A new study into the concerns business leaders in the UK currently hold in relation to a post-pandemic world, has highlighted that a staggering 73% of businesses don’t believe they have the skills needed to succeed. The research has shown that communication skills are where the gaps lie with 50% of business professionals picking up […]
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Three quarters of businesses don’t have the skills to succeed post-COVID
See you at tonight’s SOLD OUT PA Life Christmas Party!
The completely SOLD OUT PA Life Christmas Party in association with Gett Taxi and MNKY HSE takes place tonight – and we can’t wait to see you all! DATE: 22ND NOVEMBER 2021 TIME: 6PM – 9PM VENUE: MNKY HSE, 10 DOVER STREET, MAYFAIR, LONDON W1S 4LQ You’ll be treated to drinks, nibbles, some special guest speakers, […]
Nearly 8m workers would enter the office with Covid symptoms
New research from Direct Line Life Insurance reveals that 7.7 million workers (27%) would continue to travel into the office even if they have either a high temperature or a cough – two of the major symptoms of Coronavirus. Aside from Coronavirus symptoms, 2.9 million workers (10%) admit they would continue to travel into the office […]
SecsintheCity announces PA of the Year Awards 2021 winners
This week SecsintheCity, the job site for business support professionals, hosted its annual PA of the Year Awards. Now in its tenth consecutive year, the Awards are an iconic celebration of the essential role that Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants and Office Managers provide to the companies and individuals they work for. Sarah EL-Doori, Marketing Director […]
Most exec support staff want hybrid working – new research
London-based executive support recruiter Bain and Gray has conducted a snapshot survey of attitudes to hybrid working in post-pandemic Britain, revealing that most candidates expect the continuation of some degree of home working and flexible hours, but are not prepared to accept reduced benefits in return. The majority of the survey respondents were experienced executive support […]
Excessive fatigue is causing UK workers to neglect lunch breaks
Pandemic pressures have meant that almost half of employees have found they have eaten more unhealthy food at work in the last year. And employees have expressed their concerns that companies aren’t doing enough to support them with a healthy lifestyle, as 12% of UK companies are said to have stopped offering healthy food choices […]
The SOLD OUT PA Life Christmas Party is just days away!
The now completely SOLD OUT PA Life Christmas Party in association with Gett Taxi and MNKY HSE is nearly here – We can’t wait to see you all on Monday! DATE: 22ND NOVEMBER 2021 TIME: 6PM – 9PM VENUE: MNKY HSE, 10 DOVER STREET, MAYFAIR, LONDON W1S 4LQ On the night you’ll be treated to drinks, nibbles, […]
No Christmas Party? No problem. Celebrate the season with a voucher
By The Lifestyle Voucher While COVID may well have become quieter, it hasn’t disappeared completely, and looks set to be replaced by new variations of seasonal influenza as the party pooper for 2021. Add to that the fact that many of your employees are now working from home, or even just coming in a few […]
Festive corporate services from Molton Brown – Making Christmas memories since 1971
By Molton Brown Join us for our most exceptional Christmas yet; one that marks the finale of our 50th year celebrations. We’re honouring decades of festive joy, which all began at our original South Molton Street, London salon in 1971. Revel in our selection of festive gift sets, housed in classic, 1970s-inspired gift boxes. From […]
On the first day of Christmas my employer gave to me… Niche Cocktails!
We all know Christmas may still look and feel a little different this year, which is why that employer or colleague gesture is going to mean so much more. At Niche Cocktails, they take the pressie procrastination out of the process, and help you send the perfect beautifully wrapped gift to your client or staff member. […]
Get your ground transportation program under control
Gett organises the best corporate fleet, ride-hailing, taxi, and limo providers ALL on one platform, optimising the entire employee experience, from booking and riding to invoicing and analytics, saving businesses time, money, and hassle. Gorporate ground transportation just got an update. Travel Admins can track orders, generate reports, and monitor spend with ease on the Gett […]
Two fifths of employers say men postpone health issues which causes workplace disruption
Two fifths of employers (39%) say that their male employees wait until a health problem becomes severe before talking to their line manager or HR department, which in turn leads to team or workplace disruption. That’s according to new research from Peppy, which also found that 37% of employers say that one of the main issues […]
UK businesses paid £14b for poor productivity and absenteeism in 2020
Poor productivity and absenteeism cost UK businesses £14 billion in 2020 alone. What can be done to improve employee wellbeing and productivity, whilst filling the record-high number of vacancies we’re seeing right now? With zero-hours contracts on the up, ensuring hourly workers are empowered, supported and appreciated is key. Workforce Software, whose technology is used […]
What is intersectionality? And why do labels at work increase discrimination?
Intersectionality is one of the most important ways to help support diversity, inclusion and equality according to leadership experts, so why is labelling at work still such a problem? Intersectionality relates to how different parts of our identity merge and how this influences our interactions with the world, as well as how the world interacts […]
Most employees in the UK and Ireland are reluctant to return to the office
The majority (67%) of UK and Irish office workers are reluctant to return to the office post-Covid. That’s according to a new European study by global workplace creation experts Unispace. The study – which combined the results of an in-depth survey of 3,000 office workers, 2,750 employers in leadership roles at organisations with 50+ employees, […]
Only 57% of employees always check their payslips
Millions of UK workers may be at risk of being underpaid or overtaxed because they don’t regularly check their payslips, according to the results of a new survey. Polling over 1,000 people, HR and payroll software provider CIPHR found that nearly a quarter (22%) don’t regularly check their payslips, despite their importance for keeping track […]
One in five employers do not provide ill-health prevention support to staff
Twenty-one per cent of employers, or one in five, are missing a trick by not supporting the prevention of ill-health in their staff, according to research undertaken on behalf of GRiD, the industry body for the group risk protection sector. Employers who do provide health and wellbeing support to help prevent employees becoming ill, stated […]
82% of UK office works want more team-building events
The majority of UK workers (82%) want their workplace to provide more frequent team-building events, a new survey has revealed. The Lunch Break Bonding survey, conducted by Just Eat for Business, delves into office workers’ perception of social lunch breaks, scheduled meetings and team building events, and is paired with expert commentary on the importance of […]
















