Research from Britain’s Healthiest Company shows UK companies are waking up to the importance of managing employee stress – but more can be done   The study highlights that corporate work-life balance programmes are the most effective at reducing stress at work, with 71% of employees who tried them saying they were of benefit. But […]

Office Dynamics founder and president Joan Burge has been coaching administrative professionals for more than 25 years and has noticed a trend in the topics she covers. As such, she has partnered with career coach, writer and speaker Chrissy Scivicque to write Executives and Assistants, Working in Partnership: The definitive guide to success. Here are […]

Have you ever wondered if you’ve got what it takes to get to the top in business? Forget trying to work your way up the ladder – just draw an ‘E’ on your forehead, says Sarah Barns for MailOnline. American professors Adam Galinsky and Maurice Schweitzer have devised the five-second ‘E’ trick, which they believe separates […]

News research conducted by a London-based employment law firm asked people to recount the most offensive things they had ever had said to them at work   Research found that jibes about people’s age, appearance, nationality, and even eating habits, were rife, as were sexist comments made to women.   Law firm Thomas Mansfield has […]

Last week, we reported on tips to tackle sleep deprivation. But sometimes, it’s just not possible to get the recommended eight hours of sleep every night, especially for those who are expected to be available round the clock. The good news is Greek design company Studio NL has created a prototype desk that transforms into […]

Albert Costill reports on ‘12 professional networking alternatives to LinkedIn’ for searchenginejournal.com Since 2002, LinkedIn has become the world’s largest online professional networking site with over 380 million members in over 300 countries and territories. Despite LinkedIn being the largest professional networking in the world, there are plenty of other networking options to help you […]

One in five adults cried in the past week, because of stress and anxiety, according to research from the mental health charity mind, and women are three times as likely as men to have cried. Kieran contacted BBC Radio 5 live to say that after he changed jobs, he couldn’t copy with the new work […]

Fashion designer Stella McCartney’s formal personal shopper, Lucia Hajnikova, has admitted that she destroyed her investment banker ex-boyfriend’s designer clothes in a jealous rage after he spoke to another woman on a night out. Hajnikova fled to Slovakia following an incident in which she cut up Ege Akcasoy’s clothes at his £725,000 flat in Chelsea […]

Let’s be honest, business travel is a headache. Early starts, lengthy queues, delays, lost luggage, plus you’re sharing your personal space with around 200 strangers. And don’t even get us started on connecting flights. You’re either sprinting from one end of the terminal to the other or enduring a wait that seems to stretch into […]

Each and every person you meet at work will have their own special way of working. This often translates to different approaches to achieving productivity goals, so it’s important for team leaders to recognise each member’s unique style. Carson Tate, founder of US-based productivity consultancy Working Simply describes four personalities that can be found in […]

Sam Sutton, director of New Forest Activities, gives PA Life an insight to how the team-building industry has changed over recent years and the vital role PAs play in organising these events. Q: Is there a typical client that books an outdoor team-building event?A: Broadly speaking there are three genres of clients that come to […]

If you’re suffering from a cold, your manager is allowed to ask when you expect to return to work, reports Alison Green for usnews.com    You wake up feeling ill, and you call your boss to let her know that you’re taking a sick day. Most managers will simply tell you to feel better soon. […]

Robin Madell recommends tips to combat boredom and stress, so you can achieve workplace equilibrium in an article for usnews.com Nearly 70 percent of U.S. employees are bored or disengaged at work, according to a 2015 Gallup study. Boredom and stress create different types of problems for employees. Studies have shown that feeling bored can lead […]

An annual study of more than 6,000 people has lifted the lid on relationships in the UK, revealing that over a quarter (28%) of workers aged under 35 believe the ideal employee is available 24 hours a day compared to 22% of over 60s. This comes ahead of Go Home on Time Day on 23rd September […]

Travel Junction is a dynamic company where technological efficiencies are fused with tailored and valued personal service for online hotel bookings. Just like travel bookers, the team at Travel Junction puts a high premium on service excellence, responsiveness, efficiency and value, all of which are cornerstones of the company’s culture. PAs and EAs will love […]

Recent research conducted by My Family Care shows that working men face huge challenges when it comes to starting a family, despite changes in the national laws on paternity leave. The study reveals:• Two thirds (60%) of fathers who have children under school age say they don’t have a working pattern that suits them• A […]

Reading a room is a skill that can be learned; a guide to nonverbal cues like how people stand or hold their hands. Sue Shellenbarger’s report for the WSJ focuses on the smartest ways to network. Some people enter a room of strangers and move seamlessly from one conversation to another, uncovering new business contacts. […]

What do you see when you look out the window of your office? Do you even have windows at all? Mobile Slots, a digital entertainment company, recently asked British workers to share the views from their desks, capturing both stunning and depressing sights. The Telegraph recently reported on the competition’s findings. The competition received hundreds […]