New research, ‘The Deluge of Unhappy Workers’, has revealed that employees are unhappier than ever post pandemic. The research was commissioned by Firstup, a leader in digital employee experience and shows a mounting dissatisfaction amongst workforces across the UK, US, Germany, Benelux and the Nordics, with employees feeling undervalued, uninformed, and ununified. A lack of […]

By Alex Hind, CEO and co-founder of HEKA…  Fuelled by the pandemic, the Great Resignation has impacted sectors across the UK, with many employees leaving roles to find ones which they feel may be more fulfilling or provide the quality of life they’ve come to expect over lockdown. At Heka, we’ve seen how personalised employee […]

With fuel supply problems meaning that petrol stations across the country are experiencing long queues and, in some cases, fuel shortages, now is the perfect time to learn how to drive more efficiently to save fuel. To help motorists make their fuel go further and avoid returning to the forecourt queues, Euro Car Parts has shared its […]

British business leaders are set to increase their investment in employee wellbeing as they look to retain and nurture staff in the wake of ongoing economic concerns. According to Bupa Global’s Executive Wellbeing Index 2021, UK business leaders are predicted to increase their spend on employee mental health and wellbeing by 18 per cent in the coming […]

Earlier this month, 20 lucky PA Life readers had the opportunity to take part in the wine and cheese experience from Decent Drop. A company founded during the first lockdown, Decent Drop specialises in fun and engaging corporate team-building experiences – providing wine and cheese to individuals and then hosting a Zoom party, or in-person […]

With the UK expected to move away from home working and return to the office in greater numbers during the Autumn months, National Accident Helpline is warning employers to ensure offices are safe and ready or run the risk of accidents happening in the workplace. Recent data from National Accident Helpline highlights the importance of caution as […]

We’ve all been there. Halfway through a particularly trying morning – or just any given Monday – you decide to deploy the old reward system tactic on yourself. “Get through this and I will treat you to your favourite lunch,” you tell yourself, sparking enough gusto to power through the rest of the morning’s tasks. […]

The global pandemic put a pause on the movements of many workers, who decided it was better to ‘sit tight’ as the world’s businesses drew down the shutters and waited for better times. Now, as the economy begins to recover, ‘The Great Resignation’ has begun, with estimates revealing that around 41% of people plan to […]

British business leaders are set to increase their investment in employee wellbeing as they look to retain and nurture staff in the wake of ongoing economic concerns. According to Bupa Global’s Executive Wellbeing Index 2021, UK business leaders are predicted to increase their spend on employee mental health and wellbeing by 18 per cent in the coming […]

When should you apply for a job? The experts at careers app, Debut have calculated the exact times of year with the most and least job postings and provided some handy tips and advice… Get applying quickly in November The best month to apply for a job is November, when as many as 14.34% of the […]

Almost half of UK employees would not talk to their employer if they were experiencing a health issue, having a detrimental impact on business performance and culture, according to new research from not-for-profit healthcare provider, Benenden Health. As many as 41% of individuals reported that they wouldn’t feel confident discussing any health issue with their employer, […]

Some areas of the average office can carry several hundred different contaminants and bacteria in just 10cm². Office supplier Furniture at Work, which carried out the research, used a hygiene system commonly used in professional health environments, tested several areas of a busy office in order to discover the amount of relative light units (RLU), something that can be directly correlated with the number […]

Which Motown megastar had it written into her ‘rider’ that nobody was allowed to look at her? What do you do when Kensington Palace calls and gives you two weeks to organise a ‘next level’ charity ball with Taylor Swift and Jon Bon Jovi? How do you pull Harry Styles out of a hat to […]

With millions of businesses shifting to work-from-home policies due to the pandemic, employees, including young professionals just starting out, have had to quickly adapt to remote work and its impact on their careers, work-life balance, and mental wellbeing. Young professionals are a hungry breed of employee that will not stop at anything to climb the […]

The Meetings Show has launched a new certification for event and meeting planners who are looking to drive their organisation’s sustainability strategy. The online six-week Complete Sustainable Events Course, which is curated and delivered by isla’s co-founder Anna Abdelnoor (pictured), as well as other sustainability experts, covers key areas from purpose-driven events, supply chains and […]

The Business Travel Association (BTA) has revealed that 76% of travellers returning to the UK said their PCR test result was not looked at or verified by the UK Border Force. A survey, conducted by the Association, asked a series of questions to over 500 individuals who have travelled outside the UK from January to August […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) is naming Kerrin MacPhie as Chief Executive when Jane Longhurst retires this autumn. MacPhie, who will commence her new role spearheading the mia on November 8th, brings a wealth of business meetings and events experience having previously held senior posts in destinations, associations, hotels and convention centres, as well as a number […]

Many businesses across the UK have introduced, or will soon be introducing, hybrid work models, allowing employees to work from the office, home or a combination of both. Some may enjoy the flexibility of having the choice between workplaces, however, a study by Stanford University revealed that, although they were 13% more productive overall, remote employees were […]