Staff shortages and retention are the biggest concerns for businesses across the UK in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, as demand for workers continues to hit new records. According to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), the UK is experiencing the worst staff shortages since 1997, with a 200% increase in advertised vacancies. And […]

With more than three quarters (76.4%) of UK professionals intending to look for a new job in 2022 according to a new survey by CV-Library, Adrian Lewis, Commercial Director at Activ People HR advises that rewarding staff and showing appreciation could be key to retention and has never been more important this festive season. This follows a […]

The majority of UK workers (82%) want their workplace to provide more frequent team-building events, a new survey has revealed. The Lunch Break Bonding survey, conducted by Just Eat for Business, delves into office workers’ perception of social lunch breaks, scheduled meetings and team building events, and is paired with expert commentary on the importance of […]

The final speakers for Wednesday’s PA Life LIVE digital conference have been revealed. The conference will run from 9.30am to 4.05pm on Wednesday June 24th and is focused on HELPING YOUR COMPANY RETURN TO BUSINESS POST LOCKDOWN. Your free pass to PA Life LIVE gives you access to LIVE Webinar sessions including: Risk Assessment & Planning For […]

PA Life spoke to Tom Baigrie, founder and CEO of the UK’s leading life insurance broker, LifeSearch, which employs 500 staff across the UK. With teams spread around the country while keeping safe during the pandemic , it’s more important than ever for senior people to lead from the top, to ensure that morale as […]

For leaders and those running teams remotely, the relentless task of maintaining positive staff morale in 2020 might just be their biggest business challenge to date, according to a report by Offices.co.uk. “Everyone is under huge strain, but it’s important for business bosses to recognise that staff are their best long-term asset and they need […]