new study has revealed that viruses are more dangerous when they infect victims in the morning, and that those who work shifts or are jet lagged are more susceptible to infection. The University of Cambridge research reveals that viruses are 10 times more successful if the infection started in the morning. The findings also […]

You’re invited to tour The Elvetham hotel in Hampshire on Thursday, 29 September from 6pm-9pm. The Elvetham is an independent conference, training, meeting and events venue with 72 bedrooms. Set in 35 acres of focused grounds, it is the perfect location for private dining, senior leadership team meetings and team-building events. Join the PA Life team […]

A jury decided last week that Francine Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce wrongfully terminated her EA in 2013 and then denied her severance benefits. The court ordered $240,000 (around £184,000) damages to be paid to Rebekah Conner, the former EA to Giani. Conner claims Giani mistrusted her because her husband was […]

Hotly anticipated unemployment figures are due out on Wednesday and will serve as an indication of business sentiment in the current market conditions. A survey from the CIPD shows a softening in hiring intentions, and this follows the Bank of England’s forecast that unemployment will rise in the coming years. In these uncertain conditions, the […]

Getting your foot in the door with a potential employer starts with your CV. Recruiters receive so many applications that it’s key to make your CV stand out from the crowd. Luckily, Glassdoor has put together seven ways to do just that. 1 Tailor your CV This doesn’t mean you have to rewrite your entire […]

New research from leading recruitment specialist Robert Half UK reveals that organisations in the UK are more open to hiring boomerang employees – those returning to a former employer. Companies are becoming increasingly receptive to the idea of rehiring former workers, with 83% of HR executives reporting they are more accepting of boomerang employees than […]