Around a half (51%) of employees believe job security and flexibility (40%) are more important than salary (32%) when considering whether to remain at their current employer. The news has emerged following a new report by law firm Winckworth Sherwood, with the research highlighting a shift in the mindset of employees towards work following the […]

Reed Exhibitions has announced that it has moved the date of the inaugural edition of IBTM Asia Pacific in Singapore to April 5th-6th 2022. The decision was taken following the latest government advice regarding Coronavirus, and as a result of in-depth discussions with customers and hosted buyers from the region and globally. Commenting on the […]

After a challenging 12 months, with much of business life lived through a lens as teams work remotely, corporates are looking for a fast-track way to reboot company culture and boost team morale, whilst recognising the importance of re-committing to workforce wellbeing. With this growing need to create opportunities for social interaction and support, Exclusive […]

UK workers are looking forward to going back into the office in June… but mainly because they have missed all the gossip (70), a study shows. Almost two thirds expect to be back before July, with 65% of the UK workforce planning their return to the office for June. In addition, an overwhelming majority want […]

World Sleep Day falls on March 19th this year. With significant numbers of people reporting poorer quality sleep during lockdown, Towergate Health & Protection is suggesting employers should look towards the Netherlands for good sleep habits. According to figures from Sleep Cycle, people in the Netherlands got the best quality sleep over the past week, […]

The Science Museum in South Kensington is set to open its newly refurbished IMAX theatre by autumn 2021. Following a brief pause due to the museum-wide closure in 2020 as a result of Covid-19, work was able to continue behind the scenes to fully refresh the space after its 20 years of operation. Boasting brand […]

2021 will be the year of the smaller office, predicts serviced office broker FreeOfficeFinder. The company reports that more than a third of companies (35%) that enquired about office space in January and February have said they would be taking smaller offices than their previous workspaces. They follow in the footsteps of the likes of HSBC and […]

Training specialist Your Excellency has added Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training to its learning and development portfolio. The training will be delivered by certified MHFA England Instructor Alice Scutchey who has been appointed as a Your Excellency Associate Trainer. Lindsay Taylor, Founder & Director commented: “MHFA England’s vision is to improve the mental health […]

by Nicola Jagielski, Associate Director of Clinical Services at Health Assured… The Government’s roadmap out of lockdown was the light at the end of the tunnel that many people in the UK needed. We have a tentative roadmap out of lockdown, a successful vaccine programme, and the nation’s mood is lightening. For many of us, […]

By Alan Price, CEO of BrightHR A recent survey by the British Council for Offices shows that participants favoured not only working from the office but also from home, creating a ‘hybrid’ working arrangement which could soon take the spotlight from traditional working norms. Before making the shift to hybrid working, here are five things […]

The UK is more environmentally conscious than ever, with 89% of adults prioritising being more environmentally friendly this year. Ahead of Global Recycling Day on March 18th, flexible office specialist Workthere has shared top tips on how UK workers can be more conscious of recycling in the office. Bring in your own lunch Bringing your own packed lunch in reusable Tupperware containers is an easy way to benefit the environment. By doing […]

Women’s health must become more of a priority for employers – and they must provide emotional support to their female staff, too. According to Cheryl Brennan, executive director for health and benefits at Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing, common conditions such as endometriosis, the menopause, mental health including post-natal depression and peri-menopausal anxiety and fertility […]

The Friday feeling now officially starts at 2:52pm – as Brits switch their attention from emails and homework, to chatting about plans for the weekend. A poll of 2,000 adults found the top signs of the Friday feeling kicking in include being less pressured with work, studies, and home schooling (35 per cent), having music […]

If so, then you’re not alone, as nearly half of workers have admitted their house no longer feels like ‘home’ – as it’s become an office, gym and nursery. A study of 2,000 employed adults found that 59 per cent have been forced to set up shop in their home at some point during the […]

Today is International Women’s Day – a time to celebrate the achievements of women across the world, as well as raising awareness of the ongoing fight for equality. It’s incredibly encouraging that this event has grown so significantly over the past few years, from being a niche, annual ‘nod’ to women, to something that is […]

Q: What virtual activity has multiple participants, encourages workplace productivity and motivation, and grew significantly in popularity in Spring 2020? A: The company Zoom pub quiz night, of course! Virtual quizzes, a game of rounders in the ‘old days’, race meets, and more… Any regular reader of PA Life will know that team-building is an […]

Women’s workplace initiative Catalyst is observing International Women’s Day 2021 by challenging companies to join its #BiasCorrect “Make the Invisible Visible” global campaign, providing virtual backgrounds that encourage courageous conversations about unconscious bias in meetings. Catalyst research shows that invisible barriers for women in the workplace, particularly women of colour, have proliferated in remote working during the pandemic: 1 […]

Make Venues has completed its latest round of investment in its people and product, ready for the industry’s return later this year. The group has announced upgrades in the businesses virtual conferencing, hybrid and digital technology across its three venues in London, Bristol and Leamington Spa. The upgrades are focused predominantly on video conferencing, hybrid […]