As more companies are growing concerned with employee retention, statistics have revealed that a large number of workers are more likely to stay with a company, be better motivated and even move from another job based on the incentives on offer. Industry giants like Google have famously introduced free food, napping pods and even on-site […]

As spring approaches and the first quarter of 2017 draws to a close, former chairman of Microsoft Europe Jan Mühlfeit is urging businesses to take time to reflect and combat problem areas as the fast-pace working world continues to shift and change. Sentiment across the business world seems to show a move away from employer […]

Women leaders in the top British firms are three times more likely to require qualifications from a prestigious university than men in the same positions, according to new findings. The Leadership 10k report by Green Park revealed that 76% of the top FTSE 100 employees to graduate from a Russell Group university were women, indicating […]

A third of Brits between the ages of 18 and 70 are concerned their financial situation will get worse over 2017, according to new research released in the run up to this year’s budget announcement. Ran by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the survey shows that just 15% believe they’re living comfortably […]

A rising number of employees working past traditional retirement age could affect a company’s ability to recruit new talent, according to a study by consultancy company Portus. As more people can’t afford to retire into their 60s and beyond, 41% of HR executives believe companies will struggle to recruit and retain new staff. 1.19 million […]

What do Ariana Huffington, Barack Obama, Tim Cook and Richard Branson have in common? Aside from being successful beyond most people’s wildest dreams, they exercise daily. Not only that, but most of them exercise before the rest of the world has even stirred from slumber, according to Buyagift. Buyagift looked closely at 12 of the […]

International online awards the SuperAchievers opens for nominations this week, with a new category, ‘Boss of the Year’ in addition to previous awards including ‘PA of the Year’, as the awards enter their fifth year looking to recognise those who strive to achieve while having a positive impact on their colleagues, families and the local […]

The idea of engagement is one that has become prevalent in the business world over the last few years, with the new generation of employees valuing happiness over pay. Here, global strategist and business coach Jan Mühlfeit discusses why success actually follows happiness, not the other way around For many people, 2016 was a year […]

Liz Young, Head of Events at independent charity Historic Royal Palaces discusses her career and whether your path is planned or found I often get asked how I got to where I am now – how have I managed my career path and has it all been planned? Have I forged the path one step […]

Getting along with your colleagues can go a long way to making you happy, but studies show that having a best friend at work can actually improve your chances of success. A Gallup poll found that people who report having a best friend at work were 43% more likely to say they’d received praise or […]

New research from ICT services provider Brother UK shows that one in 10 bosses would overlook a junior colleague for promotion simply because they have a messy desk. And it’s not just bosses that judge us for having cluttered workspaces – 40% see untidy colleagues as disorganised, while 15% assume that this means we don’t […]

Being happy, healthy and having well-behaved children are the true signs of success – streets ahead of being rich, according to new research. Although wealth is often regarded as the sign you have made it, seven in 10 UK adults reckon being content is the true benchmark of success. Less than a fifth of respondents […]

It takes the average employee eight years and four months before they’re seen as part of the furniture at work, it has emerged. A study carried out among 2000 employees found that only with almost a decade of job loyalty would you be considered a dependable presence within a company. A massive 78% believed being […]

A survey of more than 2000 office workers by Brother UK has revealed that one in three admit to having a desk that is cluttered or a mess, and almost one in 10 bosses said a messy desk would lead them to overlook a junior colleague for promotion. Managers admitted to judging junior colleagues with […]

Two thirds of employers in the UK say that creativity among the workforce is key in generating strong business results, a new study has revealed. A survey of 500 employers and bosses from multiple sectors commissioned by print company Solopress found that lateral thinking employees have a positive effect on business output. The study shows […]

You come in early and leave late, you never miss a deadline, and your clients love you. So why haven’t you gotten a promotion already? A recent study from CareerBuilder sheds light on the physical and behavioural factors that can hurt employees’ career advancement prospects. According to the national survey, provocative clothing, a dishevelled appearance […]

When employers are looking for the right PA candidate, they search for somebody who has business and technical knowledge, but they also want somebody with excellent people skills. These are the five essential soft skills that will ensure career success no matter the industry, according to workplace speaker Antonio Neves. 1 Listening Being able to […]

Asking for a pay rise is never a fun conversation to have with your boss, but it has to be done if you want to receive the right compensation for what you do. The worst that can come of it is a “no” from your employer, so there’s nothing to lose. Here’s a bit of […]