The British public is in support of taking the Covid-19 vaccination with two thirds willing to have the jab as soon as it is available. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed only 17 per would refuse to take it, with 19 per cent stating they were still unsure. Fewer than one in ten (eight per cent) […]

Children crying on Santa’s knee has topped a poll of the most embarrassing moments for parents at Christmas. Other cringeworthy events include youngsters telling a relative they don’t like their present, asking them how much it cost, or opening the wrong gift. The poll of 2,000 parents revealed 15 per cent of youngsters told someone […]

Small business owners are spending the equivalent of an entire working day a month doing extra cleaning in their premises in the wake of Covid-19, a study has found. Prior to the pandemic businesses typically devoted 32 minutes a day to sanitation, but this has now risen to 51 minutes. That is an additional nine hours […]

Almost six in ten women are ditching make-up and embracing the natural look – as their skin becomes a bigger priority. A study of 2,000 women found that fewer social events and less face-to-face contact has seen 59 per cent going bare-faced more than ever before. And more than one in four admitted to buying less […]

Almost half of adults don’t think they’ve made a difference to society in their jobs. Millions fear they haven’t contributed to the wider world in their career – whether by helping vulnerable people, the local community or the environment. As a result, 45 per cent feel guilt or shame about what they do for a […]

Brits are set to spread Christmas cheer this year by checking in on elderly neighbours, donating to food banks and helping others with their grocery shop. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found festive spirit is still alive and well with 38 per cent planning to do something kind for the local community this December. Other thoughtful […]

Six in ten Brits intend to give ‘experiences’ instead of material gifts this year, as the pandemic makes them appreciate living in the moment. Three quarters of 2,000 adults surveyed said they would get more of a kick out of an event or something to do rather than a physical item as people long for […]

Today marks International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) and this years’ theme is ‘not all disabilities are visible’. SimpleUsability, is keen to encourage businesses to consider this when interacting with their customers and has been providing research into the experiences of those with disabilities and additional needs. The agency is now calling on other businesses […]

According to a recent study, three quarters of adults get a ‘green glow’ from doing something positive for the environment. A feeling of joy comes from sorting the recycling into the correct boxes, batch cooking to minimise food waste, and by purchasing second-hand clothes. Other satisfying tasks include buying eco-friendly tech, cycling or walking instead of […]

If you knew you could get away with a little white lie would you tell it? Four in ten Brits have revealed that they would happily be dishonest if they thought they couldn’t be found out. Researchers who carried out a study of 2,000 adults found that half of us would pocket any cash left […]

Would you consider yourself a ‘couch potato’? This is a person who is physically active in their leisure time, but who also spends long periods of time sat time, which isn’t unusual for many office workers. However, it seems employees are wrongly assuming that keeping active during leisure time will protect them from the danger […]

British workers are least likely to ask an employer about flexible working opportunities when it comes to finding out about workplace benefits, new research has found. The research of 1,500 UK employees, which was conducted by Badenoch & Clark, found 18 per cent of employees felt uncomfortable when asking about flexible hours, despite flexible working […]

Learning about the meetings and events industry has proven to be the most important personal development focus for event planners, reports new research. According to the study that was carried out by The Meetings Show, a survey of almost 200 planners found that 18 per cent would prioritise learning about the industry. Meanwhile, the same […]

Having control of your privacy has never been more important to Brits, especially since the implementation of the new GDPR law and scandals such as Cambridge Analytica and Facebook. In fact, it’s so important to some employees that 43 per cent would request a payrise in order to show their boss their WhatsApp messages. In […]

Have you ever been guilty of a security breach at work? It turns out that more than a third of senior executives believe the blame lies with younger employees. A new independent study into attitudes of the next generation workforce about cybersecurity, commissioned by Centrify, found that over a third of 18 to 24-year-olds are […]

UK businesses are failing to recognise employees’ anxieties around communication in the workplace, a new study has found. Known as work-related performance anxiety, the business world’s equivalent to stage fright, more and more workers are reporting a feeling of anxiousness at least once a week (five times a month). These results were documented within the […]

As Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off, almost one third of UK employees have revealed that they would not feel comfortable talking to their manager about mental health problems. Researchers have discovered that in excess of nine million workers would ‘dread’ discussing their mental wellbeing with their superior due to a fear of being judged. […]

There are many jobs that need completing in the workplace, from cleaning up after a board meeting to making the teas or coffees for the weekly meeting. Dubbed ‘office housework’ by Harvard Business Review, it seems these less than glamorous tasks are often being left to the women and people of colour in the office. […]