Jurys Inn is welcoming the corporate world with its new and transformed meetings spaces as part of an extensive overhaul of its Liverpool space. As part of an extensive ยฃ2 million investment into the hotel, the 10 conference and meeting spaces have been transformed in Jurys fresh, new, signature style. The ten fully-flexible rooms have […]
Toby Cruse
Jurys Inn Liverpool launches refurbished meeting and events space
App of the week: Invoice2go
Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we simplify our income with Invoice2go. An intro to Invoice2go Invoice2goโs main goal is […]
Brits are eating the same lunch every day
One in three British workers are about to sit down to the exact same lunch they have every other working day, according to the latest study from food delivery service Deliveroo. The report comes as part of the serviceโs lame lunch amnesty, which is offering free delivered food to replace disappointing dinners across the country. […]
Business leaders set their sights on young innovators
Bosses are taking notice of the youngest workers as CEOs reveal they expect โGeneration Zโ to have a positive impact on business growth and commercial success, according to new figures. A study by graduate recruitment specialist Pareto Law revealed that many senior figures are enthusiastic about how the youth will affect the way businesses work, […]
PA Life readers reveal the worst parts of office life
PA Life readers are undecided on the biggest struggles of the working day, with the commute and the management revealed as joint worst. When asked what workers dread about heading into work each day, a third named the commute as the worst part. This comes following studies showing that the commute in itself causes significant […]
Top 10 stories of the week
As we all return to work, the schools are opening and the daily routine kickstarts again, our top stories this week are looking to help us readjust to the office again. Did you make the most of the summer? With many of our readers admitted they couldnโt afford to take the time out of the […]
Why you should be hiring Millennials
Managers are unsure of what to make of Millennials. Are they the lazy generation or are they too committed? Do they have it all figured out or are they learning it all from the TV? Whatever the case, theyโre shaking up the workplace, and bringing them into your company is the quickest way to futureproof […]
Workers are spending up to 42% earnings a week on steep parking fees
Brits are losing large chunks of their salary each year because of the convenience of parking close to the office, according to a new study. Research commissioned by The Car People revealed that the daily commute is leaving a dent in workersโ wallets as parking near to their workplaces within city centres. London parkers that […]
PA Life readers are choosing stability over their dream jobs
PA Life readers are split when it comes to pursuing their dream j0b, according to our PA Life poll. Many who took place in our poll revealed that their job was stopping them from doing what they loved, with 60% admitting they were unable to pursue their ambitions while in their current position. 53% admitted […]
Whatโs the worst thing about office work?
The average worker spends around two weeks each year, with research revealing the most complained about parts of working in the office. The study was carried out by animal charity SPANA to raise awareness for working animals in developing countries, and revealed that many modern workers across the UK are found to spend a large […]
Business travellers are welcomed over traditional tourism by Visit Flanders
The team at Visit Flanders are setting their sights on the meetings industry after conducting a study revealing that business travellers are more valuable than traditional tourism. To tackle the growing number of conferences in the Belgian region, Visit Flanders have brought in a new events and hotel specialist to help meet demands. The new […]
Boring work is hurting productivity
Boring, repetitive and slow tasks are weighing down Britainโs workforce and stopping real company development despite many tasks having an automated alternative. Tasks like data entry, processing and analysis could be costing businesses around 19 working days a year per employee according to a new study by SnapLogic. The damage done to office productivity leaves […]
Bosses are putting employee wellbeing at risk
Managers could be risking the health of their employees by not taking wellbeing seriously, according to a new report by HR Magazine. The study revealed by the HR news site showed that many businesses could be putting too much pressure on their staff to work outside of their contracted hours, and measures need to be […]
Workers are abandoning their talents
British workers are choosing busier jobs and social media breaks over pursuing their dreams, according to new reports. A study by BIC revealed that 63% of Brits have completely abandoned the talents and hobbies they were passionate about as children, with fears that employees are becoming less creative as a result. Everyday life and hectic […]
Social media is changing our attitudes at work
Social media is affecting the way we present ourselves in the office, according to findings from London Offices. The research revealed that many office workers are getting more tongue-in-cheek with their out of office auto-responses, in ways replicating how they present themselves on more casual social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. The report showed […]
How to know if you had a good job interview
Walking out on an interview doesnโt always leave you with a sense of certainty. Outside of the recruiter giving you a sly smile or declaring you hired on the spot, it can be hard to judge how an interviewer is feeling when it comes to bringing you into their company without asking for feedback. Fortunately, […]
Tuesday Bluesday peaks festive spirit
The final bank holiday of the year points to summer being over as the nationโs thoughts turn to the Christmas holiday highlights, states research by the UKโs largest Christmas party organiser, Best Parties Ever. Analysis carried out by Best Parties Ever shows a peak in demand for Christmas parties on the Tuesday after the final […]
Top 10 stories of the week
Here at PA Life HQ, we’re getting ready to head out for our annual team-building event. Soon we’ll be lost in the Crystal Maze while we work together to win the crystals and find our way out. The sun is finally shining again, and as we put our feet up for the bank holiday, weโre […]