Experts are urging workers to be more vigilant in the office as studies name workplaces among the most unhealthy daily destinations. A report by hygiene expert Dr Lisa Ackerley explains that increased office cleanliness could reduce the number of sick days per year, as the study revealed that nearly 50% of respondents admitted to not […]

Tara Jackson, ex-PA and holistic self-care and wellbeing coach, presents her top tips for staying healthy on holiday to mark the release of her new e-book Healthy Sunshine Holidays. Staying healthy when you are away from home can be hard. It doesn’t matter whether it’s for work, for holidays with friends and family, or even […]

New research shows almost half of UK employees keep their workplace snack habits a secret from their partners. A survey by IronmongeryDirect shows 47% don’t tell their significant others about their eating habits, while a fifth lie about their snack and meal choices at work. Some (34%) even go so far as to bring in […]

During Mental Health Awareness Week, Christopher Harvey, founder of executive wellbeing coaching company Harvey Sinclair has called for businesses to take urgent action to look after the mental health of their employees and for workplace wellbeing to be supported as much as diversity and inclusion have been by policies and government regulations. Harvey says: “The […]

British workers are at risk of burning out, as reports show many across the UK are working overtime at weekends and even taking their work on holiday with them. The study by workspace provider Regus revealed that 30% of British employees work through their free time, with concerns being raised that not enough is being […]

More than half of British workers are coming to work unwell, increasing workplace sickness and compromising productivity, new figures show. New research by office solutions brand Fellowes report a rise in ‘presenteeism’ across the UK, as workers suffering from illnesses, aches, pains and other health problems come to the office instead of addressing and treating […]

Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week, we learn more about our mental health with Recover. An intro to Recover With […]

Almost a third of UK workers (32%) feel that having remote access to the workplace means they can’t switch off in their personal time, according to the latest CIPD/Halogen Employee Outlook report. The survey of more than 2,000 UK employees found that workers are divided on whether remote access to the workplace is a positive […]

The idea that having a positive mental attitude will help us at work – and in our lives generally – has been with us for decades. There is now a body of evidence that optimism can help us in many ways. Dr Sally Norton, Founder of vavistalife.com explains further Many people see positivity as a […]

Business travel is making many appreciate who they’re leaving behind at home, according to new research. A study by luxury apartment service CitySuites has revealed that more than three in five people believe working away from home improved their relationships. 40% of workers surveyed travel more than once every six months, with a majority admitting […]

Research has revealed that a sizeable proportion of employees diagnosed with or treated for a mental health related condition feel they are treated differently by their manager (27%) or by colleagues (22%) compared with those who have a physical or visible illness. According to the study by AXA PPP healthcare, more than a third of […]

Psychological wellbeing organisation Positive Group has revealed a surge over the past year in the number of people taking an interest in mental health programmes. The group worked with 40% more people in 2016 than the year previous, as the company believes more people are starting to learn and develop their understanding of the importance […]

Tara Jackson, ex-PA and holistic self-care and wellbeing coach, advises PAs how they can focus on themselves when they’re having a bad day Do you ever wake up and everything just irritates you? You can’t decide what to wear. It doesn’t look good on you when you actually find something that might be okay, or […]

Does work feel stale lately but you still love what you do? Perhaps you’re ready to move on but want to make the most of your job until you find a new one. Either way, it’s important to take steps to be happy at work. Glassdoor recently outlined five ways to keep a positive attitude, […]

The average Brit feels like they need a break just 29 days after they return from their last holiday, a study has found. Just over four weeks after getting back from a break has been identified as the point where fatigue starts to set in, work performance starts to slide and we feel the need […]

Today (7 April) is World Health Day and this year’s focus is on mental health. Ensuring good mental health in the workplace is vital to any organisation’s success but is often an area that is overlooked. According to leading cognitive health expert, author of Executive Function and founder of My Cognition Keiron Sparrowhawk, much more […]

Luxury accommodation provider CitySuites is looking to reduce stress associated with business travel through a new series of partnerships. The new initiative has seen CitySuites team up with businesses such as 24 hour personal trainer ProFit, catering team Mindful Chef and beauty brands Fint+Flint and Toni & Guy. Aiming to give residents the option of […]

Office supplies company Fellowes has announced the launch of the ‘next generation workstation,’ which hopes to boost European productivity by 60% and potentially save billions of Euros in the process. The move towards Sit-Stand technology aims to encourage active working as a way to retain talent, increase worker productivity, lower absence and reduce illness. Statistics […]