The idea of engagement is one that has become prevalent in the business world over the last few years, with the new generation of employees valuing happiness over pay. Here, global strategist and business coach Jan Mühlfeit discusses why success actually follows happiness, not the other way around For many people, 2016 was a year […]
With another expensive Christmas period behind us, a new survey reveals the bad spending habits leaving Brits struggling to survive from an early December payday until their first wage of the new year. 10,000 people in the UK were asked by finance specialist Solution Loans which reckless spending behaviour they were guilty of – and […]
Liz Young, Head of Events at independent charity Historic Royal Palaces discusses her career and whether your path is planned or found I often get asked how I got to where I am now – how have I managed my career path and has it all been planned? Have I forged the path one step […]
There are several instances in which you’ll have to discuss your pay, whether you’re following up on a job offer or trying to get a rise at your current company. Whatever the circumstance, it’s important to be prepared. Luckily, The Muse has recently published some great pointers for dealing with a salary negotiation. 1 They […]
Applications for The Meetings Show hosted buyer programme are now open. The show will take place from 13-15 June at Olympia London and is now in its fifth edition. Buyers wishing to be part of the programme should visit the website to check qualification criteria before completing their application. Following a successful show in 2016, […]
New research reveals a third of today’s working British mums would have to give up work if it wasn’t for the support of school breakfast clubs. Describing the mornings as ‘tiring’ and ‘stressful’, just a fifth of working mums and dads claimed they found time to enjoy breakfast with their children, with nearly 60% ranking […]
Getting into financial trouble affects individuals in different ways, with one in four saying it makes them perform poorly at work. Money plays such a big role in our lives, so it’s important to stay in control – otherwise it can have a detrimental impact on health. Aviva’s recent Save Smarter survey revealed the UK’s […]
It has long been known that those who experience high levels of stress are at greater risk of heart disease later in life. A new study has revealed why this occurs, and it turns out the problem starts in the brain. Research published in The Lancet looked at data collected from 300 people and found […]
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Picking out the right gift to treat your company’s clients can sometimes be a daunting task. It’s hard to decide what’s appropriate without making it too impersonal. Luckily, Gifts International offers a huge selection of products to suit any budget and occasion. Gifts International’s mission is to get gifts to the right person at the […]
Every year businesses spend too much time and money on sourcing and booking business travel. The responsibility for arranging business trips for your boss and other execs can prove to be far from smooth sailing for even the most proficient PA. What if you were told that by making a simple switch you could save […]
One of the biggest fears many first-time mothers have is how taking time out to have a child will affect their career. The good news is it doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are seven tips from Sage Singleton of DailyWorth to make your transition back to work after maternity leave easier. 1 Develop a […]
To mark Blue Monday, a new study has found that the average Brit will spend a year and eight months of their life in a bad mood. Each day sees the average adult down in the dumps for a total of 41 minutes thanks to things such as a bad night’s sleep, technology problems, bad […]
Our counterparts across the pond are falling behind when it comes to solving issues and getting key jobs done. New research shows Americans spend an average of 15 hours a week procrastinating. Over the course of a working life, that adds up to five years putting off important tasks, according to a survey by OnePoll […]
Time management is one of those skills that everyone in every industry needs. PAs have so many things to do in a day that it’s essential to stay on track to get it all done. If you’re having trouble, follow these eight tips from The Muse to get back on schedule. These 8 time management […]
Blue Monday, officially known as the most depressing day of the year and generally marked by rising employee absence rates, will hit UK workforces next Monday (16 January). Adrian Lewis, Director of Activ Absence says that companies should not only expect the usual bout of seasonal illnesses, but be on the lookout for signs of […]
With Blue Monday coming up on 16 January, morale is low across the UK. New research shows employees are more likely to pull a sickie in the first quarter (January to March) than any other time of year. A survey conducted by workforce management software and services company Kronos reveals 37% of Brits predicted that […]
We’ve made it through the second week of 2017! Let’s hope it’s smooth sailing from here on out. Although, next week brings Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year according to researchers. It doesn’t sound great, but a little bit of positivity can help us through it. So let’s take a look at […]
