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Stuart O'Brien

Lacking motivation at work? Pop music is best for a productivity boost

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Flexible office specialist Workthere has created a Spotify playlist for people to listen to whilst working from home to help boost their mood and increase their productivity levels. The playlist was created following research it  conducted into workers attitudes towards listening to music as they work. The research revealed two-thirds (66%) think listening to music whilst working […]

Half of employees admit to making mistakes when it comes to cybersecurity

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43 per cent of employees have made mistakes resulting in cybersecurity repercussions for themselves or their company, according to a new report, The Psychology of Human Error. The report, by Tessian, surveyed 1,000 workers in the UK and 1,000 workers in the US at the height of the coronavirus outbreak in April, to reveal how stress, […]

Travel and Transport touts ‘new era’ for journey management

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Travel and Transport has unveiled a raft of new products and services focused on helping travellers and travel buyers navigate ever-changing rules and regulations brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The tools help at three stages – planning, preparing and on-trip. Travel and Transport’s new Journey Prep tool allows travelers to search a country or state at […]

NEW DATE: PA Life Summit moves to November 19th

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In light of the recent announcement that live events can take place from 1st October, we have made the decision to move the PA Life Summit from 7th September to 19th November at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, where it will now take place as a hybrid event. This is hugely positive news for the […]

Apollo Air Services begins ‘COVID-free’ helicopter travel

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VIP helicopter charter company Apollo Air Services has become the first in the UK to install Aviation Clean Air’s ionizing airborne purification units. The firms says the new technology is proven to deactivate 99.4% of airborne virus including COVID-19, meaning passengers and crew can feel safe in the knowledge that the purified air they breathe, […]

Third of UK workforce concerned don’t trust colleagues’ hygiene

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Over a third (33%) of British workers don’t trust that their colleagues are practicing proper hygiene guidelines, according to new research. The study, conducted by print firm Solopress, reveals the main discomforts for both employers and employees as businesses plan to reopen following the lockdown lift. Pre-pandemic office regularities are now considered uncomfortable, with 44% […]

82% of Brits expect more people will use online learning after lockdown  

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82% of Brits expect more people will use video-based online learning after lockdown, according to the latest research on How Video is Changing the World from Limelight Networks. During lockdown, almost two thirds (65%) of people in the UK have found video-based resources helpful when learning from home and 30% even attended their first ever experience of a virtual business conference. But, how do Brits plan to continue using online video offerings once a return to the office is allowed? […]

The Venues Collection to offer flexible office space

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The Venues Collection has today announced that three of its eight venues will be available to rent as flexible office space on an hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis. This move is in response to the changing shift in working habits and the predicted need for remote workers to meet regularly. The Venues Collection is […]

7 in 10 UK workers embrace working from home as the ‘New Norm’

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With businesses across the world seeing the tangible benefits of a mobile workforce over the last few months, returning to the office may become temporary as working from home potentially becomes a new way of working. That’s according to research collated by Instant Offices, which carried out research to see which countries are currently leading […]

British Safety Council: Workers can’t be pressured to return to offices

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Workers cannot be expected to “blindly obey” the government’s encouragement to return to their offices according to the British Safety Council, despite the prime minister saying that the advice on working from home will change on 1 August. The statement comes as CIPD research suggests many workers are anxious about returning to their normal place […]

UK employee anxiety levels have increased by 240% in one year

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Anxiety in employees has rocketed over the last year, rising 240% over the same period as last year  from 5% to 17%. That’s according to research from Inpulse, which also shows that Stress is another high negative emotion for employees, at 11%, while Isolation rates stands at 7%. An emotion becomes dominant and will be felt and experienced […]

Only 16% of companies effective at setting and communicating goals

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Asana and research firm Censuswide have conducted a survey of over 6,000 knowledge workers from Australia, Germany, Japan, the UK and the US to uncover how distributed work resulting from the COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted organizations’ ability to effectively set, communicate and achieve company-wide goals. Highlights from the survey findings include: Nearly half of […]

Lockdown sees biggest fall in working hours since 1971

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Early indicators for June 2020 suggest that the number of employees in the UK on payrolls is down around 650,000 compared with March 2020, according to data released by the ONS. The largest falls were seen at the start of the pandemic and while the number of payroll employees is still falling the decline is […]

CIPD: Return to work must be gradual and meet three key tests

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New CIPD research suggests many workers are anxious about returning to their normal place of work, with a YouGov survey of 1,080 employees finding that: One in four (26%) people who’ve been attending their workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic say their employer is putting pressure on them to do so One in five (21%) people […]

Here’s what the UK thinks about coronavirus and emerging from lockdown

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The Toluna and Harris Interactive COVID-19 Barometer is a bi-weekly index that taps into a community panel of 30+ million members providing accurate and timely information on the world’s perceptions regarding the Coronavirus. The latest research surveyed 1,078 respondents in the UK and found that despite coming out of lockdown, we’re still hesitant to visit restaurants, […]

Learn from these great speakers at the PA Life Summit – Register today!

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We have a limited number of places remaining for this September’s COVID-safe PA Life Summit – don’t miss out these insightful seminar sessions. 19th November – Hilton London Canary Wharf Your attendance is entirely complimentary and includes access to LIVE seminar sessions and relaxed 1-2-1 meetings with innovative and budget-saving suppliers. Speakers include: “Assertiveness” This fascinating and insightful […]

CHECKING IN: Rubbing shoulders with royalty at the Oatlands Park Hotel

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Just prior to lockdown PA Life was lucky enough to visit the Oatlands Park Hotel for a venue scout and overnight stay – and we think this jewel in the Surrey countryside offers corporate bookers something a little different… One of the most important things to consider when choosing a venue for your event, conference […]

Researching hotels? The PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory can help!

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Are you researching hotels for future trips and events? The PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of hotels covers everything from large to boutique and airports to beach resorts – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start Your Search Now Get listed! Are you […]