Forget ‘Laurel or Yanny’, the question that’s long divided offices and homes is ‘dinner or tea’? And who’s right? New YouGov analysis among more than 42,000 English people reveals that across England as a whole, the majority (57 per cent) call it ‘dinner’, while just over a third (36 per cent) opt for ‘tea’. The […]

Six in 10 Brits admit they take life too seriously, according to a study conducted by Nestle, which presumably thinks its chocolate can help turn those frowns upside down. Its researchers in white coats polled 2,000 UK adults and found most are so caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life they’re losing their […]

Yesterday a group of PAs, including PA Life Club members, took part in the second PA Life Masterclass, which proved a resounding success. With a key focus on event planning, guests learnt new skills and took away tricks of the trade to ensure their next event reaches new levels. Taking place at No. 4 Hamilton […]

Businesses are constantly looking for new ways to show their appreciation to staff, clients and suppliers. Whether that’s at Christmas, times of personal or professional celebration, or simply acknowledging of a job well done; recognition is key. But now in a world full of emails, phone calls and social media, employers are looking for a […]

Money worries have topped a poll of the biggest stress triggers in the UK, according to a poll of 2,000 adults aged 18-34, conducted by Garnier PureActive. The survey revealed that the age group, saddled with student debt on top of having to pay adult bills, are more than twice as likely to suffer from […]

The holiday season is looming, but a new report by Glassdoor has revealed that two in five will take just half of their leave entitlement, and many will take their laptops along with them. The survey of 2,000 employees found that the average employee takes just 62 per cent of their allowance. Of those that […]

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. Do you hear ‘Laurel’ or ‘Yanny’? Let your office decide – then watch it tear itself apart A short audio clip asks listeners whether they are hearing the word […]

Brits will spend 10 years watching TV in their lifetime, according to eye-opening research from Perfect Home. There’s so much data in the survey, which polled 2,000 UK adults in April this year, that’s it’s been condensed into the handy infographic below. But headline findings (aside for the 10 years of shame), include: Brits will watch […]

Private healthcare, an extra day’s holiday on their birthday and free gym membership are among the perks Brits want from employers, according to a study from office supplies specialist Lyreco. Researchers polled 2,000 office workers to identify the benefits they would like to see from their place of work – including flexible working hours, a […]

Us too, and now it’s official – The typical Brit will munch through almost 1.5 tonnes of chocolate worth more than £12K in their lifetime, according to a new study by Vouchercodes. Boffins polled 2,000 UK adults and found they’ll each tuck into 7,004 bars on average – including 1,642 dark chocolate, 1,425 white and 3,934 […]

Timewise and Deloitte have published a report highlighting the practical solutions they say are needed to transform working practices that exacerbate gender imbalance across the UK. The five-point action plan, A Manifesto for Change: A Modern Workplace for a Flexible Workforce, aims to enable UK businesses to bring about the change needed to address outdated working practices, […]

Note: This is a competition for PA Life Club members only to enter PA Life Club members have been given the chance to visit Brighton, courtesy of hotel company Jurys Inn. Taking place Friday 13 July to Saturday 14 July, guests will arrive at the Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront at 4pm, where they will enjoy […]

When it comes to business travel, saving time and money is a top priority for many assistants. Melissa Hirst, marketing and PR manager at CT Business Travel, shares just how easy it can be to arrange business travel effectively The life of a PA is, to say the least, varied. From providing administrative support to […]

After starting out as a hairdresser, Kate Woodhatch took on a new challenge as a PA at Farnborough International. Here, she reveals what skills she has learnt to help shape her career What inspired you to start a career in the PA industry? Before I started my career, I was a hairdresser, which I absolutely […]

Adam Fidler shares his thoughts on the dangers of using dated language when it comes to talking about modern assistant roles We’ve got to get better at being more selective and precise when using language and words to describe the role of the PA or EA. I still get rattled when I see articles about […]

Being able to mentally detach yourself from your job can be a difficult task as our roles take up the majority of our lives. Chloe Ward, TMS technician at Smart TMS, a mental health clinic specialising in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, reveals her tips for employees to consider Mentally distracting oneself from work during out of […]

If, like 98 per cent of PA Life readers, you are responsible for booking hotel rooms, this data could help you save your company’s accommodation budget. According to Vouchercloud, four weeks in advance is the optimum time to book a room, saving you up to 15 per cent on the price. The data – which […]