To mark Blue Monday, a new study has found that the average Brit will spend a year and eight months of their life in a bad mood. Each day sees the average adult down in the dumps for a total of 41 minutes thanks to things such as a bad night’s sleep, technology problems, bad […]

Our counterparts across the pond are falling behind when it comes to solving issues and getting key jobs done. New research shows Americans spend an average of 15 hours a week procrastinating. Over the course of a working life, that adds up to five years putting off important tasks, according to a survey by OnePoll […]

With Blue Monday coming up on 16 January, morale is low across the UK. New research shows employees are more likely to pull a sickie in the first quarter (January to March) than any other time of year. A survey conducted by workforce management software and services company Kronos reveals 37% of Brits predicted that […]

We’ve made it through the second week of 2017! Let’s hope it’s smooth sailing from here on out. Although, next week brings Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year according to researchers. It doesn’t sound great, but a little bit of positivity can help us through it. So let’s take a look at […]

Holiday rental company Optima Villas asked 10,000 Brits whether they were happy with their holiday allowance at work, and what would make them more productive during office hours – and between flexitime and better training opportunities, it seems there’s plenty of room to motivate employees across the UK. After the BBC reported in October last year […]

talkRADIO is launching a brand new radio show called Badass Women’s Hour, which will be broadcast every Saturday night at 8pm starting 14 January. Presented by journalist Harriet Minter and co-hosted by entrepreneurs Natalie Campbell and Emma Sexton, Badass Women’s Hour will feature bold and inspiring women from fashion, music, design and business reacting to […]

You’re invited to experience events and activities at Mythe Barn in Warwickshire on 2 February from 12pm-4.30pm. Privately owned, Mythe Barn specialises in exclusive events on its 150-acre countryside site and is centrally located just 30 minutes from Birmingham, Leicester and Coventry. Accommodating up to 200 guests, the striking features of Mythe Barn include a fabulous oak […]

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 create eye-catching presentations with Haiku Deck. An intro to Haiku Deck There may come […]

A quarter of people are suffering with money worries so substantial that it is affecting their ability to do their job, according to a new survey of more than 1800 UK employees. The number reporting problems rises to a nearly a third (31%) among 18-24 year olds and those living in London (32%). The research, […]

The use of supposedly reassuring language such as “honestly”, “believe me”, “trust me” and “let me be clear” when spoken by politicians and business leaders cause instant distrust, backfiring spectacularly by suggesting the exact opposite of their intended effect. The use of complicated language is also likely to cause people to distrust what they hear, […]

More than half of British workers get significantly less work done in winter, causing a worrying productivity slump, new research reveals. In a recent study, employees consistently reported lower outputs in the winter season compared to the summer – with rainy days, gloomy workplaces and illness to blame. More than two thirds of workers believe […]

Things rarely stay the same in the modern business world, especially now that Millennials are taking over and Generation Z is entering the workforce. Just as the chameleon has learned to change its colour to camouflage itself, you too must learn to accept change. It’s now more important than ever to remain flexible at work, […]

Businesses are not prepared to deal with the impact of staff bereavement and terminal illnesses in the workplace, new research from MetLife Employee Benefits shows. The MetLife study found nearly half (45%) of HR departments do not have agreed policies in place to cope with the aftermath of the death of an employee and two-thirds […]

In a rail industry exclusive, leading train company CrossCountry has today announced it has removed the administration fee charged when customers need to change the date or time of their Advance ticket. Because Advance tickets are intended for specific trains and set times, the rail industry charges a £10 administration fee if a customer needs […]

New research shows the average UK employee splashes out more than £40,000 during their working life on daily office costs such as tea runs, cards and gifts for colleagues, and sponsorship of co-workers’ charitable activities. A survey of 2000 office workers conducted by Nationwide Current Account found that the typical employee spends around £350 a […]

You’re invited to join us for an exclusive networking event at Rules Restaurant in Covent Garden on 17 January from 6pm-9pm. Rules was established by Thomas Rule in 1798, making it the oldest restaurant in London. In its more than 200 years in business, the venue has maintained a high level of service, specialising in […]

A new survey from office furniture provider DBI Furniture Solutions has revealed that 46% of UK workers say they do not have enough time for daily exercise. The survey aimed to find out when and how people are scheduling in their quota of exercise each day, and the results showed that almost half of us […]

The office* show is the UK’s largest event for PAs, EAs and office managers, taking place from 1-2 March at Olympia London. It brings together a world-class training programme and exhibition dedicated to the executive support professional. You can discover the latest office products and services and enhance your career development – over just two […]