The PA Life team has been out and about across the world this week seeking brilliant new content for our upcoming issues. Bringing things back home, let’s have a look at our top 10 most read stories of the week.
1. 6 ways to boost staff productivity
According to research by Love Energy Savings, 43% of UK workers don’t feel that their current employer does enough to keep them engaged. To have any chance of long-term business success it is important to have a team of happy and committed employees, so what perks can businesses introduce to boost staff productivity?
2. 1 in 3 meeting attendees are falling asleep
The afternoon drop in productivity across the nation’s meeting attendees is a well-known occurrence according to a recent survey, with 44% of respondents confirming they feel less productive between 2pm-4pm.
3. Avery launches guide to organisation alongside new office life study
Have you ever wondered how much of your time in the office is spent on the phone, reading emails, drinking tea and looking for missing stationery? A new study from Avery UK has lifted the lid on office life, revealing that the average office worker will drink 24,684 cups of tea, fall out with colleagues 479 times and send 400,816 emails during their working lifetime.
4. Win dinner for two at Gilgamesh or Shaka Zulu
Camden Dining, which includes such famous venues as Gilgamesh and Shaka Zulu, is offering two lucky readers the chance to win a meal for two worth up to £200 in one of these fabulous restaurants.
5. 4 tips for writing an elevator pitch
An elevator pitch is a quick introduction that provides others with information about who you are, what you do and what you have to offer. Its name refers to the amount of time you have to make a good first impression during a lift ride from reception to the manager’s office. Getting it right is tough, but here are four tips to help you right yours.
6. Oktoberfest East set to bring Bavaria to London
This autumn, beer lovers will descend on Oval Space for an alternative Bavarian-themed experience like no other. Under an Alpine canopy, Oktoberfest East will bring the very best traditional aspects of the famous Bavarian beer festival to the heart of East London from 28 September-8 October, complete with a unique and immersive food offering and live music for revellers to dance into the night.
7. Brits can only fully relax for 36 minutes a day
The average Brit is only able to fully relax for 36 minutes a day – just three hours across the working week, new research reveals.
8. Top desk etiquette tips
Your desk is your space when you’re at work. It is a sacred bubble that you keep as your own, but remember that what you do with it can affect your colleagues, especially if you work in an open-plan office. Here are some top tips from Staples to help you adhere to desk etiquette.
9. Recruiters reveal ‘arrogance’ as the biggest turn-off when interviewing candidates
Candidates on the hunt for new jobs are being warned by recruiters not to cross the line from confidence to arrogance in their interviews.
10. App of the week: FinderVenue
FinderVenue is a venue-finding agency that offers its services completely free. Powered by Jigsaw Conferences, the team gathers information from you regarding your requirements and finds venues for you to consider. You’ll receive instant proposals with no obligations and absolutely no fees. Plus, FinderVenue monitors industry rates daily, so you’ll always get the best quote on price.
