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 […]

Aegon has unveiled its new Workplace Target funds – a range of default fund options for workplace pension schemes – available from February 2016. The new range responds to pension freedoms and changing investor behaviour, providing options for how investment risk is managed in the run-up to retirement. At the heart of the range are […]

Research shows that we have seconds to create a first impression. Actor and communication skills coach Sarah Perugia has been training corporates how to use body language to their advantage for the last 15 years. In a recent article for The Guardian, Sarah outlined some top tips for projecting confidence and making a positive connection […]

Email notifications pop up. Your mother calls… again. Co-workers around you won’t stop talking. And the desire to check Instagram to see if you’ve hit 100 likes on your picture of lunch grows stronger as the day goes on. Workplace distractions are everywhere. But you might be surprised by which distractions a study by US-based […]

To be balanced and engage in a long-term, satisfying career, ridding yourself of unproductive habits is an important investment. Your productivity may be suffering and you may not even know it. These 10 habits are killing your productivity, courtesy of Thomas Oppong, founder at Alltopstartups. 1. Multi-tasking Of all the bad habits, multitasking is among […]

Sofitel London Gatwick, the airport’s premium hotel, has been awarded a silver medal by the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) for its commitment to green policy and CSR.  The Green Tourism Award offers independent guidance to tourism businesses wishing to operate sustainably and acts as a stamp of reassurance to guests and visitors of the […]

According to the UK’s Million Women Study, being miserable or stressed will not increase your risk of dying. A series of studies had shown that how happy people are, strongly predicts how long they are going to live. Ideas included detrimental changes in stress hormones or the immune system resulting in a higher risk of […]