300,000 people in the UK lose their jobs due to mental illness each year, with 86% admitting to observing presenteeism in the workplace.That’s according to new research on mental health within the workplace from Instant Offices, encouraging businesses to support their teams to speak about and prioritise mental health, while retaining a healthy work-life balance. Absence due to mental health…
read moreWithin every business, there will be those who suffer in silence to the point that control is lost and the very act of getting out of bed becomes utterly overwhelming. To mark the start of National Stress Awareness Month, Instant Offices investigates…Employees are still reluctant to share mental health information with their managers or bosses, seemingly for good reason. The…
read moreNew research from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed the jobs most likely to be automated, with Legal Secretaries, Office Supervisors and Office Managers all ranking highly.The study identified over 710,000 jobs in the Square Mile which they said were at risk from new automated technology, with Legal Secretaries at 61.6% likelihood of automation, followed by Office Supervisors…
read moreNoise in the workplace is having a negative impact on the wellbeing of employees and impacting significantly on their productivity.In a survey of 1,000 UK-based office workers, 65 per cent reported that noise in the workplace impacted on their ability to complete work in an accurate and timely manner. Nearly half (44 per cent) said that noise had a negative…
read moreIn the first of a two-part analysis Jonathan Gahagan, Business Development & Travel Risk Consultant at Securewest International, shares his top tips for PAs when arranging travel…I started writing this article in Manila just as the news broke that an Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 had crashed killing all 157 persons on-board. Being away on business it suddenly hit home how…
read moreAccording to a 2018 study, remote work will become one of the major business trends in 2019, and it is expected to become the standard mode of working for Generation Z, who are tipped to make up 36 per centof the global workforce by 2020. Remote working has been a rising trend and demand is felt by employers and employees alike. For…
read moreGet ready for some important stats that will have an impact on the wellbeing of staff in your office: 81 per cent of us spend between four and nine hours a day sitting at our desks, whilst a third (36 per cent) claim we spend up to six hours seated. And here’s the sting: a huge 64 per cent also admitted their…
read moreBy Kelsea Lindsey, Executive Assistant, American Express Global Business TravelIt was 2010. I was 19 years old, studying at university and generally loving life. Out of nowhere, I started getting constant stomach pains, so bad that I would throw up. Six months and a nauseating number of tests later, I was finally diagnosed with Crohn’s disease.Crohn’s is an illness that…
read moreSome 63 per cent of UK office workers annoyed when colleagues’ desks are messy, according to a study.The research, which looked into organisational habits at work, found that almost two thirds (59 per cent) of those surveyed said they regularly procrastinate over organisational tasks, with less than half of UK office workers (45 per cent) tidying their desk daily. Ironically,…
read moreTo celebrate 30 years in the business, creative event production company Eclipse has created a 30-step guide to help event organisers make their next project a success. Whether you are facilitating a gala dinner, putting together a conference, or curating an exhibition, this step-by-step list is all you need to ensure an excellent event. Have vision. Ask yourself what you’d…
read moreA travel management tool at the palm of your hands… Earlier this week, PA Life were invited to attend the press launch for Corporate Traveller’s exciting and innovative ‘chatbot’ app named Sam (Smart Assistant Manager). Sam is a next generation mobile app that blends artificial intelligence and the expertise of Corporate Traveller consultants to support business travellers before, during and post…
read moreIn today’s modern world a PA wears many hats, from booking business travel to organising a boss’s schedule, they always ‘bend over backwards’. Here, Georgina Hathaway, freelance PA, explains why when an exec welcomes a PA, they are not just getting an assistant, they are also gaining a superhero. What Does the Term PA Stand For? Personal assistant “Do I…
read moreFor those who are booking travel and those who are are taking the trip, health and wellness is a huge factor many need to consider. PA Life’s Recommended Supplier, Capita Travel & Events’ Matthew Holman, head of travel well-being and Jonti Dalal-Small, head of behavioural science, reveal how employees can monitor their health and why a beach with no phone…
read moreBlue Monday, January 21, is known for being the least motivated day of the year. Sue Andrews, senior HR professional and fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, looks at how you can prepare ahead of time to be ready for when that lack of motivation hits. Mondays are never easy, you’ve enjoyed having some ‘you’ time at…
read moreWith the market more competitive than ever before, should employers look at changing the office every five years to retain their talent and attract new employees? Not so long ago, the majority of businesses would change their office every ten years or so – either by relocating or refurbishing. However, with both technological advances and employee expectations changing at an…
read moreA good CV can be the difference between getting your dream job and being ignored but with more people applying for a new job in January compared to any other month, is it time to get your CV in order? Steve Thompson, managing director at Forward Role, has put together a list of top resumé dos and don’ts. With January…
read moreAs 61 per cent of adults have been wrongly considered miserable, we ask are you guilty of ‘Posh Spice Syndrome’? Are you similar to Victoria Beckham with people mistaking you for being ‘moody’ just because you aren’t smiling? Well, according to new research it could be holding you back from your next promotion. With nearly half of the nation admitting…
read moreHalf of Brits struggle to keep up their New Year’s diet because they find healthy food boring. Do you find healthy food boring? It seems many Brits do as three in ten found the idea of eating healthily dull. New research found from Tilda discovered that healthy food would stop them from carrying on with their New Year diets past…
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