Prime Minister Theresa May has launched a consultation around mandatory reporting as part of plans to help minorities in the workplace. UK companies may be forced to publish their ethnicity pay gaps under new government plans to uncover the extent of inequality that ethnic minorities face in the workplace. In a new consultation, launched by Prime Minister Theresa May, the…
read moreOur jobs have become increasingly more demanding thanks to the development of new and improved technology, meaning employees can literally work anywhere. However, it’s key that staff members maintain a healthy mind warns Dr Leigh A Neal, consultant psychiatrist and founder of Smart TMS. Here, he reveals why workplaces must keep mental health firmly on the agenda. The American Psychiatric Association defines…
read moreMental health can often go unnoticed, so it is crucial that managers are aware of what to look out for and how to deal with the health of an employee. Vicki Field, HR director at London Doctors Clinic, shares some helpful tips. Mental health is one of the fastest growing reasons for absence in the UK, having increased by a…
read moreWe all have mental health and sometimes, like our physical health, it can become unwell. Mental health is just as important as physical health – and tending to our invisible ailments needs the same level of intentionality as a visible illness. But, what should managers do to make sure their employees’ mental health is taken care of? According to MIND…
read moreThe risk of solely hiring ‘more women’ (which often just means privileged white women) is that it limits the benefits of greater diversity, Hephzi Pemberton founder and CEO of Equality Group tells HR Magazine. I am a white woman, and a classic example of the kind of woman who tends to be found in financial and professional services: highly educated and…
read moreThe ‘Four Cs’ model can help leaders host more effective meetings where all the brains in the business are engaged according to Kate Lanz, psychologist, leadership coach and CEO of Mindbridge. Many of the best brains in the business spend much of their days in meetings. So it’s important to create a brain-friendly meeting environment where all the minds present…
read moreSpecific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) such as Dyslexia and Dyscalculia are not uncommon among adults, including those within the PA world. Jade Burke speaks to some industry members and PA Life readers with and without an SpLD to gauge their thoughts on how the workplace should adapt to support anyone affected. Do you have dyslexia or know someone who has an…
read moreAfter a study by Harvard Business Review discovered that women and people from BAME backgrounds in the office are left to carry out the ‘office housework’, Jade Burke speaks to some PA Life readers and consultants about whether this data rings true in the PA space. Cleaning up after a board meeting, fetching the teas and coffees and tidying up…
read moreThe freelance economy is on the rise as professionals opt for independent, flexible working to achieve career fulfilment and a better work/life balance. Despite the rise in freelance workers, new research from Epson has revealed that freelancing can lead to career compromise and skill decay. The study, which surveyed 1000 UK freelancers, found that nearly a third (29%) of freelancers…
read moreThe Grand Brighton and sister property Richmond Hill Hotel have held a second dedicated period of well-being activity, focusing on the power of a good night’s sleep for improving well-being and reducing stress. Following a successful month of well-being activities in June this year, the hotel has devoted a week to encouraging their clients and peers in the industry to…
read moreThe quality of a fleet management supplier should be a priority for any PA, alongside a fair price. Here, Danielle Tilley, business development director of Venson Automotive Solutions, offers her advice in selecting the right supplier for your business. “A supplier needs to keep up with new legislation to ensure your fleet is compliant and safe long-term” – Danielle Tilley…
read moreWomen are five times more likely to feel that their gender hinders confidence in them in the workplace. A new report among UK managers reveals attitudes towards training and confidence in the workplace. Worryingly, women were five times more likely to feel that their gender hinders confidence in them, with a fifth (20%) of female managers admitting they would rather…
read moreWe love to see articles that have been produced by Assistants for Assistants, so when we came across this article by Sisii de Winter that highlighted the thoughts of so many PAs/EAs and VAs, we knew that we needed to share with you, the PA Life audience. Having attended the most inspirational and thought-provoking workshop last week, I made a…
read moreUK workers on zero-hour contracts have more than tripled since 2012, climbing from 252,000 to 901,000 workers. The number of UK workers on zero-hour contracts has more than tripled since 2012, propping up overall employment levels by accounting for almost a quarter of overall employment growth, according to new data by job search engine Adzuna.co.uk. With the employment rate currently…
read moreBritish employees live in a world where workplace well-being and happiness often are thought about by their employers, but what do these words mean and why should employers start listening? Research from CABA, the charity that supports the well-being of chartered accountants, revealed exactly what Brits really want from their workplace. Keyword analysis, revealed that the phrase ‘workplace well-being’…
read moreA new study has revealed that 42 per cent of Brits would be prepared to take a pay cut if it meant they would be more fulfilled. Jade Burke, editor of PA Life, asks why it’s not all about the money anymore? “The right career choice can be more than financially rewarding; it can also contribute positively to your mental…
read moreThere has been a surge of positive attitude about health and well-being in the workplace in the last few years, including a drive from the chief medical officer for the UK Government, Professor Dame Sally Davies. Yet many companies are slow to actually make changes and take action. Understanding how to encourage health and well-being in your workplace could give your…
read moreMost people are familiar with the term IQ (intelligence quotient) and EQ (emotional intelligence), however a fairly new term found in the workplace is GQ (gender quotient). Adam Fidler, founder of the Adam Fidler Academy, spoke at the PA Life Summit today with a key focus on gender intelligence and how it can enable women and men understand each other’s…
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