To be balanced and engage in a long-term, satisfying career, ridding yourself of unproductive habits is an important investment. Your productivity may be suffering and you may not even know it. These 10 habits are killing your productivity, courtesy of Thomas Oppong, founder at Alltopstartups. 1. Multi-tasking Of all the bad habits, multitasking is among […]

Sofitel London Gatwick, the airport’s premium hotel, has been awarded a silver medal by the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) for its commitment to green policy and CSR.  The Green Tourism Award offers independent guidance to tourism businesses wishing to operate sustainably and acts as a stamp of reassurance to guests and visitors of the […]

According to the UK’s Million Women Study, being miserable or stressed will not increase your risk of dying. A series of studies had shown that how happy people are, strongly predicts how long they are going to live. Ideas included detrimental changes in stress hormones or the immune system resulting in a higher risk of […]

Listening is more important in sales than having ‘gift of the gab’ say business leaders   Business decision makers think listening skills are essential for a good salesperson but surprisingly do not rate asking questions as a very important trait, according to new research from sales and negotiation experts Huthwaite International. While 73 per cent […]

Nothing signals the countdown to Christmas quite like mince pies, gingerbread, mulled wine and a feel-good film.   To kick-start the festive season, Rosewood Hotels and Resorts invited PA Life for an evening of a cornucopia of delights – think warm toddies, popcorn and pic n mix sweet treats, plus an intimate screening of Bill […]

An existing interline agreement has been enhanced to a reciprocal codeshare partnership between Malaysia Airlines and Emirates who have announced it will give their customers a seamless international network connecting Malaysia to more than 90 destinations on the Emirates network across Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas, exclusive frequent flyer benefits and world-class travel experiences. […]

Two-thirds (64%) of UK employees have never received any personal finance education, according to research commissioned on behalf of the Open University Business School (OUBS) and Share Radio.  The research also revealed that while many employees claim to have a reasonable level of financial knowledge, what they have most recently learnt has often been the result […]

In search of a curry fix? Experience the authentic tastes and flavours of regional Indian cuisine at the newly refurbished Daawat restaurant.   Most of the globe’s great cuisines derive from the foundation of mélange and there’s only one emperor among them.   Indian cuisine is unique in its cooking methods and range of ingredients, […]

The enchanting BMA House played host to an evening of networking, delicious food, on-tap tipples and venue tours for 50 PAs at the last PA Life Club event for 2015 on Tuesday 1st December. Street eat is the current food trend of the moment – rather apt then that guests were treated to a colourful and […]

Less pressure and better work-life balance supports personal well-being among zero-hours contract employees. New survey evidence published today suggests that, on average, zero-hours contract employees experience similar levels of job satisfaction, work-life balance and personal well-being to employees on permanent, full-time contracts. The research from the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, also […]

Rail fares have risen by more than 25% in the last five years and Britain’s rail passengers are set to see them a 1.1% rise in average fares from 2 January, 2016. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train operators and Network Rail, said it was the smallest annual rise for six years. Regulated fares, […]

Two-thirds of employers think their staff will have to supplement their retirement income by working longer, according to the latest research by Close Brothers Asset Management, (CBAM).   When asked how their employees will cope with having to live longer on their assets in retirement, 67% said they thought they would choose to delay retiring […]

From the annual International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced an expanded partnership with Design Hotels-AG, which consumers will see as an 11th Starwood brand. Impeccable décor, fine dining, service that leaves nothing to be desired – this is one hell of a collaboration.    The move comes just seven months after Starwood launched […]

As employees’ thoughts turn to the Christmas season and a gradual wind-down towards the end of 2015, many are also gearing up for a brand new working year starting 4 January 2016 and thinking about what they want employers to provide beyond salaries and bonuses.   According to independent research amongst UK employees undertaken by specialist […]

On Monday, 30 November the newly opened Soho Square a cocktail bar and restaurant – a unique Art Deco building over four floors – played host to 50 PA Life Club members for a fun evening of networking, cocktails, canapés and tours of the venue space. Its motto is ‘a great place in Central London […]

Almost 3 million working days are lost each year to care for children that are feeling ill. Research conducted by PushDoctor.co.uk, Europe’s leading on-demand video GP appointment service found that parents lose on average 3 hours per month taking children to medical appointments or staying off work to look after a sick child. A third […]

Pulled your manager’s name out of the Secret Santa hat? Here are some 6 gift ideas suitable for men and women.   Colouring books for adults have been one of the biggest trends of the year as colouring is a great way to help with stress and tension, helping people unwind after a hard day. […]

One third of companies worry that their employees won’t make the right decision following pension freedom.   New research from Mercer and the Confederation of British Industry has shown that, following the Freedom and Choice in Pensions reforms, one third of businesses (36%) are concerned that their employees won’t make the right decision on how […]