Employers could increase worker performance by 20% simply by increasing the fresh air supply in offices and meeting rooms, according to a new report from Sharp. The new report, developed by Sharp and workplace psychologist Dr Nigel Oseland, highlights the importance of creating the right conditions for meetings in order to boost productivity. The report identifies temperature as a key environmental…
read morePicture this scene. You’ve arrived at the office nice and early, a hot coffee on your desk and fingers poised over the keyboard. You’re ready to work and ready to smash it. But before you can start, laughter and loud conversation breaks out, your phone starts to ping with Facebook notifications, someone’s talking about TV spoilers and you’ve been offered…
read moreA new, state of the art conference and events venue is set to launch in Birmingham in spring 2020. The new centre, which will feature an on-site hotel, is being built as part of the ‘Eastside’ development of the city, alongside HS2, and will form part of the ‘knowledge quarter’ being created around the historic area. With its location just…
read moreIf you’ve been tasked with booking a unique and memorable team-building day, The Belfry experience is simply unforgettable. Awarded ‘Best UK Hotel’ at the M&IT Awards, it’s the address to impress when it comes to corporate events. With a stunning backdrop of 550 acres of rolling countryside, award-winning facilities and an experienced and passionate team, there’s no better place to…
read moreProcrastination costs the UK economy a staggering £345 billion each year, with £1.3bn worth of time wasted every day by people daydreaming, shopping online, texting or taking cigarette breaks. A new survey says workers in the UK spend almost three hours of their working day procrastinating, with the average person wasting £10,605 of their employer’s money every year. The workers feeling…
read moreHiscox research has revealed working habits across various industries, pulling the fact from fiction when it comes to the securest of being more productive at work. Ten different industries were surveyed across the UK to see if there was any identification between the different types of workers, along with what drives them. Could anything be learnt from people who spend…
read moreAlmost eight million Brits have broken gadgets – in a fit of rage, a study found. Research revealed 15 per cent have run out of patience with their troublesome tech at one time or another and have attempted to destroy it as a result. Typically those polled will endure 63 IT issues a year – including intermittent Wi-Fi, endless pop-up…
read moreBeing away from family, a lack of time to explore and having to live out of a suitcase are among the worst things about travelling for work. A poll of 2,000 business globetrotters found more than one in five dislike being away from home. Struggling to eat healthily, having to work longer hours and missing out on family time are…
read moreNoise in the workplace is having a negative impact on the wellbeing of employees and impacting significantly on their productivity. In a survey of 1,000 UK-based office workers, 65 per cent reported that noise in the workplace impacted on their ability to complete work in an accurate and timely manner. Nearly half (44 per cent) said that noise had a…
read morePA Life Club members were treated to an evening of history and wizardry at the Georgian House Hotel in London. Guests were welcomed and taken to the Pantry for welcome drinks of Prosecco, providing plenty of opportunity for networking amongst the EAs and PAs in attendance. A tour of the spaces and rooms within the family-run boutique hotel then took…
read moreAccording to a 2018 study, remote work will become one of the major business trends in 2019, and it is expected to become the standard mode of working for Generation Z, who are tipped to make up 36 per centof the global workforce by 2020. Remote working has been a rising trend and demand is felt by employers and employees alike.…
read morePA Life are very pleased to welcome PA Life Club members to an evening with Georgian House in London’s Pimlico on March 7, 2019. Whilst sampling prosecco and afternoon tea, guests will be treated to a show round of the venues Cubitt Room, a naturally lit space which provides a stylish and contemporary setting conducive to team building, productive meetings and events for up…
read morePA Life are very pleased to welcome PA Life Club members to an evening with Georgian House in London’s Pimlico on March 7, 2019. Whilst sampling prosecco and afternoon tea, guests will be treated to a show round of the venues Cubitt Room, a naturally lit space which provides a stylish and contemporary setting conducive to team building, productive meetings and events for up…
read moreDemand is high, so make sure your register for them all today! PA Life readers and PA Life Club members have a host of great panels, seminars and networking activities to get involved with at next week’s PA Show. Here’s a recap of everything we have lined up: Brexit Panel with Special Guests We’ll be hosting an exclusive panel session focussing on…
read moreAs we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. Cast your votes for your industry favourites with the PA Assist Awards PA Life has been nominated for the fifth consecutive year in the Periodical Publications for the PA category. PA Life Club: Penelope…
read moreAs we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. Join PA Life Club and receive two free seminars at the PA Show Join the PA Life club and receive two free seminars at the PA Show, half price on any extra seminars while at…
read moreBlue Monday, January 21, is known for being the least motivated day of the year. Sue Andrews, senior HR professional and fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, looks at how you can prepare ahead of time to be ready for when that lack of motivation hits. Mondays are never easy, you’ve enjoyed having some ‘you’ time at…
read moreWith the market more competitive than ever before, should employers look at changing the office every five years to retain their talent and attract new employees? Not so long ago, the majority of businesses would change their office every ten years or so – either by relocating or refurbishing. However, with both technological advances and employee expectations changing at an…
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