It would appear PAs aren’t the only ones who get unusual requests. Peeling the pith from satsuma segments, stacking coat hangers and unknotting Christmas lights are among the most bizarre tasks Brits have been asked to do at work, according to new research. A study of 2000 workers across the country has revealed a top […]

Job satisfaction in the public sector is at its highest level in four years and wider post-referendum optimism is evident among UK employees. However, there is still ample room for improvement in employee development and career progression, which employers must address quickly so as not to lose valuable talent. This is according to the latest […]

The average working adult is only 59% happy in their current job role. Researchers asked 2000 employees to rate their level of contentment at work across 11 key areas, from pay and company perks to relationships with colleagues and the management team. The study found workers are generally happy with their holiday allowance and relationship […]

Nearly half (48%) of millennials feel they ‘lack control’ at work, with 18-34 year olds keen to get more flexibility in their working lives, according to new research from St James’s Place Academy, the training and development arm of the FTSE100 financial services company. The prolonged squeeze on younger people’s earnings is also reflected within […]

Making the decision to start your own business as a virtual assistant and offer your tiptop organisational skills is a big step to take. While making money is obviously the goal for any start-up company, it’s important to be happy doing what you do. Here are a few tips for finding the right balance. 1 […]

“My job is killing me.” It’s a phrase many of us have uttered at some point in our career, but a new study shows a high-stress job with no freedom might just lead you to an early grave. Researchers at Indiana University Kelley School of Business studied 2300 people from a range of vocations over […]

A recent survey of 2800 millennials carried out by talent assessment and analytics firm Jombay reveals that quality of work is the top motivator for the next generation of employees. More than 80% of respondents said quality is their top motivator when it comes to work – so no matter how many times they change […]

A new study conducted in America reveals that job dissatisfaction among workers in their 20s or 30s can cause poor health later in life. Research by Ohio State University shows that embittered workers presented worse mental health by their 40s. They were also more likely than happy employees to suffer from regular sleep trouble and […]

A new study conducted at the University of Zurich shows job burnout may be caused by a disconnect between an employee’s needs and the characteristics of his or her job. This mismatch between personality and work environment makes people more prone to burnout. In other words, if you’re an outgoing person and your job inhibits […]

We’ve covered how to write a stellar CV and how to shine at a job interview; now you’ve landed a job offer. What factors should you take into consideration in the negotiation process? Here are five important things to think about before accepting a job offer. 1 Pay and benefits Do some research to make […]

Thinking of picking up and moving to a different town or city for pastures new? Recruitment site Glassdoor has done some maths to create a list of the “20 Best UK Towns & Cities to Work In” based on how easy it is to get a job, median salaries, average home value and overall employee […]

Research conducted by Reed in Partnership into the scale of “underemployment” shows that one in 10 employees want to work more hours. The research, based on official employment figures, reveals that the number of workers who want to work more hours rises to one in five among part-time employees. It also found that the gap […]

We report a lot on why you should leave a bad job and how to find a new one, but sometimes there are perks to sticking with a role. It comes down to more than just better pay. Here are a few reasons to stay at a job longer. More holiday – Many companies reward […]

Techies around the world often argue about which web browser is the best, but new research shows your choice might say more about your work habits. Studies show Firefox and Google Chrome users are more dedicated to their jobs than those who pick Microsoft Internet Explorer. Professor Adam Grant released the findings of research conducted […]

People often talk about the back-to-work blues following a long weekend, but according to a recent survey 71% of employees are satisfied with their wellbeing at work. The 2016 Edenred-Ipsos Barometer shows that an average of seven out of 10 employees worldwide are happy at work, with the UK sitting right on that number. The […]

Employees’ individual experience of fairness at work can have an impact on their health, according to a new study conducted in conjunction with the University of East Anglia. The research, done in partnership with Stockholm University, looked at whether perceptions of ‘procedural justice’, such as processes for rewards, pay, promotion and assignments, are related to […]

The average UK salary is still well below £30,000, although some industries pay better than others and the gender gap carries its own frightening statistics. Some firms tend to compensate employees very well, as Glassdoor has released a list of the 10 highest paying companies in the UK. These companies – many of them international […]

Stephanie Harper, Senior HR Projects Manager at Law At Work (LAW) recently attended LAW’s HR Directors strategic event. One of the key topics was the importance of happiness at work. She gives her take on how and why to inspire happiness at work, what the business benefits are and where the responsibility lies in an […]