By Maximillion… Here at Maximillion, we know that the workplace can often be a busy and stressful environment. With the fast and demanding pace of the office, it can sometimes be easy to lose sight of the importance that staff communication, collaboration and cooperation have on a company’s overall morale and productivity. For over 30 years we’ve passionately helped staff…
read moreA national survey[1] and report commissioned by www.mindyourbackuk.com – backed by Mentholatum[2] — has revealed that 64 per cent of 18–29-year-olds have experienced back problems in the past year. With back pain already costing the UK £10 billion per year and accounting for four in ten sick days,[3] it’s clear we need to take action to stop back issues spiralling out…
read moreThe workplace has an enormous influence on your physical and mental health. Companies now take steps to enhance the welfare of workers in recognition that poor wellbeing can create huge productivity and economic losses. As an employee, you can also contribute towards improving your comfort and health at the office in several ways. From proper posture and positioning of arms to using ergonomic chairs…
read moreIf you get sweaty palms at the thought of signing a group card, new guidance has been released to help those suffering from anxiety-led writers’ block. A new study of 2,000 adults found more than half (52 per cent) feel anxious when it comes to signing a card with friends or colleagues. A third (32 per cent) don’t want to…
read moreBy Daniel O’Sullivan, Team Building Experiences Team Building Experiences’ Big Virtual Game Show is a hilarious, fun and engaging event that has been specifically designed for remote teams to have a good time together. Connecting with your employees has never been so important. We specialise in Online Team Building and only promote the very best experiences to our clients. As a…
read moreExercising before work, not having to rush and tucking into a leisurely breakfast are among the things Brits will miss the most when their morning routines return to normal. A study of 2,000 adults found four in 10 feel the pandemic and the lockdowns have given them more time in the mornings. As a result, 46 per cent think mornings…
read moreDazed, delirious and distracted. Does that sound like you? Do you ever get to 3pm and wonder where the day has gone and why there aren’t more things crossed off your to-do list? Don’t worry, everyone feels like that sometimes. But, according to the experts at music licensing company PPL PRS, there are some very simple things that you can do to…
read moreThe average UK worker takes just two breaks a day for a total of only 24 minutes – but nearly half feel guilty for taking any time out. A study of 2,000 employees found more than six in 10 feel they don’t take enough breaks during the working day. And one in 10 don’t take a single break – because…
read moreXpertHR offers some advice… The Government has announced that its rapid workplace testing initiative, which allows employers in England to order free rapid lateral flow tests, would be expanded to cover businesses of all sizes, having previously limited the scheme to businesses employing 50 or more employees. According to the Government’s web site, ‘around one in three people with coronavirus don’t…
read moreIf so, then you’re not alone, as nearly half of workers have admitted their house no longer feels like ‘home’ – as it’s become an office, gym and nursery. A study of 2,000 employed adults found that 59 per cent have been forced to set up shop in their home at some point during the pandemic, while 40 per cent…
read moreBy Vickie Sokol Evans, Microsoft Certified Trainer and Founder/CEO of RedCape If you are looking for innovative ways to use the technology at your fingertips, sometimes you need look no further than your own office directory! Leveraging the skills and expertise of those around you can lead to breakthroughs and take your creative problem-solving to the next level! Two Doors…
read moreBy Lorna Boyer, Marketing and PR, Eventurous Ltd As we all try to make sense of the latest lockdown rules and guidance, a focus on employee wellbeing is becoming more important than ever. An increase in remote working has left employees feeling demotivated, and a lack of definition between work and home makes it harder to switch off. According to…
read morePsychologist Dr Becky Spelman gives her top tips on how to foster a healthy digital diet for positive mental and emotional wellbeing… Last year saw more than 140,000 digital magazine issues distributed and read 99 million times on Readly, the digital subscription app. Following a year of doom and gloom, how can we ensure what we are reading is having…
read moreBrits have learned to give themselves more ‘me-time’ during the pandemic, with watching a film and decluttering the house among the top ways to unwind. Research polling 2,000 adults found 72 per cent regularly manage to enjoy some alone time, with soaking in some suds, taking a nap and listening to music also popular ways to relax. Other solo activities…
read moreI was kindly invited to attend the mental health webinar ‘Dealing with uncertainty; getting back to work and self-care’ presented by Gavin Percy from Balancing Edges and organised by Academic Venue Solutions. The session began with Gavin Percy, who has over 40 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, introducing himself and his company Balancing Edges. In 2013 Gavin started his…
read moreI was kindly invited to attend the mental health webinar ‘Dealing with uncertainty; getting back to work and self-care’ presented by Gavin Percy from Balancing Edges and organised by Academic Venue Solutions. The session began with Gavin Percy, who has over 40 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, introducing himself and his company Balancing Edges. In 2013 Gavin started his…
read moreMillions of Brits are at risk of doing long-term damage to their eyesight – as the effects of working from home through the winter are felt. Eyecare experts have warned that as natural light dwindles in the daytime, adults will be putting excess strain on their eyes. And research of 2,000 adults who are working from home found one in…
read moreBy Caroline Gowing, Co-Founder, Pink Spaghetti network of virtual assistants If you have decided to make the leap and become a self-employed virtual assistant, your years of PA-ing will of course stand you in great stead. Lots of the work and demands will be familiar. Your organisational skills will very much be called upon, as will your well-honed ability to…
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