British workers have admitted they find tidying to be satisfying rather than just a chore, according to new findings byย Avery UK. In fact, most people across the country would even go as far as to say it has therapeutic value, being considered a good combatantย for stressful situations. 80% of adultsย reckon tidying and organising is […]
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Cleaning office mess improves our productivity
Do you suffer from โbrain fadeโ?
Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went in there, called a friend by the wrong name or lost your thought process midway through an email? You arenโt aloneโฆ These are โbrain fadesโ, and millions of Brits are suffering from them each year, according to new studies. Research by Rescue Plus […]
Are you drinking too much coffee?
Caffeine is among the most widely consumed drugs in the world. Itโs consumed in our working day, with our meals and itโs even consumed in the evening. It wakes us up and keeps us going, it affects our day, our mood and changes our habits, but is this all a good thing? How much coffee […]
Britain’s top office practical jokes revealed
Practical jokes have a time and a place, but should they be encouraged in the office? Depending on where you are in the country, you may be more likely to benefit from a workplace prank, according to a recent survey. Kit Out My Office asked 1,594 people in order to create, probably, the first ever […]
App of the Week: WeDo
How 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 […]
20% of candidates miss out on job opportunities because they arenโt the right โcultural fitโ
Workers across the country could be missing out on jobs because they arenโt considered the right fit for company culture, according research released from job board totaljobs. One in five bosses have admitted they have chosen not to hire a candidate based on if they were considered a poor fit in the office. Just 1% […]
Call for HR support as government urged to invest in small businesses
The CIPD is calling on Government to invest ยฃ13m a year to provide HR support to small businesses, as new research shows that it could be a key part of efforts to unlock the UKโs productivity puzzle. The call is based on the evaluation of year-long โPeople Skillsโ pilots providing HR support for SMEs in […]
How bosses need to treat their younger staff
Everyone engages with their management in different ways. Some need strong guidance while others benefit from a softer touch, and itโs up to bosses to decide whether they change managerial styles for different workers or if they choose a one-size-fits-all approach. Those that are willing to tailor their management skills to their employees are most […]
5 ways to rethink the way you work
The world of technology is becoming increasingly overwhelming. Sometimes we can’t help but switch offย and choose to go for a stroll instead of having a scroll on social media, but when you embrace the ever-evolving world, you’ll find yourself among the leaders of the business world. The team at Market Inspector has created an infographic […]
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 readersโ 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 […]
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. 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 […]
App of the week: Invoice2go
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 simplify our income with Invoice2go. An intro to Invoice2go Invoice2goโs main goal is […]
Brits are eating the same lunch every day
One in three British workers are about to sit down to the exact same lunch they have every other working day, according to the latest study from food delivery service Deliveroo. The report comes as part of the serviceโs lame lunch amnesty, which is offering free delivered food to replace disappointing dinners across the country. […]
Why you should be hiring Millennials
Managers 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, theyโre shaking up the workplace, and bringing them into your company is the quickest way to futureproof […]
Boring work is hurting productivity
Boring, repetitive and slow tasks are weighing down Britainโs workforce and stopping real company development despite many tasks having an automated alternative. Tasks like data entry, processing and analysis could be costing businesses around 19 working days a year per employee according to a new study by SnapLogic. The damage done to office productivity leaves […]
Social media is changing our attitudes at work
Social media is affecting the way we present ourselves in the office, according to findings from London Offices. The research revealed that many office workers are getting more tongue-in-cheek with their out of office auto-responses, in ways replicating how they present themselves on more casual social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. The report showed […]
CVs need to highlight the real skills of young workers
Young workers need to spend more time honing their own skills instead of focussing on grades, according to top bosses. A study by The Duke of Edinburghโs Award has revealed that many bosses are left dissatisfied by CVs that show off qualifications without demonstrating โreal worldโ skills. Despite nine in 10 young people admitting โsoft […]
How are you spending the summer?
PA Life readers have revealed how theyโve spent the summer, with many admitting they donโt have the time to spend out of the office. Half of those who responded to our latest Twitter poll admitted they will be getting outside this summer, as results showed that 50% of our readers are taking holiday before autumn […]