Achieving a true work-life balance in the office is not dependant on a set of flexible working policies, but more on a culture of trust within the organisation. There is a strong correlation between environmental workplace factors, work-life integration, flexible working and workload and their influence on well-being; this is of particular importance as well-being is key to satisfactory employee…
read moreThe news are out and we are pleased to share that requesting flexible working is now a legal right for all workers from the day they enter a new job. Shai Aharony, CEO of digital PR agency Reboot Online shares his experience with implementing generous flexible working policies such as a four-day working week on the business, as well as…
read moreResearch from Totaljobs, the UK’s leading hiring platform, in partnership with the Fawcett Society reveal that over a quarter of working mothers’ careers after parental leave hit obstacles and even stall. This is higher in comparison to 21% of working fathers. 18% of mothers went as far as to say they had been left out of more exciting work projects. …
read moreGender equality in the workplace has taken giant leaps over the last decades. However, we still have a way to go. Issues such as equal pay and the ‘motherhood tax’ are still affecting women, keeping many from reaching their full potential and achieving financial levels and equal wealth to men. One critical element in the road to equality that often…
read moreDuring the Great Resignation, which saw employees voluntarily leaving their jobs en masse, recent statistics revealed that 29% of women thought about leaving their current jobs, reducing hours or dropping out of the workforce altogether. In the after glow of International Women’s Day last week, and during the Women’s History Month in March, many businesses will be wondering how to…
read moreThis year’s International Women’s Day theme is to ‘inspire inclusion’. Workplace health care cover is one area where this really is badly needed. We share expert views from two workplace health protection providers; Towergate Health & Protection and RedArc, who discuss the importance of inclusion of women in workplace health and wellbeing support. Employers need to provide female employees with…
read moreMillions of Brits give up more than a month of time each year by working for free. Let’s look at Brits and unpaid overtime – totalling five years over their working life, according to research. Have you thought about how many free hours are you working? In a poll conducted by Hitachi Personal Finance, now rebranded as Novuna Personal Finance…
read moreAccording to government-backed research, nearly 40% of UK FTSE 100 board positions are now held by women, which suggests that British businesses are gradually getting female employees in higher, more influential roles. This is great news for gender imbalance in leadership… Gender imbalance in leadership While this is a promising statistic, it has also been found that 45.7% of these…
read moreOver the last 12 months, these three factors are set to impact PAs and EAs in 2024. Several factors have shaped the world of work. Sparking debates around the cost of living and salary levels, returning to the office versus flexible working and the extent to which AI could impact jobs. According to new research released by leading specialist in…
read moreLong-term absences from work due to sickness are at a record high in the UK. From April to June of 2023, nearly half a million people took leave from work because of a long-term illness, adding to the 2.5 million people already absent long-term. Recent figures reveal that over 185 million sick days were taken in 2022, a rise…
read moreWomen in work are struggling in silence. Vicky Walker, Group Director of People at Westfield Health reveals why women’s health in the workplace isn’t talked about more. Women across the country are opening up about their struggles with debilitating pelvic pain and general discomfort due to conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis and menopause. Many of these women have spent years, even decades, suffering…
read moreMillions of workers across the UK are set to have more control over their working patterns after the Flexible Working Bill has achieved Royal Assent. The bill means that anyone will have the right to request flexible or remote working from day one of a new job. But how to ensure remote working success and professionalism? However, a 2021 YouGov…
read moreAn in-depth nationwide study conducted by ClickJobs.io revealed a surprising 42% of participants hold the belief that their workplace is toxic. Similarly, the Society of Human Resources Management found a comparable trend in the United States, with one out of every four working Americans expressing a sense of apprehension about going to work. Poor leadership and demanding managers are often…
read morePA Life Club members enjoyed a fantastic afternoon and evening of magical entertainment on August 18th. 30 of our Club members attended the Meet Up to watch the original production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in London’s West End. Huge thanks go to the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child London team behind the Meet…
read moreThis year the PA Life Summit has added something new for the delegates who attend the event in the form of a Wellness Area. TreatYourStaff will be offering advice and strategies to help you and your teams to thrive by creating a more balanced office life. TreatYourStaff will be at hand offering you advice and help on wellbeing strategies, and…
read moreIn today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, it is becoming increasingly challenging to maintain a culture of presence at work. With constant distractions, multitasking, and the pressure to be always available, employees often find it difficult to fully engage and be present in their work. However, fostering a culture of presence at work can significantly enhance productivity, collaboration, and overall well-being…
read morePA Life’s Editor sat down with Maarten Drenth, Area General Manager Portugal at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts to learn about the hotel’s success as one of the best places to work in Portugal. They had recently been awarded the prestigious titles of ‘Best Workplaces’ and ‘Culture for All’ by Great Place to Work in Portugal. InterContinental Lisbon is currently the only company…
read moreOver the five years between 2016 and 2021, the amount of people cycling has increased by over 28% to 6,479,900, it’s clear that cycling could become a popular option for commuting. Integrating a cycle to work scheme could help to encourage workforces throughout the UK to get on their bikes to get to their jobs. And while research from Sodexo…
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