Launch of new Government-backed Degree Apprenticeship will tackle the “ineffective managers draining British productivity.”   The UK’s first Degree Apprenticeship has been launched with Barclays, Nestlé and Serco among the first to offer the training. Within weeks, Virgin Media, the Civil Service and many other employers will be taking on new management apprentices. The launch […]

A new map just released by Transport for London aims to educate us on just how quick walking could be as an alternative to an unpleasant tube journey. It demonstrates just how small London actually is.    There are plenty of reasons to love London. Commuting, however, is certainly not one of them. TfL’s new map […]

Stress – it’s pretty much inevitable these days. When things get on top of us, it can leave us not only feeling frayed, but looking it too. How many of us could spontaneously pack ourselves off for a week of spiritual hermitage, yoga and meditation in Goa to clear our head? Exactly, it’s not feasible for most. Well fret […]

New research from Portus, the employment benefits consultancy firm, reveals that one in five people (21%) plan to release cash over and above their tax-free lump sum from their pension funds while they are still working. This rises to as much as 27% among employees aged between 55 and 64. Worryingly the main two reasons […]

There are companies that book travel. Then there are companies that manage travel. There is a significant difference. Uniglobe Omni goes to great lengths to ensure that every client receives a continuous chain of service. This means a dedicated team assigned to each company account, not a different person on the phone every time you […]

Women’s place in the workplace has transformed over the last 50 years – as the saying goes – with great power comes great responsibility. Exceling at work can therefore result in piling the pressure on at home, which in turn can lead to significant stress.   Middle-aged women are two thirds more likely to suffer work […]

On Tuesday, 17 November, PA Life readers are being invited to the soft launch of Tavern at 15. Guests will be able to meet the Head Chef, taste the newly developed menu and sample the wine and cocktails. Welcome to the London Capital Club! The legendary private business Club, located in the heart of the […]

As auto-enrolment is rolled out across the UK, employers agree almost unanimously that they have a part to play in supporting employees with their workplace pension, with 68% feeling a greater duty of care as a result of the reforms. But according to new research from Aegon UK, 95% of UK businesses are encountering hurdles […]

What can you do to stand out during your interview? And how can you ensure that the interviewer sees your value and can convey that you are the best choice for the position?    Interviewing can be a hard thing to master. A job interview is a candidate’s chance to show your best face, and it […]

On Tuesday, 24 November from 6-9pm, PA Life invites you to a festive celebration at Belgraves, a Thompson Hotel. Join us for an evening of networking, drinks and canapés at one of London’s trendiest venues. Combining exceptional British hospitality with stunning design, Belgraves interprets the Thompson luxury experience in London to create a seductive oasis in […]

Our fourth Training Day takes place this Thursday, 12 November, and it’s bigger and even better than before. Space is extremely limited, so book today if you want to attend this essential event. New speakers for November include Lindsay Taylor, Director of Your Excellency; Training Consultant Candy Bowman; Shelley Fishel, Founder of The IT Training […]

Even though one in four people suffer from mental illness, many employers still do not think it is a valid reason to stay off work. As reported by Metro.com, a survey by AXA PPP showed that two-thirds of employers don’t see stress, anxiety or depression as serious enough for workers to take the day off. Only 17% […]

Created in 1992 as an outgrowth of Camden Jazz Week, the EFG London Jazz Festival has since grown into one of the city’s biggest music events. Over 10 days this November, the festival will host over 2,000 artists playing in more than 300 gigs across 50-plus venues in the city, from concert halls to intimate […]

Your ability to concentrate on the task at hand is impeded when you are overly worried about things. This is a main reason why too much management stress rarely leads to the hoped-for productive outcomes. A bit of stress every now and then keeps employees on their toes and wards off complacency, however a steady […]

Children are much more likely than not to grow up in a household in which their parents work, and in nearly half of all two-parent families today, both parents work full time, a sharp increase from previous decades. The New York Times have published an aritcle on working parents feeling stressed, tired, rushed and short […]

With Christmas and New Year fast approaching, research has revealed how much of an impact rewards during the festive season can have on a workforce’s productivity levels. A nationwide survey has shown that British workers count ‘feeling valued’ by their boss as the top motivational factor in helping them achieve more during their nine to […]

A little bit of pressure at work is good for you, but there is absolutely no health benefit to being too stressed at work, says Joan Kingsley, a consultant clinical and organisational therapist.   Kingsley spent 25 years researching workplace psychology and co-authored a book, ‘The Fear-free Organization: Vital Insights from Neuroscience to Transform Your Business Culture’ […]

It is with extreme sadness that the PA Life team announces the passing of Susie Barron-Stubley. We have been receiving tributes throughout the day from many who knew her within the industry. Thank you to all who have been in touch with kind words. Susie was an International Motivational Speaker, Conference Host, Chairperson, Key Note […]