A recent Kronos survey revealed that 69% of employees believe their managers set a good example in the way they behave and 92% of those employees also believe their managers adhere to those values on a regular basis. Joyce Maroney, senior director for Kronos, a Mass.-based workforce management software and services company, says, the boss-employee […]

New research from GRiD shows a quarter of employers are feeling the effects of lost productivity and popular initiatives to combat this are flexible working (promoted by a third of employers), new equipment and health & wellbeing promotion.   Output per hour for the UK is 20 percentage points below the average for the rest […]

Our fourth Training Day is bigger and even better than before, with more sessions, more speakers, more experts, more choice and more learning opportunities. With less than a month to go, time is running out to sign up for what promises to be a great day out of the office for PAs of all levels. […]

Dr. Travis Bradberry, Coauthor of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 & President at TalentSmart explains how being busy actually makes you unproductive… The prevailing notion is that if you aren’t busy means that you aren’t hard working. The truth according to Bradberry is that busyness makes you less productive. Think of a busy person and what comes […]

With the average UK adult now spending more than 20 hours online a week, HR professionals need to create more break-out spaces is vital to boost the psyche of the workforce and drive productivity.   With most UK adults spending almost an entire day a week online, business leaders in the HR sector need to […]

PAs have to be prepared for anything, including the occasional scolding from their boss. Beyoncé’s PA learned the hard way this week that it doesn’t pay to get in the diva’s way. Walking the red carpet at the Tidal X: 1020 live music event in Brooklyn, New York, “Queen B” wore a revealing low-cut red […]

There’s still two months to go and four out of five people are already feeling underwhelmed by their work Christmas party. Despite this year’s festivities still being a whole two months away, a recent survey carried out by indoor skydiving specialists Airkix reveals that the majority of workers are feeling indifferent about their office or team Christmas […]

Packed with 35 useful ideas, the companion guide to National Mentoring Day is essential for those wanting to play a part in raising awareness of mentoring.   The countdown to the UK’s first National Mentoring Day has begun, with mentors, mentoring initiatives and organisations across the country about to be put in the national spotlight. […]

New integration between Condeco and Serraview paves the way for the next generation of smart buildings and data-driven workplace management.   Condeco Software and Serraview, two global leaders in workplace management technology, today announced a partnership that will provide enterprise clients with the tools needed to optimise their space utilisation, move towards agile working and support […]

New research into the impact of Shared Parental Leave on businesses and their employees has revealed that while just 2% of companies have experienced significant take up, 38% say they have received interest and momentum is definitely building. A joint study by My Family Care, the company that helps businesses introduce family friendly working practices, […]

Keith Goddard Catering is proud to introduce Munch Food Company as its brand that will focus on delivering the ultimate nutritional lunches. This is a premium yet affordable delivery service, featuring delicious food prepared by Keith Goddard and his expert team of chefs that is ideal for boardroom meetings. From healthy lunch boxes to laying […]

Our constant connection to social media has caused a cultural change in the way we communicate, which can sometimes lead to embarrassing situations at work. Journalist, author and faculty member at The School of Life John-Paul Flintoff, writing for the Evening Standard, recently presented six ways to take back control of communication at the office. […]

Winter blues. Winter depression. Call it what you will, seasonal affective disorder is a common affliction that causes depressive symptoms during the colder months. Employers may notice a decrease in staff morale, energy and productivity, but there are ways to combat it, according to David Price, Managing Director of Health Assured. Price says keeping employees […]

A recent survey conducted by the University of Leeds shows that a quarter of the UK’s workforce is only getting five hours of sleep or less every night. Psychologists say this striking figure is a result of the growing pressures of work and family life. The research, which was funded by Silentnight beds, asked 1,024 […]

The PA Life Training Day offers something for assistants and admin professionals of all levels. No matter how experienced you are, you’re sure to learn something new at one of our sessions. In addition to a wide range of topics, attendees have a choice of a full or half day, allowing PAs to decide how […]

Collinson Group has launched 360 Assistance, a unique assistance solution to help managers proactively manage their duty of care towards their employees who undertake international business travel. 360 Assistance is a fully integrated medical and security advice and emergency response service for corporates employing frequent business travellers, short-term assignees or expatriate workers.  It has been designed to help users […]

Planning for the end of your career is not something most of us think about regularly. Society concentrates on the here and now, which is echoed throughout the pension scheme changes in the UK, and also complacency regarding entering a new job or perhaps the dreaded feel of being pushed out of the door with […]

Mismanaging the contrasting work styles between different generations could lead to disaster, according to Cognitive Neuroscientist and Business Improvement Strategist Dr Lynda Shaw, who argues that the millennials (born early 1980s to early 2000s) in particular are being grossly mishandled. Shaw argues: “The mentality between baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) and millennials couldn’t […]