We are currently running polls across social media to find out what you are doing for Christmas this year. With Christmas coming, we wanted to discover how you would be celebrating this year and if you are having a Christmas Party. On LinkedIn we created a poll asking what are you doing for your Christmas […]

Brits are set to spread Christmas cheer this year by checking in on elderly neighbours, donating to food banks and helping others with their grocery shop. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found festive spirit is still alive and well with 38 per cent planning to do something kind for the local community this December. Other thoughtful […]

Nearly a quarter of new mums say the workplace is “completely different”when they return to work. A study of 1,000 mothers who have gone back to work after having a baby found 31 per cent found it harder than they expected to return to their job after an average of 10 months maternity leave. And almost […]

We set out to find the top PAs, EAs, VAs, Office Managers and Corporate Bookers from across the UK as part of the PA Life Star Awards 2020 – and the winners were revealed at the PA Life Virtual Christmas Party last night! We were inundated with nominations, with the finalists spread across five categories: […]

Six in ten Brits intend to give ‘experiences’ instead of material gifts this year, as the pandemic makes them appreciate living in the moment. Three quarters of 2,000 adults surveyed said they would get more of a kick out of an event or something to do rather than a physical item as people long for […]

Today marks International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) and this years’ theme is ‘not all disabilities are visible’. SimpleUsability, is keen to encourage businesses to consider this when interacting with their customers and has been providing research into the experiences of those with disabilities and additional needs. The agency is now calling on other businesses […]

The PA Life Virtual Christmas Party, incorporating the PA Life Star Awards is taking place today from 4pm to 6pm. Itinerary of the evening  4pm: Log on to explore the site and check out the offers in the Santa’s grotto  Post your pictures on the mosaic wall of you in your Christmas Jumper to win a £100 Searcys gift voucher […]

With small-scale Christmas ‘bubbles’ announced, PUSH offers a virtual solution to bring the Christmas party to your (home) office. PUSH, a leading wellbeing and performance company grounded in human behaviour, has announced the launch of its virtual holiday parties, providing a 2020 twist on the traditional workplace celebration. After a year that has seen employees often feel […]

Today is the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) which aims to promote the rights and wellbeing of people with disabilities. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) report on disability states that 15% of the world’s population, more than 1 billion people, are living with a disability. Many of these disabilities are not visible and it is estimated […]

Venson helps drivers keep cars ticking over – whatever the weather or COVID brings this winter. As the UK enters winter in tiered lockdown, Venson urges businesses to work with company car and fleet drivers to ensure vehicles are winter ready. Whilst company cars may not be on the road so much this winter, just […]

According to a recent study, three quarters of adults get a ‘green glow’ from doing something positive for the environment. A feeling of joy comes from sorting the recycling into the correct boxes, batch cooking to minimise food waste, and by purchasing second-hand clothes. Other satisfying tasks include buying eco-friendly tech, cycling or walking instead of […]

Paje Consultancy has launched a new online programme of training and support for hotels and venues. With many hospitality sales and marketing teams having sadly been furloughed or made redundant in 2020, Paje Consultancy has launched key sales, marketing, revenue management and social media training modules to upskill teams. The team at Paje Consultancy has […]

How is the pandemic and lockdown affecting PAs, their professional situation and personal lives? PA Life spoke to Karen Crowley, PA at Baily Garner, Claudine Martin, PA at the Ministry of Defence and Lisa Neath, Executive PA at Sulzer… Are you still working from home? Karen Crowley: I have been working from home for the […]

74 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises are planning to invest in their business next year – after being more prepared for the second lockdown. As the UK prepares to return to the tier system, a survey of 547 SMEs found 66 per cent felt they were in a better shape for November’s lockdown […]

Alicia Fairclough is EA to the CEO at Truphone and the Founder of the EA How To community initiative. She talks to PA Life about navigating the pandemic, working from home and pink gin… Tell us how you got to your current position at Truphone. I got my current role through a fantastic London recruiter, Morgan […]

IBTM World Virtual is taking place completely online from the 8th to the 10th December. Set for success with over 10,000 meetings due to take place, the virtual event will include three full days of meetings between the world’s largest and best-known destinations and suppliers with top calibre Hosted Buyers from some of the biggest […]

Church House Westminster hosted one of the biggest domestic boxing bouts of 2020. On Saturday 28th November, Dubois vs Joyce took place at historic Church House behind closed doors. The fight was broadcast live on BT Sport and saw Joe ‘Juggernaut’ Joyce claim the British, European and Commonwealth heavyweight championship. In an incredible reversal, the […]

Employers have crucial role to play in supporting staff over the festive period. Christmas and the festive season can be a difficult time, but this year especially there are likely to be additional issues of isolation and depression, and employers will have a crucial role to play in supporting their staff. Brett Hill, distribution director […]