With the average worker admitting they are unproductive for up to one and a half hours a day, employers must do more to help get the best from their employees. Darryl Brunt, country head for UK and Ireland at Fellowes shares We’ve heard a lot about productivity in the workplace in the last few months […]

The May/June issue of PA Life has got off to a fantastic start thanks to all of the exceptional suppliers that supported it. We would like to say special thanks to Best Parties Ever, who stars on the magazine cover and as our supplier profile, as well as other key advertisers including Kenco and Royal […]

It’s not the number of steps you take each day, but the intensity of those steps, that will benefit your health, according to a new medical report – so a 10 minute ‘power walk’ at lunchtime could be the answer. As part of a new campaign, Public Health England (PHE) and the Royal College of […]

New research has found that British workers have tactics in place to keep up with the eagerly-awaited tournament, including pulling sickies, streaming games discreetly and keeping an eye on social media. Almost one million workers say they’ll feign illness, costing employers a staggering £99,793,529 in lost hours, while three million aim to keep tabs on […]

There’s no doubt about it, technology is consuming our lives with work often invading our downtime at home. Rachel Hutchinson, marketing manager at The Grand Brighton, believes there are certain things we can put in place to help employees switch off. She shares her top tips Technological advancements have changed the way we communicate, work […]

Are you tired of the seemingly endless meetings and emails about GDPR at your place of work? Well, some bright spark has taken the 57,509-word document to its logical conclusion – an app that sends you to sleep. That’s right, if you download meditation app Calm [iTunes link] there’s an option to listen to the GDPR law […]

Reusable coffee cups have topped a list of the coolest things in 2018, followed by going on holiday to an unusual destination and going to the gym. A poll of 2,000 UK adults found one in 10 agreed rain macs are now ‘cooler’ than leather jackets, and brunch has beaten lunch and breakfast as the […]

Birmingham’s first ever PA Awards has announced its line-up of finalists, which includes PAs, EAs and VAs. Made up of 25 individuals from some of the region’s most prominent professionals services organisations, as well as retailers, leading charities and self-employed VAs, the winners of the inaugural awards will be unveiled by the Birmingham PA Forum […]

We have started work on the July/August issue and are looking for members of the industry to get involved in two upcoming features: Dyslexia in the workplace Do you have dyslexia and have been discriminated by your current or previous employer? Do you think more awareness needs to be raised about dyslexia in the workplace? […]

Ahead of his talk at The Meetings Show on June 28, Héctor A. Venegas’, MD of planning and consulting company Engaging Meetings Ltd, reveals why networking is such an essential skill to have and how reluctant networkers can improve What will event planners gain by attending your session at The Meetings Show? I’ll be sharing […]

If you fancy a job change, there’s still time for you to apply to be Victoria Beckham’s PA. The job is still listed on the Victoria Beckham website, with the position being based in Battersea. No salary is listed and, unsurprisingly, ‘discretion and confidentiality’ is listed as a must. Other duties include: • Ensure NDAs are […]

The Meetings Show will be celebrating the Year of the Woman next month, with a focus on the role women play in the meetings and events industry high on the agenda of its education programme. Women in Hospitality 2020 (WiH2020) will be using The Meetings Show, which takes place on June 27th & 28th, to launch the […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. Are you taking life too seriously? You’re not alone Six in 10 Brits admit they take life too seriously, according to a study conducted by Nestle, which presumably […]

PA Life Club members will get the chance to visit The Coal Shed in London, known for its locally sourced chargrilled steak, seafood, sharing platters and Sunday roasts. Taking place on June 12 from 6 – 8pm, guests will be able to check out the venue’s private dining room, which can seat up to 20 […]

Almost two thirds of British workers feel uncomfortable taking time off work when they’re ill, according to new research. Employee services firm Personal Group and online doctor service videoDoc have unveiled the findings of a nationally representative survey of 2,496 UK employees on their attitudes and behaviours around work ‘presenteeism’ (working while sick) and illness […]

‘They don’t fit in’, ‘they don’t want the hassle’ and ‘all the good ones have already gone’ – Just some of the excuses offered up by FTSE 350 company Chairs and CEOs when quizzed on why they didn’t have more women on their boards. The quite frankly shocking state of affairs was revealed the team […]

Join tennis legends Xavier Malisse and Henri Leconte at Gleneagles’ outdoor courts this summer for an unforgettable garden party. Taking place June 24, 2018 from 2pm to 5.30pm, guests will enjoy Veuve Clicquot Champagne and decadent canapés featuring the finest Scottish produce, followed by a sumptuous Afternoon Tea picnic. Expect copious amounts of fizz, as […]

Learning to be calm and centred can be the key to a successful professional life, something which Catherine Arden, theatre director and trainer, feels more PAs should strive for. Here, she shares her thoughts. “It was a perfect, strategic move,” PA Janice* said proudly, “I turned down a promotion where I would easily excel to […]