We report on the dangers of stress quite often, but various studies have found that stress can actually have a positive impact on your health. A decades-long study by Oxford University and the University of New South Wales has found that stress and misery don’t have an immediate impact on the length of a person’s […]

Everyone knows that eating healthily, drinking less alcohol and cutting back on sugar help us to function more effectively. During the festive period however, how are you realistically expected to maintain your healthy lifestyle without missing out on the celebrations?   It is possible to combine party celebrations with yoga classes without one cancelling the […]

It may be time to deck the halls with boughs of holly but, for millions of people, the season is anything but jolly. New YouGov research figures, released today, show that 2 million (2,046,545) UK adults will not be celebrating or spending money this Christmas because of their finances. And the affordability of Christmas is […]

Courtesy of EeBria, the leading online beer distributor, its Christmas Preparedness Index has revealed that people in the North East are looking more prepared for the Christmas holidays than the rest of the nation in regards to the amount of beer, wine and spirits heading their way. People in the North East are looking more […]

If you’re spending Christmas in Manchester and you’d like to enjoy a lie in but want to catch the Boxing Day bargains, the Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club has the solution – a PA who will reserve your place in the queues. The Express reports that the luxury hotel’s £1,000 premier festive package […]

Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation has developed what it believes to be the world’s first compact office papermaking system. The PaperLab device could revolutionise the way businesses recycle used paper. Epson plans to put the machine into production in Japan in January 2016, with sales in other regions to be decided at a later date. Businesses […]

Qatar Airways will launch new services between Doha and Durban on Thursday, 17 December 2015, offering passengers the opportunity to experience another idyllic subtropical destination. The four-times-weekly service to Durban further complements the airline’s existing daily flights to Cape Town and double daily flights to Johannesburg, and is an expansion of the airline’s operations in […]

Prudential has tracked and analysed the impact of the revolutionary changes to pensions that came into force during 2015. By using its specially commissioned research and publically available data it has built a detailed picture of the latest developments in attitudes to planning and saving for retirement. Highlights of Prudential’s findings include: The best places […]

While performing small, kind gestures every day helps others, a new study by Yale and UCLA researchers suggests it may also diffuse our own stress, improving our mental health.   The research published in Clinical Psychological Science asked 77 adults, ranging in age from 18 to 44, to use a study-provided smartphone to report their […]

Facebook is slated to release a stripped-down version of the world’s largest social networking site that is targeted at professionals called Facebook at Work. Over the last year, the firm has been teasing the world with news of Facebook at Work, a modified version of its networking platform that will allow users to connect with […]

Just about every office has its difficult people. Many UK employees say they’ve felt undervalued in their roles, but how can you tell if you’re being bullied? Here are five signs a line has been crossed. 1 Not getting credit for your workReceiving proper recognition for your effort on a big project is key to […]

We’ve all heard tales of high-profile bosses being difficult to agree with. The late Steve Jobs, for instance, had a reputation for being a bit of a jerk to his employees. So why is it that people with a disagreeable personality always seem to land on top? It’s easy to assume that famous names such […]

Most people look forward to the company Christmas party as an opportunity to unwind and get to know their colleagues better. But for some, the holiday season brings dread and it’s hard to get into the spirit at work. Business expert Christine Comaford says there’s still a way to make the most of the celebrations. […]

Following today’s Resolution Foundation report on productivity as the key to higher wages in the UK, the below statistics from Group Risk Development (GRiD) research demonstrate how employers are feeling the effects of lost productivity and how they are working to combat its effects.   A quarter of employers (23%) believe productivity is an issue for […]

Work-life balance and colleagues taking holiday piles on the pressure, MetLife research shows – and nearly two out of five won’t attend their employer’s Christmas party.    Few see Christmas as the most wonderful time of the year. In fact 42% say December is one of the most stressful months of the year. Balancing work and […]

A former Delta Air Lines executive assistant is facing federal wire fraud charges. Emily McElwaney is accused of embezzling more than $250,000 (£165,188) from the company by abusing a corporate credit card. McElwaney was employed as the EA to two senior vice presidents at Delta. According to federal documents, she allegedly used her corporate credit […]

PAs the world over need to be on top of everything. As the role becomes more in line with middle management, they’re expected to be able to prioritise their work to meet tight deadlines. Here, lifestyle website MyDomain gives its top time management tips for busy people. Study yourself Take a week to track your […]

Trust is important in any professional relationship, especially in that between an executive and his or her PA. But talent management specialist Meghan M Biro says the nature of how trust functions has changed. These are her tips for defining the term in the modern workplace. 1 Accept innovationBiro gives the example of Uber, which […]