Running a business is time consuming and often demanding, but with employee burnout becoming an increasing problem for business owners, how can they strike the right balance between mental health and profitable productivity? Money.co.uk business loans experts surveyed 2,000 UK employees to explore the different generations’ attitudes to work and burnout coping mechanisms. Trending on […]

It’s time to pop the corks as British restaurateur and events caterer Searcys launches its first-ever Bubbly Show in London, a two-day celebration of all things fizz this June. The show will take place in the stunning surrounds of the historic {10-11} Carlton House Terrace, located just off Pall Mall, making its debut from Friday 23rd to […]

PA Life is pleased to share these somewhat surprising findings about what stresses out office workers most. Almost a third (30%) of UK office workers are stressed about personal appearance, according to a new survey from business technology firm The Adaptavist Group. This is double the number of those anxious about potential layoffs (15%). Almost […]

With yet another bank holiday happening next week, UK employees are braced for some all-important extra days off. But what does that mean for productivity? For most, a four-day week still means five days’ worth of work. Coupled with the fact that many people take extra time off during public holidays, it can leave employees […]

The modern rules for wearing a hat, and the expectations of how and what to wear can still cause some confusion. You can wear a hat with any outfit you choose and with great flair and confidence, what ever the occasion. That’s it in a nutshell, but the subject of hats is still much debated […]

Who doesn’t love taking hours over a brunch at weekends? Fantastic food and glasses flowing with bubbles are a given, but how about bottomless brunch with karaoke added to the menu? These three brunches all bring Tokyo vibes to London with the fun of karaoke added to mix. 1. APOTHECARY EAST LAUNCHES SAKURA HIGHBALL BRUNCH […]

Most of us probably wouldn’t expect to be scammed in LinkedIn, but like all social platforms, LinkedIn is being targeted by cyber criminals. Almost half of businesses in the UK (44%) experienced at least one LinkedIn scam this year, according to the newest research by NordLayer, a network security solution for businesses. The most affected […]

Joanne Lockwood, The Inclusive Culture Expert and CEO of SEE Change Happen Ltd. talks about the acceptance of gender-neutral pronouns and the impact of the Gen Alpha entering the workforce. I often hear people use the phrase “Ladies and Gentlemen” when addressing an audience (and on train station platforms). Whilst this seems a traditional and […]

Make the most of this gorgeous spring sunshine with our guide on where to eat and drink al fresco in London. Sunnier days are just around the corner which means outdoor dining and drinking is back! Round up your friends and bask in the spring sunshine at our top picks for al fresco evenings in […]

Amy Cuddy’s 2012 talk – ‘Your body language may shape who you are’ – is the most popular TED Talk on leadership. The topic of leadership never fails to pique users’ interest on social media. Currently, #leadership has 1.7B views on TikTok, with short clips of Ted Talks focusing on this topic regularly being shared […]

Daniela Corizza, PA to the MD at Blue Diamond, one of the UK’s largest garden centre retail groups, reflects on the challenges and successes of organising an awards event for 650 employees. Every March, Blue Diamond hosts an event to celebrate the achievements of the business and its workforce. “It’s an opportunity for us to […]

Derek Redmond is an athletics legend, not just for his Gold medals as a sprinter. During his career, he held the British record for the 400 metres sprint, and was part of the team who took gold in the 4×400 metres relay at the World Championships and European Championships. At the 1992 Olympic Games in […]

Most of us have our preferred patterns for hybrid working. New research from TravelPerk reveals that a fifth (19%) of UK employees don’t think meeting colleagues in person is important at all. However, nearly triple (58%) feel that meeting in person is important because it creates a sense of belonging to the team, and more […]

This Stress Awareness Month, Gareth Hoyle – remote work expert and founder of fully-remote marketing agency, Marketing Signals – shares six of his first-hand stress-busting tips for creating a positive place to work whilst shifting to a fully remote business model. Remote working is one of COVID-19’s biggest legacies. According to government data, only one […]

Experts tell employers not to wait for diagnosis when supporting staff with autism. Workplace health experts are calling for employers to take ‘stepped approach’ to supporting staff with autism rather than waiting for formal diagnosis. In a report launched by the Society of Occupational Medicine, which coincides with World Autism Awareness Week, (28 March – […]

A new paper from employment advisory ReWAGE has argued adult career guidance could end the UK’s skills shortage and improve employment rates. In March 2023 there were one million vacancies in the UK, yet an estimated seven million adults of working age were not in work, many of whom were economically inactive, according to the Office […]

The London Cabaret Club presents a special coronation show not be missed. The Kings & Queens cabaret will run on three nights only, from the 5th to 7th May. Pioneering entertainment troupe The London Cabaret Club have announced a series of special shows in celebration of the coronation of King Charles III. ‘Kings & Queens’ […]

Almost 80%, or eight out of ten, of UK businesses pay men more than women. The shocking results confirmed that the national gender pay gap is not closing and is still at 9.4 per cent, according to research conducted by the BBC. The wage difference, based on the difference in pay between the middle-ranking woman […]