Around one fifth of corporate travel buyers increased their use of serviced apartment suppliers during 2017. According to a recent poll carried out by PA Life’s media partner the Business Travel Show and the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP), a similar number of buyers directed more spend to budget hotels, while over a third chose to use mid-range hotels.…
read moreMillions of Brits see themselves as a better manager than their actual management, according to a new study by Multilotto. 44% of workers reckon they have more effective leadership skills than their superiors; Two in five believe they could improve communication channels with other members of staff, and one third would take efforts to organise the workforce so tasks were…
read moreBefore you turn in for another week, don’t forget to check out our latest Venue of the Week as we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. What are you willing to spend on a Secret Santa? Brits have revealed how much money they’re willing to part with for a…
read moreA leaked political document being described as Parliament’s ‘dirty dossier’ has published several allegations against leading Conservative party members, including inappropriate behaviour with their PA. The news, broken by the Mail Online, has named a number of Members of Parliament and former Cabinet Ministers, accusing them of acting inappropriately with women and other staff members. Among those named is Mark…
read moreStarting from humble beginnings with just 300 folding chairs Yahire has overcome leaps and bounds in the last 6 years. Based in London and with a warehouse spanning over 25,000 sqft Yahire is one of the leading and fastest growing event furniture and catering hire equipment suppliers. We pride ourselves on a diverse range of products, competitive pricing, excellent customer…
read moreFeeling uninspired at work? Struggling to think more creatively in boring brainstorms and dull team meetings? Meet the answer to your problems with the new Collaboration product range from Post-it brand featuring Post-it Super Sticky Dry Erase Film and Sheets, Post-it Meeting Charts, Post-it Easel Pad Table Top (with Dry Erase), Post-it Super Sticky Meeting Notes and Post-it Super Sticky…
read moreI have always been a habitual user of paper diaries and notebooks for work and personal use — and as I found out I’m not alone… During one of my biannual notebook shopping trips, I noticed there was a notable lack of stylish, good quality, yet affordable books. This sparked my initial interest, and lead me to ask, who buys…
read more“Unfortunately robots capable of manufacturing robots do not exist. That would be the philosopher’s stone, the squaring of the circle.” Ernst Jünger, The Glass Bees (1957) ‘The Glass Bees’ is a brilliant story about a man, Captain Richard, struggling with feelings of alienation and fears of dehumanisation in a technologically advanced society. Not the first of its kind, it presents fears…
read moreThe promotional products sector is shining the spotlight on promotional merchandise’s ability to make people feel valued, with the theme of ‘Thank You!’ for this year’s Promotional Products Week (PPW) which runs from 2-6 October. A recent survey conducted by the industry’s governing body, the BPMA (British Promotional Merchandise Association), highlighted the fact that almost 80% of people receiving a…
read moreLimp handshakes, bad hygiene and flirting have all been highlighted in a list of the top 10 deadly interview sins. The list has been compiled by the team London Offices, who have revealed what will turn off a potential employer from hiring you. “Making a good first impression is vital to having a successful interview,” said London Offices CEO Chris…
read moreThe majority of British office workers believe that the rise in workplace automation will allow us work in new ways, and that it will give them the opportunity to learn new skills. Although Workfront’s annual State of Enterprise Work report reveals that 38% of workers fear the rise of robots, 84% agree that “the use of automation in the workplace…
read moreHow do you keep track of all your day-to-day tasks? Do you use your notes on your phone, a dedicated app or maybe just good old fashioned pen and paper? When a task is time sensitive, do you put it in your notes or do you write it in your calendar? I tend to do all of the above, all…
read moreA survey of office management professionals has revealed a lack of focus on professional development in their career, and one in three (29%) say that it’s due to not being encouraged by their employer. Other factors include budget restraints (41%) and time constraints (31%), as well as there being no formal processes in place for skills development or career progression…
read moreInterviews to lunch habits, our readers have taken a keen interest in office life this week, so we’ll leave you with a selection of the stories you’ve enjoyed the most in the last seven days so you can catch up on anything you’ve missed this weekend. And, if you really fancy, you could always re-read an article. You know, if…
read moreNew research has found that body odour, interrupting a meeting and a messy desk are the top three annoyances for office staff. Some 586 working Brits were surveyed by Vapourlites and asked to list the colleague habits they found most irritating. Once a list was compiled, another survey was conducted to identify where participants were asked to choose their top…
read morePA 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 amounts of irritation each day…
read moreSeema Kavi, Director of Quivira Capital outlines the vital role many PAs play in their company’s recruitment process Finding the perfect new hire for a fast-growing team can be challenging, and with business leaders battling full diaries, they are placing even more dependence on their PAs. A 2013 survey revealed that 16% of bosses take their recommendations on business decisions…
read moreManagers 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, they’re shaking up the workplace, and bringing them into your company is the quickest way to futureproof your company. The office specialists…
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