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App of the week: Balanced

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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 take some time for ourselves with Balanced. An intro to Balanced Nobody ever said […]

It takes more than 8 years to become part of the furniture at work

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It takes the average employee eight years and four months before they’re seen as part of the furniture at work, it has emerged. A study carried out among 2000 employees found that only with almost a decade of job loyalty would you be considered a dependable presence within a company. A massive 78% believed being […]

Research reveals what we really mean when we say ‘I’m fine’

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A survey into the emotions of the nation has revealed that Brits are apparently feeling ‘fine’. A study of 2000 people has found that the average adult will say ‘I’m fine’ 14 times a week, though really just 19% mean it. Almost a third of those surveyed said they often lie about how they are […]

Brits who work from home lose 2 days a year to distractions

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Brits who work from home lose more than two days a year through distractions from children, pets and friends popping round, according to new research. A study of 2000 office workers showed that despite the supposed benefits of working from home, one in four confessed they never get into ‘work-mode’ and lose track of tasks […]

Bosses don’t think the flu is a good enough reason to call in sick

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New research of UK SMEs from AXA PPP healthcare reveals a productivity dip when ill employees turn up for work, but bosses are dubious that the flu warrants time off. Nearly six out of 10 (58%) managers of British SMEs say productivity suffers when unwell employees show up to work and try to soldier on. Yet, […]

Top 10 stories of the week

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It’s Black Friday, so some of you may be reading this on your phone while you wait in line for some great bargains. Don’t forget we’ve got our own deal on for new PA Life Club members to join for just £60 including VAT – see the link on story eight below. Let’s look back […]

Average employee spends an hour a day on non work-related tasks

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The typical worker now spends an hour a day carrying out non work-related tasks at their desk. Researchers found online banking, replying to personal emails, searching for holidays and even shopping or browsing for new clothes on the internet account for the majority of the 60 minutes spent on personal admin each day. It also […]

4 ways to make a career change without starting over

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Many people hop from job to job in search of better pay or a promotion, but there are others who wake up one day and realise they’re on the wrong career path entirely. Whether it’s a change of industry or a completely different role you’re after, there’s no reason making a move means you have […]

App of the week: Peak

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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 train our brains with Peak. An intro to Peak Mobile games aren’t always about […]

Gender pay gap in high tech significantly higher than national average

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The gender pay gap in the UK’s high tech sector (25%) is significantly higher than the national average (18%), according to the latest data from Mercer. The consultancy also found that small companies have the largest pay gap, with a 30% difference in (median) pay between all male and female employees, and a 26% gap […]

Historic Royal Palaces reveals new exhibition at Kensington Palace to celebrate Diana

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A major new fashion exhibition exploring the style of Diana, Princess of Wales is to open at Kensington Palace alongside a temporary garden celebrating the life of the late Princess in 2017. ‘Diana: Her Fashion Story’ will open in February, and then a temporary White Garden dedicated to the princess will open in time for […]

PA Life Christmas party provides festive fun for readers

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PA Life held its annual PA Life Christmas Party on 7 November at ICEBAR LONDON. ICEBAR LONDON is one of the capital’s most unique event venues, offering a cold sensory experience where the walls, bar, tables and even drinking glasses are made from crystal clear Torne River ice from Jukkasjärvi in Northern Sweden. More than […]

Laughology Happiness Awards announce Britain’s happiest worker and workplace

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The Outward Bound Trust is officially the happiest workplace in the UK. The organisation won the accolade at the Laughology Happiness Awards 2016. Winners were honoured at a ceremony in London on 18 November. And in an impressive double, Outward Bound Trust youth leader Rob Smith was also declared the UK’s happiest employee. The awards […]

PA Life Club Black Friday deal for new members

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Have you been considering joining the PA Life Club? This Black Friday (25 November) we’re offering new members and entire year’s worth of membership benefits for just £60 inclusive of VAT – that’s £19 off the normal price. Plus, if you sign up by 30 November you’ll receive an extra month of membership completely free. […]

Survey reveals Britain’s worst colleagues

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Workplaces around the UK are apparently filled with nightmare colleagues who make their fellow employees’ lives hell. That’s the finding of national workplace law consultancy Protecting.co.uk, which says that bosses tend to struggle with problem employees because they are worried about being drawn into wrongful dismissal cases. But as Protecting.co.uk says, managers and workers alike have […]

Quality is paramount at TBR Global Chauffeuring

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TBR Global Chauffeuring is a luxury ground transportation provider with an obsession for quality control, providing high-end chauffeur services for corporate transfers, financial roadshows and specialist events. Operating in more than 3000 cities and with offices across the world from London to Boston, Glasgow to Shanghai and Dubai to Hong Kong, TBR holds a global […]

Concise GuestList App takes the stress out of event check-in

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Concise knows event check-in can be a hectic time, so here are some benefits to using their GuestList App and ways to make your guests feel like VIPs. Check-in guests quickly and easily GuestList streamlines the check-in process and guarantees your guests a smooth arrival. You can quickly search your attendee list and identify guests […]

Money worries cause Brits 70 sleepless nights a year

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Brits are suffering more than 70 sleepless nights a year over money worries, according to new research. The average person has almost six broken nights a month, adding up to more than 71 a year. And it’s not just our sleep that is suffering – more than a quarter of people admit that money worries are […]