According to research by Love Energy Savings, 43% of UK workers don’t feel that their current employer does enough to keep them engaged. To have any chance of long-term business success it is important to have a team of happy and committed employees, so what perks can businesses introduce to boost staff productivity? 1 Games of “Team Breakout” The idea…
read moreThe return to school for most kids during the first week of September officially marks the end of summer and a return to reality for working parents. Travel site momondo.co.uk understands the end of a holiday often leads to feeling glum. A recent survey of 1000 Brits carried out by the travel site found 61% of those questioned experienced ’the…
read moreThe afternoon drop in productivity across the nation’s meeting attendees is a well-known occurrence according to a recent survey, with 44% of respondents confirming they feel less productive between 2pm-4pm. A recent global survey by Hilton, which uncovered the habits of British, German and US meeting attendees, revealed that more than one in three (34%) admitted to feeling drowsy or…
read moreExpert Microsoft Productivity Trainer to Bill Gates’ team Vickie Sokol Evans has launched a global ‘Back-to-School’ campaign, offering free training sessions from 6-9 September to help employees leave the office on time – increasing their productivity, improving their results, and helping to cultivate a healthy work culture, while at the same time increasing profits. Empowering global workforces to improve their…
read moreAs Vince Lombardi famously stated, “Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.” PAs rarely receive praise or feedback, so how do we know we’re doing a good job and keep ourselves motivated? asks Abigail Jones Does your boss regularly thank you for your hard work? Have you recently been offered a pay rise or bonus? How do you know…
read moreMore than half (52%) of women, and nearly two-thirds (63%) of women aged 18-24 years old, said they have experienced sexual harassment at work, according to a new research from the TUC in collaboration with the Everyday Sexism Project published today. The study is the largest of its kind for a generation and cited by leading academic Dr Jane Pilliger…
read moreNumerous studies have shown that sitting at a desk for long periods of time is detrimental to our health, with heart disease and back pain among the biggest risks. New research suggests that at least an hour of physical activity is needed to offset the harmful effects of sitting all day. The World Health Organisation (WHO) currently recommends 150 minutes…
read morePokémon Go is inspiring the unlikeliest of players to take to the streets and walk for miles in pursuit of rare, virtual reality characters. And it’s not simply a game for the young – 40% of adults who have downloaded it are aged 25 or older. But this new obsession could seriously harm the focus, productivity, sleeping pattern and mood…
read moreNew research has revealed that almost half of all UK workers (48%) think their current employee benefits package is not tailored to their needs. The study of 1000 UK workers published by payroll lending provider SalaryFinance in line with the UK’s first Smarter Working Day initiative has found that 38% of UK workers currently have access to flexible working benefits;…
read moreIt has been a scorcher of a week for much of the UK and it promises to continue for the weekend. Before we all mentally check out (if you haven’t already from heat exhaustion) let’s look at the stories PAs are reading most. 1. How to maintain productivity when your schedule is full of meetings Research shows that the average UK…
read moreThe CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, has been invited by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to contribute to its research into the evolution of the corporate governance code and the development of new approaches to governing more effectively on company culture issues. The FRC promotes high-quality corporate governance and reporting to foster investment. It has invited…
read moreRather than slipping quietly into retirement, managers should create new opportunities toward the end of their careers, Professor Mary Dean Lee from the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University suggests. Professor Lee and her research team interviewed 100 executives and managers who had recently retired or were actively considering it and HR professionals from 24 companies to explore the different…
read moreBeing at work while you are ill may not be such a bad thing after all, suggests a new report on so-called ‘presenteeism’ by the Institute for Employment Studies (IES). The report challenges the idea that workers have to be 100% fit before going back to work and argues that the workplace can have a beneficial effect on rehabilitation and…
read moreMetLife UK is expanding its commitment to wellness at work by signing up with Global Corporate Challenge (GCC), which works with businesses worldwide to improve the health and performance of employees. It is joining GCC 2016, which has worked with more than 5,500 organisations across 185 countries and has helped more than two million employees during its history since being…
read moreIn the digital age, it’s easy to become the kind of person who never truly switches off. Being called a ‘workaholic’ is no longer an insult for those who think their overzealous dedication their job translates to ultimate success. Writing in the Harvard Business Review, Rebecca Knight finds out from the experts how we can break an addiction to work.…
read moreIdeas are being blocked and strategies are not being properly implemented because of the increase in stress and consequent decrease of enjoyment in the workplace, according to Cognitive Psychologist and Business Neuroscientist Dr Lynda Shaw. Did you know that the average preschooler laughs or smiles 400 times a day, but this number drops to only 15 times a day by…
read moreThe majority of UK office workers have admitted practising a string of unhealthy workplace habits despite knowing they contribute to health problems such as backache, neck pain and eye strain. New research commissioned by leading office ergonomics expert Fellowes has found that 94% of employees sit for long periods of time without moving around, 86% forget to give their eyes…
read moreWorkers are putting their health and that of their colleagues at risk by not taking time off work when they are sick with infectious illnesses. Survey findings published in the Digital Healthcare Review by PushDoctor.co.uk, an online service that allows patients to connect live to a UK-based GP via video, have revealed 86% will go into work with an infectious…
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