With menopause affecting most women aged between 45-55, the importance of supporting employees experiencing symptoms in the workplace is paramount. With reports across the country highlighting the experiences some women are having when experiencing menopause (which include having to leave jobs, or take unpaid leave), online medical advice service, Healthily, has introduced a policy to […]
Managers in the increasingly digital, knowledge-fuelled and hybrid working environment may not be able to see the “invisible” strains on workers juggling home life and their workloads. That’s according to a report by Advanced Workplace Associates (AWA), which says employers need to be more aware of factors that could impact mental workload and do more […]
By Georgia Lee, Drayton Gifts This week, we at DRAYTON are the Featured Supplier at PA Life. It therefore seemed the perfect opportunity to talk to you about all things Christmas! With the mania that surrounds the festive season, we are here to help make things a little easier for you. In case you aren’t […]
Research released by Initial Washroom Hygiene has found that fewer people wash their hands after visiting a public washroom now, than in 2018. Today’s findings come in spite of a government public information campaign that focused on handwashing to help prevent and slow the spread of Coronavirus throughout the pandemic. Just two thirds (66%) of […]
Finding the perfect Christmas Party experience that makes the most of your budget can be challenging. But with over 40 different Christmas-themed virtual experiences at Virtually Together and suggested experiences for every budget, they will help you find the perfect fit. Book a 15-minute demo with the host of your favourite experiences in our Demo […]
A new poll by HR software provider CIPHR suggests that most British adults are reluctant to discuss their salary with friends and family, and even less so with their colleagues and co-workers. Over a third (36%) of the 1,005 workers surveyed admit that they don’t talk about their salary with their significant other (spouse or […]
Spending a lot of time surrounded by the same four walls can quickly become boring and having a space that reflects you, or your business’ identity, is important in order to create a functional working environment. In fact, a survey of 10,000 office workers by Ipsos found that 85% of employees are unhappy with their office […]
The Government of Singapore has introduced a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) for travellers from the UK, effective from 19 October 2021, meaning that British travellers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to enter Singapore with a Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP). The travel pass will allow visitors entry into Singapore without the requirement […]
Research released today by NTT DATA UK shows that nearly three quarters of women (74%) have had a negative experience at work because of their gender. Despite ongoing barriers facing women in the sector, 85% of all respondents believe the industry has become more welcoming to women over the last decade, with the most cited […]
The founders of Alchemy Virtual Assistance (VA) – Suzy and Paul Sanders – are marking their 5th birthday as a business by welcoming their fifth Virtual Assistant franchise manager, and launching a new mini book to help ambitious small business owners – The Alchemy of… Getting organised and getting it done! Since 2016, Suzy and […]
Research reveals that nearly 4 in 10 (38%) UK employees anticipate being made redundant within the next 12 months. Of this group, 60% do not plan on continuing their current career path post-redundancy. The research from Renovo has highlighted high levels of employee uncertainty and anxiety around job security as the UK emerges from the […]
54% of UK businesses do not currently have any dedicated menopause support in place within their organisation, such as practical or emotional support for employees to help them manage their symptoms and quality of life. However, research from Peppy also revealed that menopause support is gaining momentum: an additional 21% of employers plan to provide support […]
By Christine Adam, RADA Business Tutor The working world has changed drastically over the past 18 months. The pandemic forced offices to close, and employees adapted to working from home for prolonged periods of time. Whilst many aspects of our lives are beginning to regain a sense of normality, the way we work appears to […]
More than half of UK businesses could be losing time and money by failing to adopt a consolidated approach to business communications, according to a new survey conducted by smart IP communications provider Fuse 2 Communications. The survey of more than 500 employers and employees found that 52% of businesses are currently relying on separate […]
Retirees have put in decades of time and effort as part of their working life to prepare for retirement, counting on their pension to help maintain a comfortable future. However, the quality of state pensions varies drastically based on where you live – But which countries around the world have the best systems? Blacktower Financial […]
New research from Kadence (formerly Chargifi) has revealed that after a year of flexible working, almost two-thirds of US and UK office workers (62%) now feel more trusted to do their job effectively. Of those workers, half also feel more motivated to do a better quality job (51%) and go the extra mile (48%) thanks […]
By Agiito As part of our commitment to responsible business travel, Agiito has collectively offset 3,500 tons of CO2 for customers across the energy, care and housing sectors in the last six months. Working with Trees4Travel, we’ve enabled one customer to offset three years’ worth of historical trips so they can achieve their first ‘Corporate […]
We have secured a free overnight stay for 20 PA Life readers at the Queens Hotel in Leeds on the evening of Tuesday, October 12th – RSVP ASAP as once they’re gone, they’re gone! Majestic and totally fabulous; this landmark hotel overlooking Leeds City Square excels in every way. An impressively grand building dating back […]
