By Wendy Paton, London Bushcraft With teams working physically more apart, team building has become more important than ever. Of course everyone wants to keep their staff team safe and our team building sessions are very Covid safe. Here’s why: All courses are outdoors, the safest place to meet at the moment We will organise […]

59% of Brits have said they’re willing to reskill and retrain in a new line of work following the coronavirus pandemic; as a lack of jobs forces people to consider searching in different sectors.  CV-Library surveyed 1,700 UK professionals to gain an understanding of how workers feel about their job search, with 51.8% saying it’s because they […]

The disconnection from the day-to-day social interactions of the workplace and the encroachment of work on our home lives has seen feelings of loneliness and isolation take hold, in a workforce already struggling to adapt to the challenge of the ‘new normal’. According to a new survey by Totaljobs, almost half (46%) of UK workers […]

Six out of every ten people globally who describe themselves as a thought leader on LinkedIn is a man. That’s according to research from Instant Offices, which says of all the profiles analysed, 63% of thought leader profiles belonged to men compared to 37% of women, with the results leaning heavily towards men across virtually […]

Simon Clayton, Chief Ideas Officer at RefTech, offers some key advice… Since the beginning of August, we are now able to organise and attend socially distanced meetings for up to thirty delegates. This means that event organisers will need technology to manage delegate footfall and create a staggered entry system.  Delegates will need a simple […]

One in five cash-strapped adults have no idea how much debt they’re in – and they don’t want to know either. A poll of 2,000 adults found 17 per cent would rather not find out the exact figure they owe, and 21 per cent don’t want to worry about something they feel they can’t do […]

BFFT‘s Danielle Littlejohn is a highly regarded approachable and experienced trainer and coach. She has always been dedicated to helping people realise their potential and push past their challenges. Herself and her colleagues at Best Foot Forward Training Ltd offer a broad range of courses to cover all your learning needs. Danielle has recently qualified […]

Nearly half of parents think their children’s education will always be behind following months of disruption caused by Covid-19. A study of 2,000 mums and dads revealed they think it will take at least three weeks on average before their child is fully settled back into the school routine. A further two in five are […]

Millions of adults have no idea how to eat healthily – with one in 10 believing cheese is better for them than spinach. A study of 2,000 adults conducted by Morphy Richards found that despite 59 per cent claiming to be foodies, one in five don’t think it’s possible to have good fats in food. […]

By teapigs Lots of companies are sending their employees and partners a little pick-me-up to help keep spirits high while a lot of us adjust to life working from home. teapigs have loads of fab bundles which will do just the trick! There’s no team without tea! 2020 has been quite a year so far! […]

By MBM Omega Returning to the workplace and employee safety in all sectors is one of the most talked about subjects currently. The government are encouraging those to return to offices with new Covid-19 restrictions in place. How can you make sure your staff are returning to a safe environment? It is essential to introduce […]

Imperial Venues, Imperial College London, offers more than 100 flexible event spaces in South Kensington. Spaces range from a Grade II listed townhouse with private courtyard garden to modern meeting rooms, classrooms and lecture theatres.  Event organisers can take advantage of Imperial’s professional event services, including in-house catering, superb audio-visual equipment, full event management and […]

The communal biscuit tin may be off-limits but that doesn’t mean you can’t treat your team as they start to return to the office. If you’re looking for a sweet (and safe) way to welcome your team back then look no further. CakeDrop’s ‘Welcome back’ cookies are the perfect desk surprise. Each cookie comes individually-wrapped […]

As we start to move towards a COVID-safe office environment post-lockdown, employers can now keep a written record of the daily health status of each employee using a new symptom tracking app. The Safe For Work app, developed by London-based Filter Digital, has been designed to give colleagues working together the reassurance that everyone who […]

If you’re looking for partners to help with office or event tech after lockdown, the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from Audiovisual and Stand Builds to Lighting and Health & Safety – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start […]

Appetite For Business specialises in every stage of the Microsoft 365 & SharePoint lifecycle, including planning, designing, data migration, deployment and user adoption. It provides SharePoint, 365 and Teams consultancy and training, with its bespoke training sessions delivered via Microsoft Teams and other online meeting applications. Fully understanding and utilising Microsoft 365 will ensure your […]

Suzy Sanders quit the 9-5 when she fell pregnant and wanted to spend more time at home. She became a Virtual Assistant, realised she could help others looking to do the same and then set up the Alchemy VA franchise. She tells all to PA Life…  Why did you choose to become a Virtual Assistant? […]

It’s been an extraordinary few months since our last issue. As we went to press, the country was heading into lockdown and our lives were about to change beyond recognition. Five months on and restrictions have lifted somewhat – and now we’re ready to head into what is constantly being referred to as The New […]