With increasing uncertainty in all industries, one industry is seeing PAs flock to join it. The virtual assistant sector is seeing a swell of PAs looking to join its ranks. The lack of lockdown commute has seen three times the number of new applications for industry organisation SocietyOfVirtualAssistants.co.uk – but there are very specific skills […]
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Managers must put on their own mental wellbeing ‘oxygen mask’ so they can support staff
Being top of the tree doesn’t protect people from mental wellbeing issues. In fact it’s the opposite. The mental wellbeing of business owners and managers can often take a back seat as they deal with the responsibilities of managing staff and the business. And this can be magnified for SMEs, where they don’t have the […]
Leaders warned that second wave will be more challenging for employees, depression rates double
As more of the UK moves into lockdown and the UK Government urges employees to work from home again, business psychologist Dannielle Haig has warned businesses that they need to prioritise employee wellbeing as the second wave is set to be mentally more challenging. Recent research from the Office for National Statistics found that by […]
Science Museum Group offers broadcasting and live streaming capabilities for virtual and hybrid events
The Science Museum Group, which comprises the Science Museum, National Railway Museum, Science and Media Museum, and Locomotion, is now offering broadcasting and live streaming capabilities across each of its five museums situated across the country. Each of the museums is able to accommodate and manage virtual and hybrid events on-site, with the added option […]
Second lockdown could spur second wave of mental ill-health among business leaders
More than three quarters of business leaders (78%) have experienced poor mental health during the pandemic and experts are warning that tighter COVID restrictions could spur a new wave, exacerbated by pressures on business, the economy and reduced personal freedoms. This is according to Bupa Global’s Executive Wellbeing Index, the first to chart the impact […]
WATCH AGAIN: PA Life LIVE – Returning to a new normal in the office
If you weren’t able to join us for the PA Life LIVE digital conference last week, we’ll be posting the sessions here to allow you watch them at your own leisure. Returning to a New Normal in the Office: Blended Teams, Flexible Working and Safeguarding Your Staff, was a panel session sponsored by Briefingline, with expert […]
Trinity House open for meetings with Covid-safe measures in place
Heritage venue Trinity House – also the working home of the General Lighthouse Authority – is now accepting bookings for conferences, small business meetings and corporate events in line with new Government guidelines in either of the two larger functions rooms. Further to the recent requirements, Trinity House has an NHS QR Code which should […]
Health and wellbeing provider sees spike in stress and anxiety calls
Data from health and wellbeing provider Health Assured has revealed that the number of people calling for stress and anxiety support on its EAP (employee assistance programme) helpline increased by 22% in the first three weeks of September compared to the first three weeks in August. In comparison to the same time last year, calls […]
Death of the workplace friendship – how remote working is eroding meaningful connections with colleagues
Friendships at work have long been a debated topic pre-COVID: arguments either side claim these to be both conducive or a hindrance to productivity and creativity. But, according to new research by employee experience platform Perkbox, 45% of 1,296 respondents say that maintaining emotional wellbeing still remains one of the biggest remote working challenges facing […]
Mental health ‘perfect storm’ will affect millions this Winter
The UK is possibly facing its biggest ever mental health crisis since the WWII this winter as a combination of many factors will contribute to the low mood and poor mental health of millions of employees working from home. According to the ONS (Office for National Statistics) 69% of adults in the UK are saying […]
ESCAPE HUNT LAUNCHES REMOTE TEAM BUILDING EXPERIENCES
TripAdvisor’s ‘Travellers’ Choice 2020’, Escape Hunt has unlocked more corporate event offerings, launching virtual team building experiences for businesses working remotely. With office culture looking more than a little different these days and gatherings restricted to six, teams working remotely need fun, positive interruptions to stay connected, motivated and engaged either from their home office […]
Business Travel Association CEO Clive Wratten to speak at PA Life LIVE
Join us next week at the PA Life LIVE digital conference next week when you’ll have the opportunity to learn from business leaders and inspirational speakers about how to navigate your career through the next few months of the Covid-19 pandemic. Taking place on Wednesday September 30th, it’s free to attend – simply register your […]
Venues of Excellence launches ‘Stronger Together’ Campaign for Independent Venues
Venues of Excellence is one of the UK’s largest sales and marketing consortium of specialist conference, meeting and training spaces. With the impact COVID-19 on the conference and events industry and, as venues continue to open their doors, Mandy Jennings, Executive Director of Venues of Excellence (VoE) has launched a ‘Stronger Together’ campaign targeted specifically […]
IBTM World 2020 transitions to virtual
IBTM Events has announced that IBTM World 2020 will transition to being a virtual event this year. This difficult decision has been made in close consultation with partners and is a result of the incredibly unpredictable travel restrictions that continue to be in place across the globe because of COVID-19. “Whilst we have been planning […]
How Businesses Can Connect People Online With Socially Distant Work Socials
COVID-19 has presented many challenges across all sectors but many have been able to swiftly adapt and make the necessary changes to ensure business success during this time. Increasing numbers of people are now working from home and may have found both bliss and anguish in doing so. Large numbers of the public are enjoying […]
How to prepare for 2021 by optimising costs and improving profitability
By MBM Omega 2020 has been a tough year for businesses across almost every industry, with many taking a significant financial hit. So, how can you improve profitability to prepare for a stronger financial year in 2021? Improving profitability Depending on your industry, investing in new product lines or enhancing customer service is a great […]
Half of businesses to ramp digital skills in 2021
More than half of UK businesses (56 per cent) are planning to increase spending on digital skills training budgets for staff next year, in response to the Covid-19 outbreak. That’s according to research IT services provider Transputec, which also revealed that 53 per cent of businesses are planning to increase their IT infrastructure budget next […]
My employee is refusing to social distance at work – What should I do?
Advice by Andrew Willis, Head of Legal at Croner With the global pandemic still playing a significant role in people’s lives, unfortunately some individuals are getting complacent when it comes to social distancing and mask-wearing. This means, that even if you’ve set out a perfect plan to make your workplace COVID-secure, it may not matter. […]
