The job market is becoming more competitive every day. Learning and internship opportunities might just be the key part of your experience. An internship gives you a combination of practical skills whilst dipping your toes into the wild waters of the industry, but still being guided by a highly skilled team. That’s what Swindon based […]

As the reality of the next few months sinks in, more parents once again face the hardships of home schooling and home working. Working from home is tough. Home schooling is very tough. So, if you must combine the two for a long period of time, how are you going to cope? Jonathan Ratcliffe from […]

Tony Cheetham reveals his experience as an employer in Manchester city center during the COVID-19 pandemic. He and his partner run a B2B software company from an office near Piccadilly Gardens, with a team of three directors, support staff, developers and a technical support team whose day-to-day involves helping clients on the telephone with their e-commerce […]

EventWell Ltd is delighted to announce the launch of their new fitness platform! EventWell Fit aims to motivate and support event professionals during this difficult time with a new body, mind and soul virtual gym. From Bollywood dancing to Slow Flow Yoga classes, EventWell have got your new fitness routine covered. Classes will range from […]

A study of 500 people running SMEs found 84 per cent feel they have been left with no choice but to give someone a job, despite them not being a perfect fit. More than half (58 per cent) blamed this on their business’s location restricting the pool of applicants. And 66 per cent said it was […]

We teamed up with Pizza Pilgrims to offer PA Life Club members the chance to win ten ‘Pizza in the Post’ kits. Pizza Pilgrims were forced to adapt their business model during the Covid-19 lockdown and the rather ingenious ‘Pizza in the Post’ kit was born! The kit contains fresh ingredients such as 48 hour proved dough balls made with Caputo Flour […]

GROHE sheds light on Britain’s views on water quality, single- use plastic consumption and the extent of our caffeine-loving nation in new YouGov study. The pandemic and its ongoing challenges has plagued every aspect of our lives this year and seen us adopt new changes and behaviours. A new YouGov study commissioned by leading bathroom […]

ASAP Innovations outlines the cost of fake PPE and how distributors and purchasers can identify fraudulent products. Following a raft of stories this year on fake Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that doesn’t protect users, and untold millions that have been spent on said products; leading glove and face mask manufacturer, ASAP Innovations advises distributors and purchasers on […]

Almost half of UK businesses have seen an employee move on because their mental wellbeing wasn’t being looked after, with a quarter losing a key member of their workforce. According to new research from not-for-profit healthcare provider, Benenden Health, 42% of UK businesses have experience of an employee leaving their company because their mental wellbeing wasn’t […]

Brits are prepared to buy a new property miles away from their place of employment – because many plan to continue working from home permanently. A study has revealed, a fifth of workers hope they never have to set foot in the office again, even after lockdown restrictions are lifted and the world returns to normal. As […]

The run up to Christmas, the day itself and the time afterwards can all be particularly stressful and extra support is often needed. GRiD, the group risk industry body is urging employers to encourage their staff to make use of their incumbent employee benefits over the festive period. Access to helplines for mental wellbeing, support […]

Unsurprisingly, nine in ten Brits love a good freebie and two-thirds reckon it provides a boost to their mental health. According to new research, more than one in 20 adults claim they get a buzz from a free product seven days down the line, while a quarter said the feelings of satisfaction last for a […]

Skylight Rooftop is inviting guests into a cosy and twinkling world of festive fun this New Year’s Eve. The event includes three New Year’s Eve countdowns, special cocktail menu, delicious food, all-day DJs and various booking options – whether partying with the household, bubble, friends or family. Skylight Christmas at Tobacco Dock will be celebrating New Year’s Eve […]

Towergate Health & Protection is seeing an increase in employers asking about how they can support employees with ‘long Covid’ and this is set to continue. In the UK, 300,000 people have reported Covid symptoms lasting longer than a month. The condition is only just beginning to be understood, and as cases of Covid-19 increase, […]

Natalie Reeves was awarded VA of the Year 2020 at the PA Life Christmas Party incorporating the Star Awards. Natalie is a Virtual Assistant who has managed to grow her business NJR Virtual PA during the pandemic. Natalie has done this whilst juggling a 4-year-old starting school and a 1-year-old who is with her full […]

Hardworking professionals are feeling the effects of longer working days and unpaid overtime. A new study by law firm, Wright Hassall, found that the average worker is performing nine or more hours of overtime in a given week, which totals more than one working day, compared to just three or more hours before the start of […]

Despite High Street stores re-opening, online Christmas orders are still booming. Many stores are now pulling back final order dates to ensure delivery, while others have axed services. The home delivery expert ParcelHero is warning of a Christmas delivery meltdown. It says many retailers are now advising standard delivery times of up to 14 days, […]

In October we teamed up with DTB Urban Masks to offer PA Life Club members the chance to win two tickets to Harry Potter Studio Tours, plus one of the PPE specialist’s amazing Goodie Bags! DTB Urban Masks was set up on the eve of the UK Lockdown to ensure essential workers were able to access protective masks amidst […]