Stress can be a costly matter for businesses. But as Sally Lovett says, regular sessions of stretching and meditation could be just the solution to enhancing employee wellbeing Although rooted in ancient origins, yoga?s benefits remain relevant today, and are proving particularly applicable to corporate life. Translated from Sanskrit as ?union?, it has been practised for thousands of years to…
read moreLast year’s Office show once again offered PAs a huge range of products and services. With so much to see, it would’ve been easy to miss something, so PA Life has picked a few of its favourites to provide a flavour of the two-day event AMSThis company has been developing machines that make mass mailing quick and easy for more…
read moreCreating the perfect work-life balance is a great way to reduce your stress levels and increase productivity, both in the office and at home. Carole Spiers offers some handy hints for getting it right What is a work-life balance?Many people never truly leave their work; it’s often still in their heads when they arrive home. They find it very hard…
read moreIt’s not just our bodies that we need to exercise to keep us fit and healthy – our brains too should be treated to a regular workout in the form of meditation and mindfulness if we are to harness our full potential, says Sue France The brain is a fascinating subject and the development of MRI scans has meant that…
read moreWith business travel on the increase, it’s more important than ever to exercise duty of care over executives jetting off overseas. Business travel expert John Burke opens your eyes to the potential risks It’s a fairly standard scenario: you’ve spent the afternoon arranging a trip for your boss to the far east, involving three airlines and five hotels with a…
read moreAccording to leading biology experts, it’s time to introduce a few live plants around the office, as employees can reap numerous benefits from maintaining an affinity to nature. In addition to improved health, a bit of greenery can also increase staff productivity. The research, which was gathered from various biology practitioners around the world by environmentally friendly work space specialist…
read moreWith business travel on the increase, it’s more important than ever to exercise duty of care over executives jetting off overseas. Business travel expert John Burke opens your eyes to the potential risks It’s a fairly standard scenario: you’ve spent the afternoon arranging a trip for your boss to the far east, involving three airlines and five hotels with a…
read moreThey say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but what do they know? The lovely people at the Royal Institute of British Architects (ribavenues.com) invited me over recently to try out their absolutely ingenious, not to mention delicious, new catering idea for meetings delegates: the sandwich-free lunch. Forget carb overload and say goodbye to curled-up corners on that…
read moreOrganising ground transportation is often considered a straightforward decision, but to ensure you get a superior experience there are a number of pointers you should follow, as Patricia Gardiner explains. Define a supplier selection strategy: Before choosing a provider, carefully consider what services you require. This should include everything from whether you need a short-notice ‘on demand’ taxi or a…
read moreSpending eight hours at a desk is not uncommon for millions of workers around the world. The only break that many of us get from our chair is a quick walk to the printer, a trip to the toilet, or a stroll to the café around the corner. However, the effect of sitting for so long can be detrimental to…
read moreWhat really matters most to your executives when they are on the road? It seems that safety, communication with loved ones and fitness top the list, according to a survey of 675 business travellers. Safety and security concerns come out in first place, with 76% saying they feel it is important for their employers to take this into account.…
read moreAchieving a true work-life balance in the office is not dependant on a set of flexible working policies, but more on a culture of trust within the organisation. There is a strong correlation between environmental workplace factors, work-life integration, flexible working and workload and their influence on well-being; this is of particular importance as well-being is key to satisfactory employee…
read moreBeing healthy extends far beyond making the time to go to the gym every other day. Nicole Holgate finds out how the professionals plan to keep office workers at optimum mental and physical condition. Extensive research on eating habits at work by organisations such as Reed Employment and BaxterStorey caterer has shown that employers lose a large amount of productivity…
read moreStaid, stuffy corporate dinners are a thing of the past ? now companies want engaging, one-off experiences to cement their client relationships. Nicole Holgate discovers some innovative hospitality solutions to suit all tastes. Tom Barrow of Inconnection estimates that the events industry is worth ?35 billion to the UK as a whole, of which corporate hospitality makes up around ?3…
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