Despite the pay gap in the UK steadily closing, the average woman in the workplace still earns 9.1 per cent less than the average man, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Instant Offices looked into this further and discovered that men working full time earned an average of £592 a week in April […]

We chat to Dr Preethi Daniel, from London Doctors Clinic, to find out the importance of having a lunch break and what employers can do to support their staff How does food Improve concentration, productivity and healthiness? The right foods will improve brain function – well, nothing new there, I hear you say. But paying […]

Bupa has launched an extensive mental health cover for businesses and their employers, which will help provide employees with support and treatment to manage all long-term mental health issues. Dubbed Business Mental Health Advantage, the new policy will provide cover for mental health conditions, such as depression, bipolar and anxiety. The policy comes following an […]

Summer may still feel like a distant dream, but this is the perfect time to start planning for events in the great outdoors to make the most of those warmer days. Liz Young, head of events at Historic Royal Palaces, shares her top tips to conquer the added challenges that outdoor events can bring: Make […]

The average Brit spends the equivalent of more than two years ‘killing time’, a study has found. Researchers have found that we waste 42 minutes every day waiting for various things, including friends or a bus. Standing in a queue at the supermarket or sitting in traffic also leave us doing nothing for around five […]

Located an hour away from London on the Surrey and Hampshire border, Farnham Castle can be found. Sitting within five acres of grounds, the castle overlooks the historic town of Farnham where guests can take some time out together and soak up the views of the countryside. 12 meeting rooms are available to hire inside […]

Pop-up chef Jimmy Garcia will be joining The Conference and Hospitality Show (CHS18), where he will be delivering the keynote. Taking place April 24 at the Leeds first direct arena, the chef will keynote the flagship show for CHS Group. CHS18 will see 35 per cent new exhibitors for the show’s ninth year, providing event […]

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. Six clichés to avoid on your CV There are certain buzzwords and turns of phrase that have recruiters everywhere grinding their teeth. Lizzie Exton who writes for Inspiring Interns, […]

Are you one of the industry’s ‘power part-timers’? if so, we’re looking to hear from you for an upcoming feature in PA Life. With flexible working still not always available within many companies, we want to speak to those who are working part-time and smashing their role as an assistant. This in-depth feature will be […]

Despite many PAs enjoying a modest increase to their salary in 2017, employees are still unhappy with their monthly income. Hays outlines its recent 2018 UK Salary and Recruitment guide and what PA professionals are looking for from their employers As employees start the year afresh, the hope of a wage increase becomes ever more […]

Historic Royal Palaces marked the launch of the Kensington Palace Pavilion last night, where 300 guests were invited to enjoy cocktails and a gala dinner. Located on the palace lawns, the new venue overlooks the sunken garden and will be available to host an exclusive number of events for three years while the Orangery is […]

Cookery School at Little Portland Street is offering PA Life Club members an exclusive £125 gift voucher to take advantage of. Available for three months, from March 26 to June 26, members will be able to get a £125 gift voucher and a Cookery School handbook for the event planner. The company also offers various team-building […]

British men are more confident than women in furthering their career, new data has revealed. According to a report by job search engine, Adzuna, the career progression confidence gap between the genders widens with those who have more than 10 years’ experience in the workplace, with men twice more likely than women to hold a […]

Paula Marshall, head of furniture and category sales at Office Depot UK and Ireland, shares her tips on how employers can adapt to a smaller workplace Often, the luxury of space can come at a high expense, especially for businesses looking to locate themselves in city centres. To combat this increased cost, many SME business […]

This Easter, PA Life is offering a discount to join its member’s only PA Life Club. Available for a limited time only, PAs and EAs will be able to join for £66 plus VAT. The usual price to join is £74.17 plus VAT. Upon joining, members will receive a number of benefits, including an 80 […]

The news that Facebook is being investigated following a data breach has rocked the nation. The social media platform is reportedly being investigated by The US Federal Trade Commission after allegations that 50 million users’ private information was misused by political consultancy firm, Cambridge Analytica (CA). CA, which is based in London, denies taking the […]

Monthly bills and substantial debt is stopping many young adults attempts to save in the UK. A new study has revealed that one in four adults have no savings at all, while more than half said that they wished they could save cash. A poll of 2,620 respondents in the UK found that more than […]

Mental health in the workplace is the top priority for almost three in five (60 per cent) CEOs in the UK, according to new research. The 2018 annual report, Employee Wellbeing Research 2018 from the Reward & Employee Benefits Association (REBA) in association with Punter Southall Health & Protection, found that 16 per cent of […]