Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we find out how to map ideas with Mindly. An intro to Mindly One of […]
Management behaviour is contributing to rising stress in the workplace, with employees blaming their own bosses for adding to the pressures they feel, new research from MetLife shows. The study shows 69% of employees say that the behaviour of managers in their organisation has increased stress and that the rising pressure is having a major […]
A new study has revealed that viruses are more dangerous when they infect victims in the morning, and that those who work shifts or are jet lagged are more susceptible to infection. The University of Cambridge research reveals that viruses are 10 times more successful if the infection started in the morning. The findings also […]
You’re invited to tour The Elvetham hotel in Hampshire on Thursday, 29 September from 6pm-9pm. The Elvetham is an independent conference, training, meeting and events venue with 72 bedrooms. Set in 35 acres of focused grounds, it is the perfect location for private dining, senior leadership team meetings and team-building events. Join the PA Life team […]
A jury decided last week that Francine Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce wrongfully terminated her EA in 2013 and then denied her severance benefits. The court ordered $240,000 (around £184,000) damages to be paid to Rebekah Conner, the former EA to Giani. Conner claims Giani mistrusted her because her husband was […]
Hotly anticipated unemployment figures are due out on Wednesday and will serve as an indication of business sentiment in the current market conditions. A survey from the CIPD shows a softening in hiring intentions, and this follows the Bank of England’s forecast that unemployment will rise in the coming years. In these uncertain conditions, the […]
Getting your foot in the door with a potential employer starts with your CV. Recruiters receive so many applications that it’s key to make your CV stand out from the crowd. Luckily, Glassdoor has put together seven ways to do just that. 1 Tailor your CV This doesn’t mean you have to rewrite your entire […]
New research from leading recruitment specialist Robert Half UK reveals that organisations in the UK are more open to hiring boomerang employees – those returning to a former employer. Companies are becoming increasingly receptive to the idea of rehiring former workers, with 83% of HR executives reporting they are more accepting of boomerang employees than […]
A study of 1096 British workers, including home workers and those who work from the office, carried out by CartridgePeople.com in its SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) Workers Report revealed that 57% believe they manage to get more work done when they are based at home, compared to when they are at their place of work. […]
A new study conducted at the University of Zurich shows job burnout may be caused by a disconnect between an employee’s needs and the characteristics of his or her job. This mismatch between personality and work environment makes people more prone to burnout. In other words, if you’re an outgoing person and your job inhibits […]
As GCSE and A-Level results come out and thousands of young people make decisions on their futures, Pitman Training, the UK’s leading independent training provider, releases statistics that get under the skin of the psyche of young people and their attitude toward their careers. Research by Pitman Training reveals that young people are against more […]
The UK’s decision to leave the European Union has resulted in a softening in employers’ hiring intentions, according to the latest CIPD/Adecco Group UK & Ireland Labour Market Outlook. This unique data is based on UK employer sentiment in the two weeks before and two weeks after the EU Referendum and shows that employers surveyed […]
Knowledge of local customs, security risks and legal systems is indispensable for PAs planning corporate travel around the world. Review Travel explains all. A recent survey conducted by Collinson Group found that a fifth of HR professionals have no corporate travel partner or travel management company (TMC) in place. In a world where the safety […]
The weather reports are leading us to believe we should be preparing for another heat wave, so we’re predicting lots of after-work drinks in the garden. Before you check out for the weekend, let’s find out what your fellow PAs were reading this week. 1 6 ways to write productive emails According to the Radicati […]
Event Eye has seen direct benefit from its success at The Future of Meetings 2016, a showcase hosted at The Meetings Show in association with The Meetings Design Institute. Event Eye is an easy to use event app focussed on organising and saving time for meetings and event professionals in their otherwise busy schedules. The […]
Employers are being encouraged to embrace the excitement of the Rio Olympics to inspire team motivation during working hours. Employee Motivation Day (EMD) advises businesses to equip their offices during the summer of sport to create a fun atmosphere and encourage productivity. As research shows that one in five employees would happily take an unwarranted […]
We’ve covered how to write a stellar CV and how to shine at a job interview; now you’ve landed a job offer. What factors should you take into consideration in the negotiation process? Here are five important things to think about before accepting a job offer. 1 Pay and benefits Do some research to make […]
The value of commercial space across the UK fell by 3.3% in July following the Brexit vote, with the City of London hit the hardest, according to the monthly index compiled by CBRE. In the City, office prices dropped by 6.1% following the vote to leave the EU. CNBC reports that this is proof of […]
