New research from Group Risk Development (GRiD), the trade body for the group risk industry, has found that stress and mental ill health remain one of the major causes of long-term absence for businesses – but this is an improvement on a year ago. GRiD’s survey revealed that two in five (42%) of employers point to stress and mental ill…
read moreMillennials expect more from management teams and require the most support in the workplace than any other generation, according to new research. A Cascade HR study of 1,000 bosses and senior-level managers from companies across the UK found that out of the four generations – Baby Boomers, Generation X, millennials and Generation Z – millennials came out on top as…
read moreA perfectly cooked steak and a glass of deep, rich red wine; there are few pleasures in life more satisfying. And I say that with all due apology to the vegetarians out there. Yet, in the five years I’ve had the enviable task of writing about restaurants I’ve discovered that in this country, at least, it’s difficult to list venues…
read moreExpedia/Egencia Mobile Index examines how mobile devices impact travel and work-life balance. The top finding of a survey on mobile-device-related behavior and preferences showed travellers now consider smartphones to be the single most indispensable item they carry with them when they travel, ahead of their toothbrush, deodorant and driver’s license. The relevance of mobile devices is tied to how the…
read moreRenowned chef Keith Goddard is inviting PA Life readers to an exclusive Munch Food Company tasting evening at his Arch 65 private dining venue next Wednesday, 27 January from 5-8pm. Keith trained in New York at the French Culinary Institute and has worked under chef Tom Aikens and at the critically acclaimed 101 Pimlico Road in Chelsea. He now runs…
read moreFollowing the ruling from the European Court of Human Rights that companies can monitor workers’ private online chats, Ben Willmott, Head of Public Policy at the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, comments: “The line between work and personal life is becoming increasingly blurred. We know that the working day rarely fits into a nine-to-five mould any…
read moreIt may be time to deck the halls with boughs of holly but, for millions of people, the season is anything but jolly. New YouGov research figures, released today, show that 2 million (2,046,545) UK adults will not be celebrating or spending money this Christmas because of their finances. And the affordability of Christmas is also in the spotlight for…
read moreHave you ever had one of those days when it seems impossible to get out of bed in time to be at the office at 9am sharp? Or are you the type to get in bright and early to get more work done so you can have an easy afternoon? What if you could show up to work and leave…
read moreLess pressure and better work-life balance supports personal well-being among zero-hours contract employees. New survey evidence published today suggests that, on average, zero-hours contract employees experience similar levels of job satisfaction, work-life balance and personal well-being to employees on permanent, full-time contracts. The research from the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, also finds that zero-hours contract (ZHC)…
read moreToday is the 17th National Stress Awareness Day, which is held to celebrate helping people to beat stress. The theme this year is “Employee wellbeing as a worthwhile investment in your business”. “Long working hours, lengthy commutes, high demands and constant connectivity to mobile devices have become typical attributes of the modern day office environment, and it is only natural…
read moreStaying energised, focused and productive at work can be a challenge. Here, cio.com offers five easy ways to help you keep feeling enthusiastic and productive throughout your workday. 1 Commit to work-life balance There’s nothing wrong with answering a few emails, or handling a quick task or two outside of normal business hours, but beware; that habit can quickly take…
read moreMismanaging the contrasting work styles between different generations could lead to disaster, according to Cognitive Neuroscientist and Business Improvement Strategist Dr Lynda Shaw, who argues that the millennials (born early 1980s to early 2000s) in particular are being grossly mishandled. Shaw argues: “The mentality between baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) and millennials couldn’t be more different. On the…
read moreThe way you start your morning can set you up for the whole day – and beyond. We know that when you feel good inside, you’re ready to make the most of the life on the outside. These days, with our busy work schedules, long hours at the office, frenetic modern lifestyle and unhealthy food choices readily available, it’s no…
read moreThe constant buzz of activity, the frenetic pace of life and its streets teeming with nine million people — London is a quite marvellous place to be most of the time. But every now and again, a day spent outside the vast metropolis can be the perfect reposal. Which is why, as a city-hardened sort of person, I jumped…
read moreThe 2016 Salary Guides from Robert Half reveal US starting salaries for professional occupations are expected to increase an average of 4.1 percent next year. The creative and administrative professions each registered projected starting salary gains of 3.8%. Overall starting salaries for administrative professionals are expected to rise 3.8% in the coming year. As business picks up, firms are bringing…
read moreNew research from Mind makes for uncomfortable reading – the mental health charity has found that more than 1 in 7 of us (15%) who receive work emails sometimes check them while in the toilet. An online YouGov poll of 1,095 English and Welsh workers also showed that nearly 2 in 5 (38%) of those who receive work emails admitted…
read moreLess than half of businesses believe they have a duty of care to employee health, according to a recently released report from Morgan Redwood, with only 46% of firms regarding staff health as an employer?s responsibility. This is despite the fact that 82.8% of companies believe that business performance and staff wellbeing are connected. The research, conducted by leadership development…
read morePrivate clubs in the City are a brand of watering holes that turned the old-school world of stuffy gentlemen?s clubs on its head years ago. Previously places for men only, where one popped for a cheeky glass of whisky away from the wife, these retreats have changed beyond recognition – adapting to the modern age by opening their doors to women…
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