The Westminster Venue Collection is hosting a spooky showcase this October with their haunted ‘Hallo-Westminster’ event. Located at One Great George Street, event planners and organisers will be offered the chance to learn more about 35 venues on offer, all withing a venue believed to have its own resident ghost. Chair of Westminster Venue Collection, Diane […]

University applications have seen a fall in recent years as people are entering the world of work at younger ages, with the country finding itself in the middle of a boom for academic alternatives. Seeing a shift in the way young people are making their future decisions, training specialist The Knowledge Academy has investigated which […]

Millions of Brits have revealed they would trade in their relationship and even ditch their spouse for as little £50,000, but how far would you go for a pay rise? In recent months, pay growth across the country has been seen to have eroded despite more people in work, and it seems plenty of Brits […]

Casinos can be a very intimidating place. No matter the time of day, the month or the year, entering a casino can feel like you’ve entered a completely separate timezone, the lighting can be harsh and the gamblers can be abrasive and aggressive. This is why I, like many, tend to avoid casinos, especially in […]

Pensions Awareness Day is approaching, and experts at Sanlam UK have come up with a handy guide for cutting through pension jargon and teach workers how to future-proof themselves. Given that working women are still found to be regularly retiring into poverty, the pension specialists are hoping they can enlighten the public in the specifics […]

Everyone engages with their management in different ways. Some need strong guidance while others benefit from a softer touch, and it’s 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 […]

The world of technology is becoming increasingly overwhelming. Sometimes we can’t help but switch off 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 […]

Our PA Life Training Day is an action-packed, highly focused day of development courses, networking opportunities and seminars with solution providers, and you have the chance to make your voice heard. We are looking for a confident speaker to talk on September 25th at Intercontinental London at the O2. The Training day is endorsed by […]

Have you ever grown tired of the constant buzzing, dinging and ringing your devices make but you still can’t help but answer the call? Our featured app this week is helping users go Off the Grid. Social media dependence is becoming a growing concern in this always-on digital age, where even your fridge can be […]

Situated close to Leeds City Centre, in a unique waterfront setting, Royal Armouries Museum & new Dock Hall are looking to provide the perfect combination for your next private dinner. Whether you’re looking to impress a small number of guests in one of their galleries, throw your staff an annual party to remember or get […]

Throughout September we’re going to be covering business travel With many PAs being placed in charge of their company’s travel budget, knowing which suppliers to turn to is becoming incredibly important. We cover everything from airlines and rail operators to chauffeur services and serviced apartments, including analysis and commentary from industry leaders. If you want […]

British life expectancy is trailing behind the rest of Europe, with the gap only expected to get wider according to expert statements. Writing in 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 ‘sick man and […]

Interviews 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 […]

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 platform breatheHR has urged bosses to embrace the ‘Netflix’ approach as they risk […]

Commuting is a cause of daily stress for most of us, and it’s not going to change any time soon. The work commute was ranked among PA Life readers’ 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 […]

Workers across the country feel like they’re missing out on breaks because they don’t smoke, according to a new survey conducted by Flavour Boss. The research revealed that many think a short ‘fresh air break’ for those who don’t smoke would benefit employee productivity, morale, and health. 80% of people admitted they don’t find it […]

PA Life readers have revealed their lunch habits, with some admitting they work straight through their lunch break. Following reports that some Brits are eating the same lunch every day, our readers revealed their midday meal choices, but not many admitting to having the same dish on different days. Plenty of respondents to our twitter […]

A quarter of those leaving university wish they had explored other alternatives to higher education after entering the working world without the experience needed and with unexpectedly growing debts, according to a new study. The research from Qube Learning revealed that many across the country may be choosing the subjects or universities unsuited for their […]