In 2019, the World Health Organisation (WHO) classed burnout as a diagnosable syndrome because of stress in the workplace. Burnout affects more people than previously thought, with research finding nearly a quarter of the workforce suffer on a regular basis. Dune London has provided some research and advice on the issue, highlighting first the symptoms of […]

A new report from the World Administrators Alliance is being hailed by the heads of associations from 29 countries and key figures from the administrative profession as a game-changer for administrators globally. The Global Skills Matrix is a globally recognised framework for administrators and HR teams that, irrespective of country, makes it possible to identify […]

Whittlebury Park countryside hotel and spa located in rural Northamptonshire is offering a bespoke range of alternative Christmas party packages, perfect for celebrating the festive season with colleagues. From clay pigeon shooting and team building to festive afternoon tea, spa and party packages and Christmas breakfast buffets, Whittlebury Park’s exciting range of Christmas party options […]

By Virtually Together On Tuesday 5th October (that’s tomorrow!) at 6pm Virtually Together are inviting all PA Life members to a free exclusive 60-minute virtual experience to celebrate the launch of their Christmas campaign. In the workshop you will learn how to create a fabulous instagramable grazing platter which is sure to wow all your guests this Christmas. Book […]

Lime Venue Portfolio has launched a new initiative that underlines its commitment to sustainability within the industry. The announcement comes off the back of its ground-breaking ‘Chapter V’ Beyond Food Report, which launched recently, and looked at the future of food in the meetings and events industry. Meetings for Change has now taken the learnings […]

By Georgia Lee, Drayton Gifts Our Advent Calendars are now available for 2021 and we have added more variety to the range than ever before! Each year demand increases due to the ever more creative designs and choice of contents. Appreciated by staff and clients alike, they will be grateful for the gift whilst you benefit […]

By Team Building Experiences Connect your colleagues in a wonderful act of kindness this Christmas with our Festive Party Box! We’ve all had a hard year, so whether you want to send a client a thank you gift or show your employees some appreciation for their hard work this year, The Festive Party box, will […]

The recent rise in flexible working is providing employees the opportunity to utilise hybrid working, splitting their time between the office and working at flexible locations. This has also opened up the opportunity for some employees to live further away from the office, offering a different work-life balance, commuting less frequently into the city, but […]

Half of Brits ‘finally’ got on top of their home life and chores during lockdown – but a quarter are worried the end of restrictions will undo all their good work. A poll of 2,000 adults found the past 18 months has given them a chance to conquer their domestic duties and keep tabs on […]

Only four out of ten people (42%) working from home do so from a home office, with the remainder working from the kitchen or dining room (21%), their lounge (19%) or their bedroom (17%). Only 32% of people say working from home is more productive, compared to 36% who say they are more productive in […]

Some 41% of the workforce feel that their workplace has negatively impacted on their wellbeing during the pandemic. That’s according to global absence expert, Edays, which surveyed employees across the UK to determine the impact of the workplace on employee wellbeing, and changes to employee perceptions over the past two years. At a time when the […]

Most remote workers are so fed up with their faulty work laptops that they would rather throw them out the window. A survey of 2,000 employed Americans found more than half (58%) describe their work devices as awful to work on — and two in three want to toss their devices out of frustration because […]

International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) has experienced its busiest month for new enquiries and confirmed business since opening in September 2019, following the reopening of the business events sector in Wales and the UK. During August, Wales’ first purpose-built conference venue received 42 new enquiries worth a potential £1.4million and confirmed 29 events worth […]

Despite most British workers (96%) agreeing that the UK has a gender pay gap, as many as 57% don’t believe there are any gender pay disparities in their own workplaces, new research finds. HR software provider CIPHR polled 1,000 UK employees, the majority of which work at medium- or large-sized companies, to find out more […]

With many office workers adapted to working from home for over a year, returning to the office is like stepping back into unfamiliar territory and is bound to make you feel uneasy if safety isn’t taken seriously. The Compensation Experts have revealed the attitudes towards safety in the workplace now that more workers are returning […]

A report from financial wellbeing platform Nudge Global exposes the urgent need for UK employers to better support their employees in building financial acumen to improve employee mental wellbeing, drive financial inclusion, and support social mobility. The research finds that only 9% of UK employees learnt how to manage their money whilst at school, so […]

Covid has had an unprecedented effect on the UK economy and the country’s struggles have been much reported, but individual security has seen less publicity. However, personal debt is rising, and many households are facing financial difficulty, especially those with unsecured debt1. In addition to the personal turmoil, employees struggling with money will not have […]

REGISTRATION ENDS AT MIDDAY ON MONDAY OCTOBER 4TH Sign up for your FREE taster session – October 14th 1pm – only 30 places available! Looking to host a fun, interactive and delicious experience for your team? Maybe you want to get a group of new colleagues together for an ice breaker activity. Or perhaps you’re […]