As the mercury rises, there are a number of impacts on office staff. Whether it be disputes over climate controls or laxity of lunch hours, the summer sun can adversely affect staff’s working environment and mentality. A survey conducted by One Poll on behalf of air conditioning and heating specialists Andrews Sykes Hire, has revealed…
The summer can give a real boost to energy levels within the workplace. Getting out of bed in the warmth and sunlight doesn’t even seem so bad, and thanks to the various sporting events, music festivals, holidays it seems that everyone has something to look forward to. But, we’ve long since passed the era when…
..But expenditure increases as families treat children Household incomes fall by 7% to £2,003 in line with school holiday season Amount spent on children’s activities soars by 33% year on year Family debts creep up by 13% over quarter to £10,563 The latest Aviva Family Finances Report, shows the average family income has fallen from…
With less than 150 days to go to the London 2012 Games, the number of students who have registered for a summer job at the Games through SummerJobs website has now topped 100,000. Run by Adecco, the official recruitment services provider of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Summer Job of a Lifetime site is…
– The average worker in the UK takes five sick days a year -Five million absences were attributed to the 2006 World Cup The number of sick days taken this summer is set to increase by up to 20 per cent, warns managing partner, Alison Loveday from Manchester-based law firm Berg. Loveday urges employers to…
Summer may seem a long way off but celebrations have already begun to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. To mark the occasion there will be an extra bank holiday on Tuesday 5 June 2012 – the last bank holiday in May has also been moved to Monday 4 June. Employers may find themselves having to…
Unpredictable though the British weather may be, temperatures in the UK in the summer can still reach heat wave proportions so it’s important to be aware of the dangers and prepare accordingly. Many heat-related illnesses can be easy to prevent or treat if you notice the symptoms soon enough. Common conditions in the summer are…