Office workers returning to work this week are being asked to help their local economy by only spending money in small independent shops and businesses for the next 3 months. The campaign started by office space business Offices.co.uk is to encourage a shift in how we spend our money in and around our workplaces. They are asking all tenants to consider changing…
read moreWith lockdown easing up and the prospect of returning to work causing many to feel anxious — due to spending the last three months being told to stay at home, respect social distancing and losing touch with a work routine — it’s vital for workplaces to evaluate the best ways to re-introduce staff successfully and safely. Human resource and L&D…
read moreStatistics from a recent study shows that microbreaks have decreased for 95% of employees during home working, as lockdown sees us glued to our desks more than ever before – highlighting the need for companies to do more to support their workforce. The ‘Working from home’ study, conducted by remote team building company Wildgoose asked employees from 133 companies throughout the…
read moreAround the globe countries are steadily relaxing the most stringent lockdown measures. But for employers there are a myriad of concerns. Preparing for the return to work can be a daunting task, as no person or organisation has ever navigated a situation like this one before. The primary goal is a return to operations that keep business running and profitable.…
read moreBritish businesses look set to be more flexible about working from home in the future – with nearly half of bosses believing it will save them money. A poll of 1,000 employers in the UK found prior to lockdown, just 45 per cent were comfortable with staff working away from the office. But seven in 10 are now considering changing…
read moreAbout Delegates Booking Form Supplier Suppliers profile Webinars Speakers Contact About 24th March 2021 The third PA Life LIVE virtual event takes place Wednesday, March 24th – secure your free place today! Join PAs, EAs, VAs and office managers for a virtual conference that will help you navigate all your current challenges, including getting your business up and running again – our…
read moreBoffins at Instant Offices have been crunching the numbers on how the current climate is sparking a change in the way businesses and their workers interact with the environment every day. For many companies, the pressure to change is coming from all sides. In Europe, 25% of businesses cite government regulations as their least favorable motivator for becoming more environmentally…
read moreGoing about your day-to-day life, you’re more than likely to stick on your favourite playlist in the background. Whether you’re in the car, at the gym or sitting at your desk, your favourite artist is no doubt keeping you company through your speakers. But have you ever stopped to consider how the music you listen to is affecting your brain?…
read moreFor business leaders, decision-making during this time feels like a roll of the dice and the idea of workforce planning is seen as an impossible dream. But, could it be part of the answer for businesses to emerge healthier and more balanced into the future right now? With this question in mind, Matthew Dickason, Global Managing Director at Global Recruitment Specialists Hays…
read moreHalf of employees in the UK are ready to return to work post-lockdown, assuming their employer has the right safety process in place, according to a survey of 2,000 workers by the global legal business, DWF.A further quarter of workers say they may be ready to go back to work, although 18% believe it is too soon to return regardless of…
read moreBy Danny Pecorelli, Managing Director, Exclusive CollectionThe event sector is built on the business of networking, whether a business event, family celebration or partnering with likeminded suppliers. We shake hands, shape ideas and share knowledge and the 2-metre distancing rule is sure to have a major impact on how meetings are managed and staged.For some weeks we’ve been editing our meetings…
read moreAlmost 90% of PA Life readers have avoided furlough – showing that PAs, EAs and other administrative assistants remain the glue that’s holding together businesses during this time.A survey of PA Life readers has revealed that 89% are still working – although some have been asked to work reduced hours and some have been asked to take a pay cut…
read moreA new study has revealed the extent of bullying in the workplace, with 71% of employees in the UK saying they have either experienced or witnessed bullying at work over the same period.Employment law specialists Kew Law has conducted a major new survey around workplace bullying. They asked employees of 131 companies in the UK whether they had been bullied…
read more‘Technophobe’ Brits have learnt new tech skills during lockdown – including how to video call, send a group text and even use their computer to make a phone call.Research polling 2,000 adults found a quarter previously avoided messaging into group chats, while 23 per cent wouldn’t use video conferencing for work. More than a quarter even went as far as…
read moreLockdown poses many problems for small businesses – uncertainty, closures, restrictions and strained cashflow mean making informed decisions are near impossible. How we deal with uncertainty now is critical to future success.“All the people in business I know just want to crack on, but when will it end? Mid May? Schools going back in June? Another 18-months? I’ve read many…
read moreFor most people, lockdown has meant a huge change to daily routines, and it can be hard to know how best to structure the day.To help Brits get the most out of their days in self-isolation, watch and sunglasses specialist, Tic Watches, has revealed the best times to do different activities to get the most out of them. This schedule…
read moreWith our work and social life all centered around the same location, it’s proving difficult to be productive during this tough time.We often find ourselves glued to screens binging the latest TV shows or catching up on our favourite influencers. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with this, but it can lead to us feeling as though we’ve wasted a day.…
read moreSitting at our desk, dining table, bed or sofa (if that’s where you’re working from) for eight hours a day is the most passive thing you can do and can lead to back pain – one of the most common complaints made by office workers. Besides this problem, research shows that long periods of sitting can have a detrimental impact…
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