Do you feel optimum productivity under the sound of silence, whilst a co-worker thrives with the pulsating beats of the office playlist? Maybe the vibrant #positivevibes prints on your colleague’s home office throw you off on Teams calls? There could be a reason for this – and it likely comes down to your personality type. […]

With the conversation around menopause and the workplace becoming a focal point in recent months, workplace discrimination and employment law solicitors Beecham Peacock reveal the current status of employment rights relating to menopause and how these might change in the future… Key findings: Despite 1 in 10 women in the UK who worked during the […]

I’m excited to be able to tell you about my first issue as the Editor of PA Life. It’s great to be here, working with a fantastic team, making sure we bring you, our readers, stories that are interesting, inspiring and helpful for your work as Professional Assistants. PA Life Club & PA Profiles I’ve […]

The government’s decision to scrap the Employment Bill from the Queen’s Speech at the State Opening of the Parliament on 10th of May was a big disappointment to the HR community. The long-awaited bill was initially promised to be delivered in the Queen’s Speech in 2019. The Financial Times reported that the new legislation has […]

Creating a healthier, happier place of work should start in the office. Caine Bird, HR Contributor and Writer, offers some advice… Whilst workplace wellbeing tackles a spectrum of ideas about how work and health are interrelated, the role of office design is one that’s often overshadowed. The impact of a workplace environment on employee productivity […]

Matt Ephgrave (pictured), Managing Director at Just Eat for Business, on how to help employees adapt into their new working routine while prioritising well-being in the office and at home… Last month, the scrapping of Plan B guidelines gave businesses the go ahead to bring their staff back to the office, with most adopting a […]

60% of professionals have reported a rise in ‘new challenges’ post-pandemic when working with colleagues from different generations – with 40% reportedly ‘not on the same page’ as their teammates when it comes to workplace values. According to an annual survey from professional services recruiter Robert Walters, intergenerational conflict in the workplace has taken a […]

The crisis unfolding in Ukraine is a cause of concern for many across the world. These are turbulent times so employers will need to be mindful of staff members that are from the impacted countries, or those who have relatives and friends there that may be in danger. Kate Palmer, HR Advice & Consultancy Director at […]

As many workplaces have gradually switched to a flexible working scheme, alternating between working in the office and at home, there is no hiding that employees may currently be struggling to receive support for their physical health and keep active. The NHS suggests that adults should be aiming for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity […]

By Kate Palmer, HR Advice & Consultancy Director Bullying, or harassment, in the workplace is, sadly, not at all uncommon. Just take a look at the news; every day we see stories of people taking their employers to tribunal as a result of bullying allegations. Even institutions like Downing Street, which just weeks ago made […]

RedArc is warning employers to be aware of a potential rise in the number of employees with new or recurring eating disorders, as staff return to the workplace. RedArc explains that eating disorders are complex and disabling mental health conditions that affect all ages, genders and backgrounds, and include bulimia, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food […]

When you think of random acts of kindness you may think of an unexpected gift of flowers, helping an old person across the road or paying somebody a compliment. What doesn’t spring to mind for most people is work. With random acts of kindness day happening on 17th February one company is calling for more […]

If Workplace Wellbeing is on your agenda, the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of workplace wellbeing specialists cover everything from from physical, emotional and mental health. Start your search for a Workplace Wellbeing Specialist now Not part of the PA Life Recommended Supplier […]

The UK offers one of the best work-life balances in the world according to a new study by office designers, Diamond Interiors, with typical British office workers getting among the best deals when it comes to working hours and annual leave allocations. Exploring the typical work-life of employees both pre and during the pandemic, the study […]

With the recent news that Boris Johnson has dropped the work from home guidance with immediate effect, offices across the UK are now back open for business. But many workers may find it daunting to be back in a different territory after a long time remote working, with searches for ‘can I refuse to go […]

Employees have had a very unsettled time recently. The New Year is a good opportunity to re-set and to offer staff the boost they need to be able to face 2022 with a positive and productive outlook, as Brett Hill, distribution director at Towergate Health & Protection, explains… Employees have suffered from lack of routine and […]

By Caine Bird, Technical HR Writer at IRIS HR Navigating the global pandemic has been, for what feels like every business, a challenge without an obvious resolution. With headlines discussing the Omicron variant, and its potential impact on the UK, many office managers and HR professionals are revisiting once again how they plan to operate in […]

The impact of the continuing Covid pandemic means that health and wellbeing support in 2022 will be hugely influenced by factors outside of the work environment. Brett Hill, distribution director at Towergate Health & Protection makes his predictions for the coming year and explains how employers will play a crucial role… The impact of missed […]