Stress is arguably one of the developed world’s biggest killers – if one considers it as an internal disturbance that disrupts the balance between biological, psychological and social well-being.   Various medical conditions have either been directly attributed to stress, or stress at least plays a considerable role in the diagnosis of conditions. Stress increases […]

The digitisation of organisations? finance functions is well underway and UK businesses are more confident they are in a strong position to address future businesses challenges than their counterparts in Europe, according to new research from leading specialist recruitment consultancy, Robert Half UK. The majority (89%) of UK finance leaders are confident their digitisation plans […]

There are two very common obstacles people believe get in the way of them succeeding at changing a habit, according to Leo Babuta from ZenHabits.com. The first is attempting a new habit but then quitting if something goes wrong. Or, the new habit won?t even be attempted because change seems too daunting. Leo writes: ?The […]

It is estimated that one third of people experience bouts of insomnia, with one in 20 taking sleeping pills at some point. The Great British Sleep Survey 2012 by Sleepio found that out of 20,814 participants, the average sleep score was just 5.1/10 and that an incredible 42% of those on sleeping pills have had sleep […]

A third (33%) of workers in the UK feel their workload has increased and they work longer hours than five years ago thanks to mobile phones and remote email access, according to a new survey from public sector membership body CSMA Club. The survey found that private sector workers said that technology meant they continuously […]

A wave of tiredness, loss of concentration and the seemingly impossible battle to keep your eyes open ? sound familiar? These are the telltale signs for many of us experiencing the impending afternoon office slump. Mornings are normally fraught. You sit down at your desk, the phone rings and before you know it you find […]

For most of us, travel is almost always for leisure. We?ve booked our two weeks off in the sun for the summer holidays and the travelling is merely an interlude between leaving the office and soaking up some rays on the beach. But for some, travelling is a fact of working life. Whether it?s flying […]

The dreaded ?pocket call? ? we?ve all done it. Unknowingly dialling a number and then treating the person at the other end to banal conversation or dreadful singing during the drive to work. No harm done, aside from slight embarrassment. But in a recent case in the United States, an executive assistant was privy to […]

Britain is becoming an increasingly generous nation; according to new research which shows consumers are anticipating a 7% increase in gifting spend. In 2014, the average Briton spent ?370.67 on gifting occasions – but, according to the One4all Gift Card Gifting Index, the average UK adult is now predicting a spend ?397.37 typically on presents […]

Getting your executive to a meeting on time takes planning and forward thinking. Having a taxi company that can meet your needs is key, says Chris Boud Don?t you just hate it when people are late? You got up early, downed your morning cup of coffee in one go, ran for your bus and almost […]

New research has revealed that petty cash confusion is costing each UK business, on average, ?355 a year. This may seem insignificant but with 5.2million businesses operating in the UK and the average UK salary reported at ?25,500, the combined total of mishandled petty cash could be used to boost the UK workforce by an […]

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Recent research reports that staying up all night ? or suffering a bad night?s sleep can alter your cellular clock and lead to a myriad of health problems. The new study from Uppsala University in Sweden has found that missing a single night?s sleep can have more serious implications than previously thought. The research also […]

It?s a sobering fact that, on average, we spend more time every week with those we work with than with our families. And even more so that (unfortunately, for some of us) we cannot choose who falls into either category. In an office, where there are people from a variety of walks of life, there […]

Kenneth Cole, boss of the eponymous clothing brand, tweeted this blooper during the Egyptian revolution: “Millions are in uproar in #Cairo. Rumor is they heard our new spring collection is now online…”. Ryanair boss Michael O?Leary once infamously replied to a female questioner with: “Nice pic. Phwoaaarr! MOL” whilst Richard Branson, who has over six […]

The infamous Hollywood rumour mill has been in overdrive in the last week over suggestions Tom Cruise, married three times previously, was about to propose to his personal assistant, Emily Thomas. As usual, it seems the gossip merchants were quite a way off the mark after the 53-year-old A-lister categorically quelled the marriage rumours. However, […]

Zelda La Grange, former PA to revolutionary politician Nelson Mandela, has been confirmed to host a headline Keynote at this year?s office* show, which returns to London?s Olympia on 13-14 October. La Grange served President Mandela for 19 years in different capacities until his death in December 2013. She will be sharing exclusive insights from […]

The summer slowdown is still alive and well in the UK. Yet while the summer break is advantageous and can bring heightened motivation and morale for employees, the majority (87%) of finance leaders say it has a negative impact on their business, finds new research from leading recruitment specialist Robert half UK. Thirteen per cent […]