One in five office workers say they have put on at least a stone in weight over the last year and most believe sitting at their desk all day is affecting their health, according to a study by audio communications firm Plantronics. The survey reveals that three out of four employees only leave their desk […]

The former PA to Tom Benson, owner of two New Orleans sports teams, has filed action against the businessman for a significant amount of back pay. In new court papers, he alleges his dismissal was timed after he was questioned in a mental competency lawsuit against Benson. Rodney Henry’s original lawsuit against the New Orleans […]

Research tells us that new workers are as likely to have an accident in the first six months of a job as they are for the rest of their working lives. The British Safety Council’s campaign Speak Up, Stay Safe aims to confront such needless injury and ill-health by raising young people’s awareness about workplace […]

Figures released today show that the UK continues to face a worsening skills crisis. Despite the overall rise in job creation, the vacancy rate continues to increase and is particularly acute in specialist areas such as IT and engineering. The latest Labour Market Figures, produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal there are […]

The inability to concentrate on tasks for extended amounts of time is usually seen as a bad thing. But a new study suggests people who are easily distracted may actually be intellectually superior to their colleagues. According to psychiatrist Dr Ned Hallowell, clever people find it difficult to prioritise which idea to focus on and […]

Recruitment specialist Glassdoor has released its list of the 25 Best Jobs in the UK for 2016. While personal assistant came in last place, it can still be considered a win because the rankings are based on number of job openings, salary and career opportunities. At number 25, the role of personal assistant carries an […]