It is the start of September again, the time of the year most parents dread (or celebrate if you’ve been off with them for the entirety of the summer holidays). Your sweet little bundle of joy is now in their uniform and ready to start a new term of school. Of course, after hours of sewing labels into every…
read moreInterviewers come under fire after survey reveals eight out of ten are guilty of asking off-limits questions. An alarming 85% of interviewers have admitted to asking off-limits questions during the interview process, new research has revealed. According to Hyper Recruitment Solutions (HRS) there is a clear confusion among hiring managers over what can and cannot be asked, with nearly half (47%) saying they have…
read moreWith just two weeks to go until the PA Life Summit, we take a look at who our guest speakers are and the seminars you can get involved with. The PA Life Summit is one of the highlights in the PA Life calendar. Taking place at Altitude, London on September 10. How to get to the next level of greatness Jillian…
read moreEmployers now favour relevant apprenticeships or experience over university degrees, a study has found. Researchers who polled 1,000 decision makers found 49 per cent prefer to see experience from a relevant apprenticeship or previous position on a candidate’s CV. Just 24 per cent said they would be more likely to take on someone who had a relevant degree qualification. The…
read moreMotivating employees to step out of their comfort zone can benefit you as much as them, we hear from Ruth Skelton, senior manager business support and accountancy and finance, Morgan McKinley about how you can best help your employees do this. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone”. This mysterious and much talked about “comfort zone” is not a…
read morePaula Harding, executive assistant to dean of education and senior management team has worked in the industry for many years. She’s known by many professionals as a brilliant networker and a fantastic EA. Her hard-work over the years has meant that she is well-respected and admired. We speak to Harding about her professional life, her life out of work and of…
read moreby Grant Bailey One in four Brits has left a restaurant during a meal amid a poor dining experience. A study of 2,000 diners found 23 per cent have had such an unpleasant time while eating out they have left without even finishing their food. Slow service and rude staff are among the aspects of a dining experience most likely…
read moreBy Mary Kucher It would come as no surprise that Blog Posts are the most used and profitable strategies for content marketing. Many websites use them to bump up their rankings and get a broader audience. Such promotions are common because blogs tend to include real-life experience, showing that the editor can relate to his or her readers on a…
read moreGetting everyone in the same place at the same time for a meeting can be difficult, but what about once the meeting has commenced? Many employees dread the idea of interacting with other team members for a specified amount of time, which leads to many arriving late, checking their mobiles throughout the meeting or interrupting constantly. So, are you one…
read moreAs we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. Business lunch? These are the top 40 foods and drinks Brits struggle to pronounce Quinoa, tzatziki and pain au chocolate are among the foods we regularly eat – but are unable to pronounce, a…
read moreGardening and golfing are off the menu for almost a quarter of millennials who are convinced they’ll never be able to retire Some 24 per cent of 18-35 year olds believe they will never be able to afford to retire, according to a new survey. And the same amount are worried that they will have to continue working in some capacity after they…
read moreBeing able to neutralise a toxic person sounds like a superhero power from a Marvel movie, but in actual fact it’s one of the ways you can spot a star performer in the workplace. That’s according to research from LondonOffices.com that looked at the typical traits and characteristics of career climbers so that business leaders know how to spot a star…
read moreBritain has been basking in glorious sunshine for several weeks now, making it even more important to acknowledge employees’ needs. Clare Porciani, senior manager of HR operations at Office Depot UK & Ireland, shares some top tips to help keep everyone cool while at work. The weather in Britain can often be unpredictable and on the rare occasion of a heatwave,…
read moreOver a quarter of organisations rely on freelancers to complete core business tasks. But in more than half of the organisations, HR departments are being cut out of the hiring process. These results come from the latest survey conducted across five European countries by the payroll & HR services provider SD Worx and Antwerp Management School. The research uncovered how…
read moreApparently so… Pregnant women on public transport are no longer being offered a seat, with only six in 10 commuters offering their place. A new study of 2,000 regular users of public transport has also found that one in four commuters hadn’t given up their seat for a ‘pregnant’ woman in case she wasn’t actually expecting a child. The research…
read moreToday’s graduates need to develop an entrepreneurial skillset in order to excel in their career, a new study has revealed. Over a third (37 per cent) of employers feel graduates are missing key entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed in business, despite the majority (79 per cent) of graduates being confident they possess them. Individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset are often…
read moreMegan Trzcinski, director of office services recruiting at LaSalle Network, a staffing, recruiting and culture firm, reveals why assistants should master more soft skills to help them become an essential tool in the workplace. Being an assistant is not easy. You’re dealing with different personalities and communication styles, juggling multiple urgent requests, managing your own to-do list and figuring out…
read moreIn a poll of 2,000 UK adults conducted by the British Ling Foundation, 23 per cent admitted they do their best to avoid exercise at all costs – and of the 77 per cent who do exercise, 16 per cent only exert themselves once a week. Walking is the exercise Brits are most likely to engage in, followed by jogging and…
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