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 […]

In charge of your office move or refurb? There are three things you can do to avoid employee distractions, according to Andre Lavoie, CEO and Co-Founder of the Clear Company. Here are his top tips to reduce distractions through office design. 1 Get feedback Ask your colleagues for feedback on the office design. Find out […]

A recent survey has found that the afternoon slump hits at exactly 2.22pm for 2000 office workers. That’s the point at which they start to feel tired, distracted and unproductive. The study, conducted by Get More Vitamin Drinks, also found that the majority of those questioned find themselves hitting this slump up to three days […]

Indian cuisine is sure to please most people in a large group. For business dinners, it can be a struggle to balance the desire for a good curry with stylish interiors that can impress even the most discerning client. Darbaar by Abdul Yaseen ticks all the boxes in that respect. When I visit with Leeanne […]

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 stay on task with 30/30. An intro to 30/30 30/30 […]

imago, one of the UK’s leading academic venues, has welcomed the opening of Loughborough University’s latest facilities. imago already provides event organisers with access to one of the UK’s largest and most extensive single conference sites through the facilities available on campus. The 410-acre campus features more than 75 state-of-the-art exhibition, meeting and conference rooms […]

Warwick Conferences is set to renovate 13 meeting rooms at its Scarman training and conference centre commencing this month as it continues to invest in its venues.  The £750,000 investment will see a refurbishment of the corridors, themed to bring the outside in, as well as all new signage, carpets and graphics around the venue. […]

Deals website Groupon recently surveyed 2000 Americans on their levels of stress and what they would do to relax if given the chance. The results showed that 60% of our counterparts across the pond are trapped in an unhealthy work-life balance and don’t have enough time in the day to relax. With all of the […]