Dakota Murphey discusses a fairly new add-on to the tools of improving employee wellbeing, and ultimately workplace productivity. That’s business benefiting of employees bringing hobbies to work. We often think of hobbies as something that we do exclusively in our free time. Something for us to enjoy in the hours away from work. And it […]

Employee Appreciation Day is arguably more important than ever this time around. Against a backdrop of the Great Resignation, a cost-of-living crisis and an uncertain economic future, employees want to feel that they are valued by their employer and that they are being rewarded for it. If not, you risk losing staff, as Blackhawk Network […]

Employers are urged to ‘Close the Care Gap’ on workplace cancer support this World Cancer Day which is on February 4th, 2023. RedArc believes employers can play their part in this year’s World Cancer Day, the theme of which is ‘Close the Care Gap,’ by focusing attention on ensuring employees living with cancer get the […]

Keeping your focus is vital in today’s fast-paced work environment. With constant distractions from email, social media, and colleagues, it can be easy to lose track of what you’re supposed to be doing. We need to make sure that we’re not letting these distractions get the best of us by managing them as best as […]

Is bullying on the rise because we are reaching boiling point? by Thom Dennis, CEO at Serenity in Leadership Statistics show that one in four of us has experienced bullying at work. Analysis conducted by law firm Fox & Partners revealed that bullying claims increased by 44% from 581 to 835 between March 2021 and […]

Tom Moyes, partner in the Employment law at Blacks Solicitors shares his advice for employers on the importance of supporting and managing stress in the workplace. International Stress Awareness Week is the 07th-11th November. It is reported that 822,000 people in the UK suffer from work-related stress and health issues1. Following these reports, there is […]

While employees across the United States and Europe continue to report high levels of stress, a surprising percentage do not take full advantage of their workplace’s wellbeing initiatives, despite employers’ continued prioritisation of these programmes, a new survey has found. According to findings from Alight and Business Group on Health’s research series, 2022 Alight International […]

According to Statista, the most common type of stress experienced by Brits is workplace stress  – with 79% of respondents saying they frequently feel this type of stress. But when it comes to the specific UK work industries, which is the most stressful occupation? A new study by Private Rehab Clinic Delamere reveals just this. […]

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 […]