Our working habits and office lifestyle have been the focus of our most popular stories this week, could this be anything to do with the summer ending decidedly abruptly? As the kids are all back in school and Christmas feels much closer than it should be, check out the stories that have piqued your interest the most this week, and see if there’s anything you missed. And don’t forget to check out our brand new Venue of the Weekย segment as we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world.
- How HR needs to learn from Netflix
CEOs of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are losing a fifth of their working week to HR activities, leading to many becoming unfocussed on business strategy and the ongoing growth of the company, according to new research. A report from HR software platformย breatheHRย has urged bosses to embrace the โNetflixโ approach as they risk weakening their business by prioritising busywork. - See the 12 worst commuters we deal with every day
Commuting is a cause of daily stress for most of us, and itโs not going to change any time soon. The work commute was ranked among PA Life readersโย worst parts of office life, sharing the lead with bad bosses, and the people the other people on the road or taking the same transport as us is a main reason for stress. - App of the Week: Off the Grid
Have you ever grown tired of the constant buzzing, dinging and ringing your devices make but you still canโt help but answer the call? Our featured app this week is helping users goย Off the Grid. - Are you annoying your colleagues…?
New research has found that body odour, interrupting a meeting and a messy desk are the top three annoyances for office staff. - Do you get a lunch break?
PA Life readers have revealed their lunch habits, with some admitting they work straight through their lunch break. Following reports that some Brits are eatingย the same lunch every day, our readers revealed their midday meal choices, but not many admitting to having the same dish on different days.
Digital Edition: September 2017
- Check out our latest magazine, featuring our profile with EA to the MD of the Monaco Tourist Authority, Noรฉmi Guy…
- Should non-smokers get fresh air breaks?
Workers across the country feel like theyโre missing out on breaks because they donโt smoke, according to a new survey conducted byย Flavour Boss. The research revealed that many think a short โfresh air breakโ for those who donโt smoke would benefit employee productivity, morale, and health. - How Unique are You?
New research has uncovered the odds of you being one of a lucky few with certain appearances, possessions, and abilities. - Altitude London celebrates its 10th anniversary with a birthday showcase
Itโs not every year a company celebrates their 10thย birthday, so to celebrate we pulled out all the stops to showcase the best the venue has to offer. And what an evening it was! Thank you to all the guests and suppliers that made the evening such a great success. - Britain marked โsick man of Europeโ as Brits are working too hard
British life expectancy is trailing behind the rest of Europe, with the gap only expected to get wider according to expert statements. Writing inย The Times, public health specialist Sir Michael Marmot is warning that action needs to be taken to ensure the health of Brits as he declared the UK the โsick man and woman of Europeโ.
