Millions of Brits are not currently working in their chosen profession – because they feel they’re too old to retrain, it has emerged. A study of 2000 employed adults found more than four in 10 are not working in the profession they would prefer, with 70% admitting they didn’t choose the best career path when […]

Millions of women fear asking for a pay rise will jeopardise their career, according to new research. Seven in 10 females said they wouldn’t even consider asking for a pay rise – with half concerned it might put their job at risk. And just one in five has asked her boss for a salary increase […]

They say life begins at forty – but the 51% of people crippled with back pain would disagree. Experts polling 2000 men and women over the age of 40 have discovered more than half regularly suffer from debilitating aches and pains across their neck and back, with sitting at a desk all day coming in […]

The average employee spends the equivalent of more than six working days a year slagging off their boss, a study has found. A poll of 2000 office workers found more than six in 10 regularly have a moan about their manager to other colleagues during lunch breaks, on social media, or even while sat at […]

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 stay connected to the team with Flock. An intro to Flock There’s a […]

One in three British workers don’t ‘switch off’ on holiday, while many even expect work-related calls, texts and emails, new research reveals. A study of 2000 employees found a large percentage purposely keep their phones on during their sunshine break, while one in five says they have to check their work emails while on holiday […]

The average Brit is ‘at their best’ for just four-and-a-half hours a day, new research reveals. Being tired, energy slumps and constant distractions from the internet and our colleagues mean we are only functioning at our best for just a few hours per day. Worryingly, more than one in 10 feel on form for as […]

One in four Brits doesn’t trust their boss, a new study has found. A poll of 2000 people found one in four employees doesn’t trust their boss, with workers in the North East (30%) the most distrusting of those that cover their pay cheques. Around one in 10 don’t always have faith in their sibling, […]

Despite the majority of companies (82%) believing it is their duty to keep employees informed of the potential impact of Brexit on their organisations, few (11%) have started communicating openly, according to research by Mercer. The report, Planning for Brexit – Talent Implications, found opinions are divided on whether staff morale will suffer following Brexit, […]

The majority (86%) of UK chief financial officers (CFOs) are driven to reach the top role of chief executive officer (CEO) in their current organisation, reveals new research from leading recruitment agency Robert Half UK. The toughest competition for the hot seat comes from marketing directors, with 23% of CFOs perceiving them as the greatest […]

Camden Dining, which includes such famous venues as Gilgamesh and Shaka Zulu, is offering two lucky readers the chance to win a meal for two worth up to £200 in one of these fabulous restaurants. Award-winning and critically acclaimed, Gilgamesh (pictured above) is an internationally famous Pan-Asian restaurant that opened nine years ago in the heart […]

Join the PA Life team for an evening of networking and a show round of Allianz Park, home to the Saracens, on 4 October from 6pm-8pm. Allianz Park, home to reigning English and European rugby champions the Saracens, is set within 26 acres of green space and boasts 24 rooms, many with views over the […]

The average Brit is only able to fully relax for 36 minutes a day – just three hours across the working week, new research reveals. The study into the working patterns and downtime of 2000 people found seven in 10 feel ‘overworked’ – with work stress and too few proper breaks the leading causes of […]

Many people find themselves in a job they don’t enjoy, don’t find challenging, or simply don’t find rewarding. In fact, a recent Gallup poll revealed that only 32.7% of people actually felt engaged at work. So what’s stopping so many people from taking a bold leap into the unknown and finding the perfect career they’ll […]

The professional jobs market has not been materially affected by the UK’s decision to leave the EU according to the most recent data from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), with almost three quarters (74%) of recruiters reporting that business was the same or better than before the vote in the weeks following Brexit. When […]

The heat wave seems to have left as soon as it came in. If you’re lucky enough to not be stuck on a train or in traffic, you’re probably looking forward to the first weekend with perfect weather for curling up on the couch and relaxing. First, let’s take a look back at our top […]

According to research by Love Energy Savings, 43% of UK workers don’t feel that their current employer does enough to keep them engaged. To have any chance of long-term business success it is important to have a team of happy and committed employees, so what perks can businesses introduce to boost staff productivity? 1 Games […]

Research conducted by security systems specialist Expert Security UK found that despite a statistical drop in crime in recent years, many people are increasingly worried. The research also revealed: Britons aged between 55 and 64 are the most concerned about crime Figures show that overall crime rates are actually falling One in four people have taken […]