Nearly one in ten Brits have been a victim of a romance scam, or romance fraud, says new research from human layer security company, Tessian, ahead of Valentine’s Day this year. The data, which was commissioned by Tessian to observe the threats facing the British public this Valentine’s Day, revealed that men were actually more than twice as likely to fall…
read moreBy Polly Stobinski, Top Banana Venue finding requests tend to be one of those things that lands on your desk, normally at the last minute, and fills you with dread. It can be one of those jobs that you think at first will only take you a short amount of time, but after receiving endless emails from different venues, with…
read moreThis contributes to 74% of UK employees having suffered negative effects of fatigue, stress, or burnout since home working began. Working from home is exacerbating an ‘always on’ culture. Data from a study of UK employees finds that over half of respondents are struggling to keep their workloads within working hours. These increasingly blurred lines between work and home are…
read moreBy Megan Boyle, Senior Content Manager at Bolton SEO agency, The Audit Lab Whether you love it or hate it, working from home has become the new norm in 2021 for thousands of people all across the country. The upsides? Working in comfies, working from bed, doing yoga on your lunch break and giving your pet cuddles. But the downsides?…
read moreWhat is the UK printing, how much are they printing and what is the most popular printer manufacturer? A new study by Cartridge People reveals the home printing habits of UK residents as the printer continues to support families and businesses through the coronavirus pandemic. The study also revealed what we’re now using our printers for, which is the post…
read moreBy Brijesh Vadukiya, tech activist and blogger The arrival of technology and its innovation has been very fruitful for people all over the world. Everyone, including businesses, have benefited from the evolution of technology and this will only continue in the future. Technological solutions have made things easier, comfortable and flexible. This has changed people’s mindset and they are always…
read moreMillions of Brits are at risk of doing long-term damage to their eyesight – as the effects of working from home through the winter are felt. Eyecare experts have warned that as natural light dwindles in the daytime, adults will be putting excess strain on their eyes. And research of 2,000 adults who are working from home found one in…
read moreBy Jess Ince, Director, INSYNC For the people whose jobs it is to look after and organise others, living consciously has never been more important. But what exactly does it mean? With everything going on in the world, it can be easy to succumb to worry and overwhelm, rather than existing and taking in the moments as they come. Conscious…
read moreBy Lieven Bertier, Workplace Segment Director, Barco ClickShare The Coronavirus pandemic caused perhaps the biggest and fastest shift in working practices that we’ve ever seen. But while we’re not yet out of the woods with Covid-19, and many businesses are still predominantly working remotely, what’s increasingly clear is that this terrible pandemic will not spell the end of office-based work…
read moreBy Romy Ashmore, Executive Assistant to Managing Director & Senior Leadership Team, RM Results According to the World Health Organisation, Mental Health is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community”.…
read moreBy Cassie Elias Digital-first initiatives have become a priority for top companies across the globe, with around 70% of companies currently having a digital strategy in place or being in the process of commencing one. These strategies involve not only the adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, cloud, and blockchain, but also involve creating the right culture – one in which…
read moreBy Caroline Gowing, Co-Founder, Pink Spaghetti network of virtual assistants If you have decided to make the leap and become a self-employed virtual assistant, your years of PA-ing will of course stand you in great stead. Lots of the work and demands will be familiar. Your organisational skills will very much be called upon, as will your well-honed ability to…
read moreBy Dr Lynda Shaw, neuroscientist, business psychologist and change specialist During these unprecedented times, more and more people are feeling overwhelmed, with women in particular taking most of the brunt of working from home whilst simultaneously juggling the children who may or may not be at school. A recent survey in Canada found that younger men and women aged between…
read moreLockdown Brits are helping to drive the New Year, New You economy with nearly 40% of Brits thinking it’s a good time to enhance their appearance while out of the office. The new research by SmileDirectClub, today reveals that the nation is planning to spend a whopping £31 billion in 2021 on beauty tweakments and going under the knife, with…
read moreCan you stop your staff from drinking on the job? It appears that there has been an increase in the amount of alcohol being consumed at home since the pandemic began. But the worry for many employers is that staff are drinking on the job while working from home, and one health and safety company has found that that 90%…
read moreTony Cheetham reveals his experience as an employer in Manchester city center during the COVID-19 pandemic. He and his partner run a B2B software company from an office near Piccadilly Gardens, with a team of three directors, support staff, developers and a technical support team whose day-to-day involves helping clients on the telephone with their e-commerce shipping. Like so many others,…
read moreBy Laura Coote, Director, Black Edge Style Do you have a 100 fashion ideas but you’re never quite sure if you have the confidence to put yourself out there? PA Life spoke with Laura Coote, Director at Black Edge Style who is here to tell you, you can, you should and once you do, you’ll feel amazing … “My name is…
read moreGROHE sheds light on Britain’s views on water quality, single- use plastic consumption and the extent of our caffeine-loving nation in new YouGov study. The pandemic and its ongoing challenges has plagued every aspect of our lives this year and seen us adopt new changes and behaviours. A new YouGov study commissioned by leading bathroom and kitchen brand GROHE in…
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