By Yvonne Smyth, Director of Hays Human Resources Working from home can present a number of challenges, particularly to professionals who haven’t had experience of this before. It has the potential to feel isolating and lonely if you are used to an office environment, which is where proactively looking after your wellbeing comes into play. […]
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There has been a surge of positive attitude about health and well-being in the workplace in the last few years, including a drive from the chief medical officer for the UK Government, Professor Dame Sally Davies. Yet many companies are slow to actually make changes and take action. Understanding how to encourage health and well-being in […]
Time-poor UK workers are not doing anything to relieve stress outside of work – ironically often due to not having the time – according to new research out today. A survey of 1,015 UK adults in employment carried out by learning marketplace, Obby.co.uk, revealed that 48% of British workers do little or nothing at all […]
The latest company to offer a discount for PA Life Club members comes from the deliciously sweet My Baker. My Baker is an online concierge service connecting independent bakers to clients looking to order bespoke cakes, biscuits, macarons and other based goods. The company has built a community of over 100 talented bakers, ranging […]
It’s no secret that being a PA/EA is stressful. The job can be very full on, with little to no time to relax and compose yourself. We all know that taking a moment for yourself can benefit your work and your health. Vincenzo Ferrara finds out if this is where Headspace comes in. Headspace is a […]
By ActivAbsence In the UK and worldwide, we are a fan of taking up the holidays produced by our American cousins. With most of the world now celebrating Halloween and who can forget the sales on Black Friday? However, the latest celebration that has swept the USA that we think could take on the world […]
A third of workers have lied about their reason for calling in sick, over fears of stigma in the workplace, a study has found. Instead of telling the truth about health problems which mean they need the time off, employees would rather pretend they have a different complaint to their boss or work colleagues. And […]
It’s official – workers are at their happiest at 3:25pm, a study has revealed. Researchers looking into the peaks and troughs of the working population’s mood found the average day will see eight happy moments – but five low points. Employees are likely to experience highs when waking after a brilliant night’s sleep, receiving appreciation […]
Long working hours, tiredness and not enjoying exercise are the top reasons for not keeping fit Is your boss making you unfit? If you work in the travel and transport sectors, research says he/she is. But other professions are also risking their health due to work pressures. Research commissioned by Gympass and exploring the UK’s […]
PA Life’s Toby Cruse get’s his hands on the latest ‘handshake’ ergonomic mouse by Dutch designer BakkerElkhuizen This isn’t the first time our readers have taken an interest in BakkerElkhuizen’s unique, ergonomic office designs, but after the popularity of our recent story covering their latest vertical mouse, built to reduce repetitive strain and wrist injury, […]
Welcome to 2018! Leaving behind the old year and propelling ourselves confidently into the new can be a daunting feeling but with a little bit of hard work and self-determination, this could be the year that your dreams come true. Declared one of Google’s top apps as well as Apple’s recent App of the Day, […]
Which is the best diet for you? Emerging from the holiday period and into the new year with a full stomach, a sore head a mix of regret and satisfaction, the urge to diet is never higher than in January but where do you turn? Do you cut out entire food groups, do you turn […]
From fitness to finance, technology is tracking more and more aspects of our lives, with the younger generation expected to use their devices to keep an eye on everything from their diets to their sleep patterns, but how much of your life do you record? With pedometers, heart rate monitors and calorie counting apps and […]
Mental health is a growing concern for businesses. This year, everyone from employees to recruitment to bosses and even the Government have taken notice of the impact mental health can have on a workplace. PA Life readers have revealed that, despite more and more companies embracing and valuing mental health, 44% still don’t feel comfortable […]
November is the month where most Brits will end up slipping back into their old ways, and not always for the better according to new research. A study by Electric Tobacconist has revealed that the month before Christmas, and the stress it brings, sees a large number of us turning to bad habits to make […]
British workers are being told to step out in the sunlight as reports reveal that shorter days and longer office hours are affecting our vitamin D intake. The study, by Healthspan, showed that many are spending just an hour in the sun every day as the winter draws in. The average working Brit is taking in […]
Nobody feels confident all the time, millions of Brits struggle with the way they look every day, but why do we do it? Talking at the London PA Summit, life coach and hypnotherapist Caroline Wellingham from Raise the Bar wants people to embrace their bodies and work on their own positivity. Be your best friend […]
