The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) reports that mothers under the age of 25 are six times more likely to be let go after telling their employer about their pregnancy. It’s a huge issue the commission is currently battling, but there are steps expectant mothers can take to avoid discrimination at work, according to […]
London City Airport has become the first UK airport to play music for passengers as they go through the airport’s main security search area. Two different playlists – either ambient electronica or upbeat acoustic music – are broadcast throughout the day, with songs specially selected by music consultancy C-Burn. Musical artists played through the speaker […]
A new study conducted in America reveals that job dissatisfaction among workers in their 20s or 30s can cause poor health later in life. Research by Ohio State University shows that embittered workers presented worse mental health by their 40s. They were also more likely than happy employees to suffer from regular sleep trouble and […]
Life sometimes throws you a curveball, especially when it comes to work. If you’ve ever been passed up for a promotion that should’ve been yours or a colleague has disrespected you unduly, it can be difficult to recover. Luckily, Fast Company came up with four brilliant ways you can bounce back after unfair treatment. 1 […]
Research released by the Chartered Management Institute and XpertHR reveals that men are more likely than women to have been promoted into senior and higher paying management roles in the past year, with no progress made on reducing the 23% gender pay gap. The data reveal that male managers are 40% more likely than female […]
New research by McDonald’s UK reveals the positive impact a multigenerational workforce can deliver, as 16 year olds born in the year 2000 enter the workforce for the first time this summer. As one of the largest employers in the UK, McDonald’s brought together statisticians, researchers and its own research and insights team to understand the […]
In an ongoing effort to maximise delegates’ productivity while ensuring they don’t miss arguably the most important meal of the day, Stamford Bridge has bolstered its breakfast bolt-on options, a move that supports recent agent feedback. Ready for the impending colder months, a new Porridge Pot Station has been introduced to complement the summer offering […]
GSK, Middlesbrough Council and NHS England are supporting a new campaign to raise awareness of cervical cancer in their workplace and allow female employees the time to attend cervical screening (smear tests) during the working day if they cannot get an appointment outside of work hours. Time to Test is a new campaign from Jo’s […]
Despite the complexities involved with legislation for parental leave, organisations are making the benefit available to their workforce. According to Mercer’s new Global Parental Leave report, more than one-third of organisations worldwide have one centralised global policy that covers the various types of leaves available, including maternity, paternity, adoption and parental. Moreover, 38% provide paid […]
Bill Clark, Head of Client Relationships at Driven Worldwide says to make your boss and your finance director happy at the same time, try a complimentary business class car service and let them know what you think. From now until the end of September, Driven Worldwide would like to offer you the chance to try […]
Plum + Spilt Milk, one of London’s finest destination restaurants, is set to launch an all new Saturday brunch menu on Saturday, 3 September. The exceptional new menu created by Chef Director Mark Sargeant is a celebration of modern British cuisine with high-quality, seasonal produce, for which the destination restaurant is renowned. The Saturday brunch […]
Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we organise travel with TripIt. An intro to TripIt This handy app from the travel […]
A lot of business sites offer advice for keeping employees engaged, but many people forget that managers have to be invested in the goings-on of the company too. With that in mind, Business 2 Community came up with a list of 10 ways managers can stay engaged. 1 Take a risk – Step outside of […]
There’s a common misconception that employees who ask for flexible hours do so in order to work less. But new research shows staff are more likely to work overtime if they’re given the freedom to decide their working hours. It has been reported that around a third of UK employees have flexible hours with the […]
On average, women in paid work receive about 18% less per hour than men. However, new research shows the gender wage gap grows year on year after childbirth, as mothers in low-hours jobs see no wage progression. Research published today by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, shows that the […]
Skyline has become the first serviced apartment provider to fully meet the needs of disabled guests by implementing suggestions provided by Limitless Travel, the most innovative provider of accessibility solutions in the hospitality industry. Limitless is in the process of revolutionising the concept of disability by correcting the misapprehension that ‘disabled access’ is a synonym […]
Unsafe and unsanitary working conditions are putting the health of millions of British workers in serious danger, according to a new report by Hayward Baker. Researchers carried out an in-depth study into the working conditions of Britain’s offices, shops, factories, warehouses and building sites – and discovered a staggering 69% of British workers – 21 million […]
The name Playboy didn’t used to immediately come to mind when somebody asks me to recommend a cool venue for events. But my mind has been completely changed thanks to a PA Life networking event at Playboy Club London. This incredibly stylish venue has something for every kind of event, from standing receptions to sit-down […]
