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Switching fonts can save businesses money

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Despite the digital revolution, printing is still a big part of the business world. While it’s common knowledge that reducing the number of pages your company prints can save money, new research by Staples shows simply changing the fonts you use can also cut costs. Staples looked at the cost of ink when printing various […]

Half of UK bosses introduce schemes to tackle wellbeing

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Employers across the UK are finding ways to support workers’ mental and physical health as research shows nearly two thirds of employees experience stress in the workplace. The study by Happiness Works and Robert Half UK revealed that 48% of businesses are offering tools to support wellbeing, while one in seven provide seminars and training […]

De Vere Latimer Estate upgrades for event delegates

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De Vere Latimer Estate, located in Buckinghamshire and part of The Principal Hotel Company, has undergone a renovation of its main function spaces and improved technology as part of the continued roll out of a multimillion pound investment programme in the De Vere country estate hotels portfolio. Home to more than 30 meeting rooms across […]

7 ways mindfulness can lead to happiness

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Today marks the International Day for Happiness, and as you make your way through your Monday routine happiness may not be at the forefront of your mind. While many believe they’re in control of their lives, are you truly engaging with what life has to offer? Mindfulness expert Dana Zelicha has taken a look at […]

Workers never recover from unemployment

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A study has revealed that people never bounce back from unemployment, creating a ‘new normal’ for our wellbeing that never returns to previous levels. Damaging health and wellbeing regardless of age, gender or nationality, unemployment is something that the mind never truly adapts to. Individuals examined in the study were found to have lower life […]

Sea Containers Events celebrates opening with exclusive launch

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New London venue Sea Containers Events hosted an exclusive showcase party last night (Thursday 16 March), welcoming more than 300 guests to celebrate its launch. Managed by award-winning hospitality company Green & Fortune, Sea Containers Events officially opened its doors for commercial events last month. The launch was an opportunity for corporate bookers, agencies and […]

Workers ‘more altruistic’ than expected

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Workers in offices where jobs are at risk are just as concerned about the effects on others as they are about their own security, according to new research. The study by Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University revealed that company reshuffles and fear of redundancies can be driven by more than just self-preservation as […]

4 ways to welcome temporary employees

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With temps representing over 5% of the UK workforce, and that number rising, bosses are being urged to go the extra mile to motivate and collaborate with their temporary staff. Without a ‘one size fits all’ approach to the increasingly diverse temp world, director of Argos for Business Jacqui Glenn has come up with her top […]

Top 10 stories of the week

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We’d like to wish you all a happy St Patrick’s Day. May the luck of the Irish be with you. Did you know it’s also World Sleep Day? The event is designed to bring attention to important sleep issues affecting people all over the globe. So with plenty of cause to celebrate today, let’s find […]

Skyline launches its new iconic Canary Wharf development

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Leading serviced apartment provider Skyline has announced the launch of a prestigious new development in the Canary Wharf district. Scheduled to open in April, Arena Tower is a newly built 45 storey residential skyscraper that boasts an innovative and dynamic contemporary appearance designed by the world-famous architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. Visible right […]

6 ways to combat workplace stress

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It can be hard to work when the stress feels suffocating, and understanding what is happening is the first step to tackling it. Be it your work-life balance or feelings of isolation, research by the Guardian has examined what to do and how to cope when the walls feel like they’re closing in and deadlines […]

Brits spend 18 years of their lives sitting down

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Between commutes, leisure and office time, the average Brit will spend more than 18 years of their adult life sat down, spending around seven hours a day seated, almost 52 hours a week, according to a new study. Vitamin expert Solgar UK commissioned the research to examine concerns that movement is being consistently stripped from our […]

Visitor surge across Mash Media shows

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Publisher and event organiser Mash Media has reported a major increase in attendance across its exhibition portfolio. The report comes following the recent International Confex, Event Production and office* shows, co-located at London Olympia earlier in March, which held one of the biggest global gatherings of event professionals in the UK. The report indicates a year-on-year […]

Win Amazon vouchers with Select Apartments: now ended

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Select Apartments is giving three lucky PA Life readers the chance to win Amazon vouchers, with a top prize of £50. Serviced apartments are the smart alternative to hotels when it comes to feeling at home when you’re away on business. They offer similar facilities to hotels but with the advantage of additional space, a […]

Britain’s top 50 commuter bugbears revealed

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Commuters across the UK have confessed to their greatest irritations on the way to and from the office each day, whether dealing with dawdlers or braving other people’s body odour. The study was run by SPANA, a working animal charity that provides free treatment to horses, donkeys, camels and other animals frequently used in the […]

Five steps to strengthening your office resolve

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AXA PPP healthcare have released a five point plan to help SME managers and employees boost their resilience as research reveals less resilient workers are more prone to losing motivation, less likely to adapt and will have their workplace performance impaired more than other workers. Just 15% of UK workers would rate British resilience as […]

App of the week: Handle

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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 create to-do lists and set reminders directly from our inbox with Handle. An intro […]

Visitor registration opens for The Meetings Show 2017

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Following the success of the 2016 show, the fifth edition of Centaur Live’s The Meetings Show is expected to be the biggest yet. Offering a host of new exhibitors to connect with, a multitude of networking and education opportunities will feature at the event. Visitors will be able to meet and do business with more […]