As employees have been slowly returning to workplaces after furlough and working from home, businesses have had their work cut out to ensure safety measures are still up to date after the break, as well as keeping employees reassured about their covid 19 risks. With 22.5% of UK workers having suffered a workplace accident in […]

By Sarah Dennis, head of international at Towergate Health & Protection Covid has shone a harsh spotlight on the global inequalities of health care. Employers with staff in overseas positions are seeing a stark contrast in the care individuals may receive if left to the health system of their host nation. While this may sometimes […]

The Business Travel Show Europe made its post-pandemic return as a hybrid event, with a two-day in-person show at ExCeL London from 30 September to 1 October, and online content is now available on-demand for two weeks via Swapcard and BTN Europe. Business Travel Show Europe – the leading business travel event in Europe – […]

By Kymani Kymani offers bespoke luxury getaways in the beautiful rolling hills of Surrey. We’re pulling out all the stops to allow you to create bigger and better getaways in 2022. Think festival villages with food trucks, multiple workshop tents to be booked exclusively by you and glorious activities to add to your experience. Kymani […]

Remote workers should be trusted to get the job done rather than micro-managed or monitored by surveillance software, according to a new survey of HR leaders. With fewer than a quarter of firms planning to return to the office at pre-pandemic levels, human resources executives said their organisations would rather trust their employees than track […]

A new survey by HR software provider CIPHR suggests that most people don’t believe they’re being paid what they think ‘they are worth’ to do their current jobs. And, perhaps unsurprisingly, the longer it’s been since they last received a pay rise – then the more inclined they are to feel this way. CIPHR polled […]

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 […]

Half of working mums don’t get the flexibility they request at work, according to a new survey published by the TUC and campaigner Mother Pukka. Almost 13,000 mums across the public and private sector responded to the survey about flexible working. One in two (50%) told the TUC that their current employer had rejected or only accepted part of their flexible working request. Current flexible […]

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 […]

Specialist recruiter, Randstad has revealed that one in six Brits (17%) are working from home because they are unable to access fuel to make their daily commute. In a poll of 439 jobseekers who were asked ‘are rising energy prices and fuel shortages affecting your appetite to work from home?’, it was also revealed that […]

Last year, virtual events were the new kids on the block.  This year, you have the choice of in-person events, virtual events or sending a beautiful gift hamper. My Virtual Connoisseur can solve all your corporate Christmas needs in one hit.  Whether you want to organise a fun, budget-friendly staff party or send a luxury […]

Noble Isle is a fine fragrance, bath & body brand, inspired by the rich, cultural heritage of the British Isles. The collection is natural, vegan, cruelty-free and made in the UK using extracts from celebrated producers around the British Isles including; Rhubarb from Yorkshire, Samphire from Ireland, Barley from Scotland, and Beetroot from Wales. We […]

Over half (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, the B2B digital health and wellness platform, also revealed that menopause support is gaining momentum: an […]

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 […]

Bupa has extended its women’s health support with the launch of a new Menopause HealthLine for health insurance customers and Bupa employees. Rolled out in time for World Menopause Day on October 18th, it offers access to menopause-trained nurses for advice and guidance on managing symptoms. Around eight in every ten women will experience symptoms […]